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The building of the Eureka Stockade was led by Peter Lalor, an Irish miner who was elected to represent the miners as they carried their grievances to the authorities. The purpose of the stockade was going to be for the miners to barricade themselves against licence hunts. The stockade itself was a rather flimsy construction, and the intention of it was more symbolic than practical. It was a symbol of rebellion, and of the miners standing up for their rights.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe main people were the gold miners (diggers) in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia in 1854, and 276 police and military personnel. About 500 diggers barricaded themselves inside the stockade, but around ten thousand diggers were in and around Bakery Hill at the time.
Irish immigrant Peter Lalor was elected to lead the Eureka Stockade rebellion. Following the rebellion, miners were awarded democratic representation: Peter Lalor and another representative, John Basson Humffray, were elected for Ballarat.
The force was however multinational - the components were: Pikemen (Irish & Vandemonian) Division, Pikemen (Swedish and German) Division, Canadian Rifle Brigade, The French Division, and Independent Californian Rangers' Revolver Brigade.
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∙ 9y agoIrish immigrant Peter Lalor was the leader of the Eureka
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∙ 6y agoThe Eureka Stockade involved 276 police and military personnel and several civilians who stormed the stockade, and about 500 diggers (miners).
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∙ 6y agoThe miners determined to resist the authorities by force. They were attacked while most had dispersed for the weekend and defeated by a surprise attack by an army-police force.
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Were women killed in the Eureka Stockade?
Six soldiers and 22 diggers lost their lives at the Eureka Stockade. None were women.
Who was the governor during the Eureka Stockade?
The Governor of Victoria during the Eureka Stockade was Lieutenant-Governor Charles La Trobe.
What were the short and long term effects or the eureka stockade?
the elong and short term effects on the eureka stockade was that there was more global warming.
How did Petor Lalor and the Eureka Stockade change the lives of the people who lived in Australia?
It brought representative government to Victoria.
What year did the Eureka Stockade occur?
The Eureka Stockade ended on 3 December 1854 after almost three hours of fierce conflict. At about 4:00am on Sunday, 3 December 1854, 276 police and military personnel and several civilians stormed the stockade. The clash lasted until about 7am. "Officially", the battle was recorded as lasting 20 minutes.
How many people fought for the tax at the Eureka Stockade?
150.
How many troopers died in the eureka stockade?
Six troopers were killed in the battle of the Eureka Stockade.
How many deaths were there at the eureka stockade?
In the battle of the Eureka Stockade, 22 diggers and 5 troopers died.
What is the Eureka stockade sometimes called?
The Eureka Stockade is sometimes known as The Eureka Stockade Rebellion because of all the people that rebelled against the having to pay for mining licenses twice a week.
Who was significant people in the Eureka Stockade?
The miners were
What year did the Eureka Stockade start?
The Eureka Stockade occurred in 1854.
What year was the Eureka Stockade built?
The Eureka Stockade was built in 1854.
What is population of Eureka stockade in 1854?
The Eureka stockade was a temporary stockade, not a town with any sort of population.
How many people died in the Eureka Stockade?
During the Eureka Stockade, it is believed that 34 diggers and 6 troopers were killed in the battle against each other. Actual figures of the diggers were unconfirmed.
Who were the people who died in eureka stockade?
emma grain
What are the physical features from the Eureka stockade?
what was the key physical features of the eureka stockade
When was the Eureka stockade in Ballarat?
The Eureka Stockade occurred on 3 December 1854.
