An australian gold diggings

The Australian Gold Rush

By thomas.yang6

  • First Gold Discovery in Australia by Edward Hargraves/Start of the Australian Gold Rush

    First Gold Discovery in Australia by Edward Hargraves/Start of the Australian Gold Rush
    This was the month and the year of when Edward Hargraves was lucky enough to find gold, because of that, it started the Australian Gold Rush

  • Ballarat Named the Richest Goldfields

    Ballarat Named the Richest Goldfields
    On this date, Ballarat was named the richest goldfields. Ballarat is located in Victoria.

  • Mining License Issued

    Mining License Issued
    In this year, a mining license was issued. When this was issued it cause anger between the government and miners.

  • Eureka Stockade

    Eureka Stockade
    On this date, the Eureka Stockade happened. Fun fact, the Eureka Stockade only lasted for 30 minutes