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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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