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There were numerous early gold discoveries in Australia prior to the goldrush, but discoveries were kept secret, for fear of sparking off unrest among the convicts.
Gold was first officially discovered in Australia in February 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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In what city was the discovery of gold first made public?
in san francisco the discovery of gold was first made public
Was the Comstock Lode the first major silver discovery in the United States?
Comstock lode was the discovered in Nevada as the first Large discovery of silver ore. It was the biggest discovery since the gold rush in California. After the discovery in 1859, people rushed to the location and caused many camps to be successful.
What event in the US first began to lure Chinese immigrants to the country?
The discovery of Gold in California The discovery of Gold in California
Who won australias only track and field gold in tokyo?
That was Betty Cuthbert who won gold in the women's 400 meter dash.
When did gold fever start in Australia?
Gold fever in Australia began with the first official discovery of gold in 1851.
When was gold found in North America?
In 1799 Gold was found in North Carolina, but it didn't amount to much. The 1828 discovery in Georgia was the first Gold Rush.
What was the name and date of the fist major newspaper from east coast to report about the gold in California?
The name of the first major newspaper from the East Coast to report on the gold in California was the "New York Herald." The date of the newspaper reporting on the gold discovery in California was January 1, 1848.
What discovery helped displace the Cherokee?
the discovery was gold
Where did Edward Hargraves make his first major discovery of gold?
With the help of John Lister and William Tom, Edward Hargraves officially found the first payable gold at Summerhill Creek, near a place he named Ophir. This is not far from Bathurst in New South Wales.
What caused many American settlers to go California in 1849?
The discovery of Gold
Who is credite with making the first gold discovery in California?
James W. Marshall.
What element was the first scientific discovery?
Gold and Silver are believed to be the first discovered, as they were used by ancient men.
