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Gold was discovered in Australia as early as the 1820s. Surveyor James McBrien reported finding gold at the Fish River near Bathurst, NSW in 1823, while Polish explorer Paul Strzelecki found gold near Hartley Vale in 1839. All these discoveries were kept secret, for fear of sparking off unrest among the convicts. When Reverend WB Clark found gold near Lithgow in 1941, he was requested by Governor Gipps to keep quiet about it. Gipps is reported to have said, "Put it away, Mr Clarke, or we will all have our throats cut!" In addition, land owners did not want their workers leaving in droves to find gold.
This changed when the Californian gold rushes started, and Australians began leaving the country in the hopes of striking gold in America. The New South Wales government began to encourage gold finds, offering a reward for the discovery of payable gold. Gold was first officially discovered in Australia in 1851, not far from Bathurst, New South Wales. Edward Hargraves had carefully studied the geology of the area and, convinced that it was similar to that of the California goldfields, from where he had just returned, went prospecting. He enlisted the assistance of John Lister, a man who had already found gold in the region. Lister led Hargraves directly to where gold was found, at Summerhill Creek, at a site which Hargraves named "Ophir". Hargraves has been credited with the discovery ever since, even though, by rights, credit should go to Lister.
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Where did William Chapman first find gold?
William Chapman first found gold in Echunga, South Australia in 1852.
What part of Australia is the Gold Coast located on?
The Gold Coast of Australia is located on the Eastern ciast of Australia's mainland. It is found in southeast Queensland, just north of the border of New South Wales.
What state was the first to have gold in Australia?
Gold was first found in New South Wales. Unofficially, traces were first found in the Fish River in the 1830s; officially, gold was first found at Ophir in 1851.
What state in Australia is most gold found?
Western Australia is the state where most of Australia's gold is currently found. It has about half of Australia's working gold mines.
Where was gold found in Australia in 1892?
In 1892, gold was found at Coolgardie, Western Australia, sparking off the gold rush in Western Australia.
Where was the first piece of gold found?
The very first discoveries of gold in Australia were actually at South Australia, but there was insufficient payable gold to warrant official notification. The first "official" discovery of gold in Australia was made in New South Wales, at the place now known as Ophir.
Where was there a gold rush at the time gold was found in Australia?
At the time gold was found in Australia, there was a major gold rush going on in California.
Where is MOST gold found in Australia?
Western Australia has about half of Australia's working gold mines.
What was the name of the prospector that found gold in Australia in 1851?
Gold was first officially discovered in Australia in 1851, not far from Bathurst, New South Wales, by Edward Hargraves with the help of John Lister.
Where is the most of the earths gold located?
The majority of earth’s gold has been found in 3 places around the world. China, Australia, and South Africa.
Where were microfossills were found?
South Africa and Australia
Which countries do you find gold?
Gold can be found in countries such as China, Russia, Australia, the United States, and South Africa. These countries are known for their significant gold reserves and production.
