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Australia Gold Rushes

The Australian gold rushes: facts about life and personalities in the goldfields, and how the gold rushes shaped Australia's history.

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Why was Edward Hargraves famous?

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Edward Hargraves was famous for discovering gold in Australia in 1851. His discovery in Bathurst, New South Wales sparked the Australian gold rush and brought significant economic growth to the region. Hargraves is often credited with initiating the development of the mining industry in Australia.

What tools were used in the gold rush and how?

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During the California Gold Rush, miners used a variety of tools to extract gold from the ground. These included a gold pan for sifting through sand and gravel, a sluice box for separating gold particles from other material, and a pickaxe or shovel for digging. Miners also used cradles, which were wooden boxes mounted on rockers, to wash away dirt and capture gold. Additionally, hydraulic mining techniques were employed, which involved blasting water at high pressure to wash away hills and expose gold deposits.

What methods and tools were used to find gold in the Australian gold rush?

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During the Australian gold rush, various methods and tools were used to find gold. The most common method was panning, which involved swirling a mixture of water, gravel, and sediment in a pan to separate the heavier gold particles. Larger-scale operations employed techniques such as sluicing, where water was directed into channels to wash away gravel and expose gold deposits. Other tools used included shovels, pickaxes, and cradles (rocker boxes) for more efficient extraction.

How did the diggers get their equipment to the goldfields?

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The diggers got their equipment to the goldfields through various methods. Some would carry their tools and equipment by hand, others used pack animals like horses or mules to transport their gear. Additionally, some diggers would hire carts or wagons to transport their equipment, while others would use boats to navigate rivers and transport their tools to the goldfields.

Did blacksmiths make shovels and gold pans for miners?

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Yes, blacksmiths often made shovels and gold pans for miners during the gold rush era. Blacksmiths were skilled metalworkers who crafted various tools and equipment, including those necessary for mining activities. Their craftsmanship was essential for supplying miners with durable and effective tools required for their work.

What was Edward hargraves Job?

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Originally a gold prospector, Edwards Hargraves was appointed Commissioner of Crown Lands by the Government of New South Wales. This came after he found a small amount of gold in Lewis Ponds Creek.

What was the diet of the miners in the 1850's?

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The Forty-Niners usually ate beans, bacon, and whatever game they were able to kill during the gold rush in 1849. They cooked all of their food over an open fire. Since this food did not supply them with proper nutrition, scurvy was common among them.

What caused the gold rush?

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When someone finds gold in a location. Many people came to that location to get the gold to be rich and powerful.

How did people get better from injury or sickness during the gold rush era?

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There were doctors in the towns near the goldfields.

What is a gold license in Australia?

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a gold licence is what diggers used on the gold fields, during the mid to late 1800's. If they did'nt have one they would have been hung or shot dead.

Discovery of Gold?

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The first person to discover gold in Australia was Edward Hargreaves in Ophir near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia on the 12th of February 1851. This was the first "official" discovery of gold in Australia even though there were rumours about discovery of gold before that.

What were the names of edward hargraves children?

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tom bob brian juliey jessica

When was the largest gold nugget found?

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The world's largest gold nugget was found in Australia on 5 February 1869. This was the "Welcome Stranger", and it measured 61cm by 31cm. It was discovered by prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul, which is about halfway between Maryborough and St Arnaud in western Victoria.

What currency was used in the Australian gold rush?

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Australia, being a British Colony during the "Gold Rush" period, used the British currency consisting of Pounds, Shillings and Pence (12 Pence to the Shilling and 20 Shillings to the Pound).

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Australia did not get its own currency until well after Federation. The first installment of the Australian currency was issued in 1910 and consisted of sterling silver coins, the Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling and Florin (Two Shillings). The second installment was issued in 1911 consisting of the bronze Penny and Halfpenny.

Australian banknotes were first issued in 1913 and 1914 and included the Ten Shilling, One Pound, Five Pound, Ten Pound, Twenty Pound, Fifty Pound, One Hundred Pound and One Thousand Pound.

The new Australian currency was based very heavily on the British currency but excluded many traditional British coins such as the Farthing, Halfcrown and Crown, amongst others, and was in use until 1966.

Where was the gold rush in Australia?

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No countries joined the hold rush in Australia, as countries cannot move. The countries stayed exactly where they were. However, there were people from many countries who came to Australia for the goldrushes, which actually began in 1851,not 1855. The Chinese were the most common ethnic group, but many people came from a variety of European countries, such as Italy, Poland, Germany, Norway and Greece, or from the Americas. There were people from Great Britain, New Zealand and even Mozambique.

How did the people keep warm in the goldfields?

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Conditions on the Australian goldfields were crowded: miners had between 1 and 3 square metres of 'claim' to live and work. Conditions were unsanitary, due to the open toilet trenches. Diggers commonly lived in tents, which were simple ramshackle constructions of canvas stretched or draped over a support. Later, additions of bark might be added. Within these huts, the miners had a simple mat on the ground for their bed, with a blanket. Some even lived in rough, open bark shelters. People would live in small humpies made out of wood, scraps and things found around the area.

Those who stayed longer sometimes built larger slab hut dwellings, but these were still very basic. Later in the gold rush, when people were more certain about whether they were staying or not, people might decide to live in small cottages. These cottages often incorporated solid brick and stone fireplaces, instead of the diggers having to do all their cooking outside.

What is the value of a gold doubloon?

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Unfortunately the gold plating destroys any value the coin may have had as a collectible. It's worth only its scrap value as silver, about 75% of the current price of 1 oz. of silver metal.

Alternately it might be possible to have it made into a pendant or other form of jewelry.

What is the gold rush town?

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There have been more than one gold rush in the United States....but the first one was in Georgia starting in 1828 when Benjamin Parks was credited with being the first to discover gold in Georgia. The Dahlonega and Charlotte branch mints were a result of this gold rush.

The largest and most famous gold rush in the U.S. was the California gold rush that started in 1848. When news of the gold reached the east, a flood of miners headed west in 1849 who became known as the 49'ers. The opening of the San Francisco mint in 1854 was a result of this gold rush.

Other famous U.S. gold rushes occurred later in Colorado and Alaska.

How many troopers died in the eureka stockade?

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Six troopers were killed in the battle of the Eureka Stockade.

What was miners license?

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How many people were there at the gold rush?

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In the Gold Rush of 1849, there were about 100,000 who went on the journey to California for the Gold Rush. It was a rough journey since you could either travel by harsh land, or take a boat for months. Trips were so harsh, only 30% made it!

What were the punishments of the miners in Eureka Stockade after the rebellion?

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We swear by the Southern Cross to stand truly by each other, and fight to defend our rights and liberties.

How did lives change after eureka stockade?

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The Eureka stockade is considered to be the birthplace of democracy in Australia. This was when the gold miners on the Ballarat goldfields rebelled against the monthly gold licence, not to mention the surprise licence checks which could result in people being thrown in gaol.

The events of the Eureka Stockade gained the attention of the Government. A Commission of Enquiry followed and changes were made. These included abolishing the monthly gold licences, which were replaced by a much more affordable annual miner's licence. There were fewer troopers on the goldfields, and intrusive spot-checks ceased.

Legislative Council was expanded to allow representation to the major goldfields. Peter Lalor and another representative, John Basson Humffray, were elected for Ballarat. Later, Lalor was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. For these reasons, the Eureka Stockade is regarded by many as the birthplace of Australian Democracy.