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When the Australian goldrushes started, the colonies faced a massive influx of immigrants. There was insufficient infrastructure to support all the new immigrants, so the governments of the colonies sought to raise revenue by whatever means they could. People were desperate to dig for gold, so charging exorbitant prices for a gold licence was the logical solution.
What else can I help you with?
Who came to the gold rush?
There was no gold rush in Australia in the 1840s.
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.
When did the first news of the gold rush reach Australia?
As the Gold Rush started in Australia, instantly - 1851
Was the gold rush in Los Angeles?
The gold rush in the 1800s was in eastern australia
Why did the Chinese come to Australia in 1800s?
The Chinese were attracted to Australia because of the gold rush.
How many licenses did miners have in the gold rush?
Each miner had 1 license.
What would happen if today was a gold rush?
if today was a gold rush people would leave there jobs farms nad there would be more population in the gold fields when Australia doesn't need a gold rush because many people have jobs
Who invented the gold licenses?
Govenor La Trobe invented the gold license system in 1851 (when the gold rush started)
Where is Australia's gold kept?
Gold is kept in the gold rush where all the gold is
What decade was the gold rush in western Australian?
The gold rush in Western Australia occurred in the 1890s.
Who benefited from a Gold Rush in Australia?
the people who found the gold
What was the meat that the people ate in the gold rush in the gold rush?
The most common meat eaten during Australia's gold rush days was mutton.
