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The Discovery of Gold
The discovery of gold was made by Edward Hargraves at Bathurst. Although this was not the first discovery of gold, it is said that if this gold was not found there may not have been a gold rush at all. -
Ballarat named the richest goldfield
Ballarat was named the richest goldfields in the entire world. -
Two women find gold
Two women found gold, in a creek bed in Bendigo. This finding caused the start of the Bendigo gold rush. -
The Beginning of the Eureka Stockage
The Eureka stockade began (during the time of the gold rush). This was an tremendously important event of the history of the Australian democracy. It is said that if the Eureka Rebellion was not under taken by miners, we may still be ruled by a governor today. -
The Conclusion of the Gold Rush
The conclusion of the gold rush, lasting 9 years. The gold rush almost tripled the Australian population during the short period of 9 years. -
The Chinese Immigrate to Australia
The Chinese immigrated to Australia. Having arrived they made up around 3.3% of Australia’s entire population. There were 38 000 Chinese immigrates, only 11 of them being women. The Chinese were mainly hated by the Europeans, this leading to the Lambing Flat Riots. -
The Lambing Riots
The Lambing Flat Riots began, setting up Australia in becoming a multicultural country. -
Ben Hall Shot
Ben Hall was shot with over 30 bullets in his back. -
The Stranger Nugget
What people call the ‘stranger nugget’ was found. Being the largest gold nugget found in history. This finding proved that gold mining was related to luck than anything else. -
Ned Kelly dies
Ned Kelly the famous bushranger was hung. Due to the left of a horse, robbery and murder. This attracted much of the public.
