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The first sighting of gold occurred by James Mcbrian in New South Wales while panning.
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In 1851 James Regan and John Dunlop found gold as well at Poverty Point.
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In August 1851 gold was first discovered by Edward Hargraves in New South Wales, Australia.
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In 1854 a 5.8kg gold nugget was found in Eureka.
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At Bakery Hill, the southern cross flag was raised for the first time and licences were burnt in anger.
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The Eureka Stockade war between the diggers and the police. 30 diggers and 5 police died.
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A 40kg nugget was found.
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On the 9th of June 1858 the Welcome Gold nugget was found, weighing in a total of 68.98kg.
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In 1860 a 12.5kg nugget was found near Kiandra in Snowy River.
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Western Australia became the largest producer of gold during 1897.
