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An Introduction to the Australian Gold Rush

The Australian Gold Rush- one of the BIGGEST events in Australian history.

The Gold Rush created the Australia that we have now. When it started, the gold rush brought Australia multiculturalism, a growing population and a boost in our economy. But the main thing was- it gave us GOLD.

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Life on the Gold Fields
Edward Hargraves
The Eureka Stockade
Tools

GOLDEN FACTS

Australia's population continuously prospered during the gold rush. It tripled during the first few years after Edward Hargraves found gold near bathurst, in 1851.
By 1871, there were 1.7 million people living in Australia.

Prospectors are people in search for gold.

Where did they come from?

Prospectors came from China, Europe, New Zealand, Canada and Australia.

How did they get there?

Miners came by ship if they were travelling to Australia from overseas. On land, prospectors either came by foot, horse back, coaches, carts and wagons. Bullocks also played a big role of transport during the gold rush.

Here are some links for more on the gold rush!

Interactive Site: http://www.nma.gov.au/interactives/tlf/gold_rush_5-6/index.html

Kidcyber: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/gold.htm

Australian Gold Rush Colony: http://www.goldrushcolony.com.au/australian-gold-history-culture-info