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Because he wanted to start a gold rush

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Is it Edward Hargreaves or Hargraves?

The correct spelling is Edward Hargraves. He was an Australian gold prospector credited with sparking the Australian gold rush.


Who was with Edward Hargraves when he found gold?

Edward Hargraves was led to the right location to find gold by John Lister.


What was the name of the creek where Edward Hargraves first successfully panned for gold?

Edward Hargraves found gold at Summerhill Creek.


Is there a diary on edward hargraves?

yes there is a few diaries search them on google *Edward Hammond Hargraves diaries*


Where was Edward hargraves home town?

Edward Hargraves' home town was Gosport, Hampshire. He was a gold prospector who claimed to have found gold in Australia.


Did edward hargraves find gold first?

No. Many discoveries of gold had been found before Edward Hargraves found his but it was kept secret in case of chaos.


Who helped Hargraves search for gold in Australia?

Edward Hargraves was assisted by John Lister, to who, the real credit should go for finding payable gold in Australia. Alister, in turn, was assisted by the Tom brothers, William and James.


What jobs did edward hargraves have?

He was a gold commissioner and a writer.


What are the famous people of the gold rush?

Edward Hargraves


Why did Edward Hargraves want gold?

to get a pension for life


What kind of impact did Edward Hargraves have on Australia's development?

Edward found gold


How old was Edward Hargraves when he found gold?

Hargraves was born in 1811. He discovered gold in 1851. Therefore he was about 40 years old.