1. Gold

2. Discovery of Gold
Edward Hargraves found gold at Bathurst in New South Wales in 1851
Sydney newspapers told of Hargraves find
The ‘gold rush’ to Bathurst began
Sydney was left empty
People left Victoria to look for gold at Bathurst
The Victorian Government offered a reward for finding gold in Victoria

3. Gold in Victoria Gold was discovered in Victoria
A new and bigger gold-rush began when people came from overseas to Victoria
A new and bigger gold rush began when people came from overseas to Victoria

4. On the goldfields Panning and cradling, later mining
Hiding when police came to check mining licences
Gambling and getting drunk
Beating up Chinese miners

5. Because of the gold discoveries
Many more people came to live in Australia
These people brought democratic ideas with them, such as the right to vote
Men became more equal working together on the goldfields
Australia became richer

7. Eureka Stockade Riot or Rebellion?
Between 1851 and 1854 miners and police clashed over the injustice of the goldfield licensing system and police corruption
In December 1854, over 500 men led by Peter Lalor gathered on the outskirts of Ballarat build a stockade and unfurled their flag
Troops from Melbourne overran the stockade and killed 22 men

8. Swearing allegiance

9. After the clash
A Royal Commission condemned the goldfield administration and the cost of mining gold fell to 2 shillings (AUD $ 83.00) per month
Peter Lalor, the leader of the rebels became a member of the Victorian parliament