Australian Gold Rush Helen 5S

By Mrs_Thomas

  • First Find

    First Find
    First official reports of the finding of gold in Australia by J McBrien. The information was suppressed.

  • Edward Hargraves

    Edward Hargraves returned from California and washed gold at Summer Hill
    Creek, Ophir. Although he showed little skill in discovering new fields, he
    received recognition and financial rewards. The early rush to the NSW fields led
    to a serious decline in the population in Victoria, so a reward was offered for the
    discovery of gold in that region. Several claimants came forward, and by the end

  • Edward Hargraves

    Edward Hargraves returned from California and washed gold at Summer Hill
    Creek, Ophir. Although he showed little skill in discovering new fields, he
    received recognition and financial rewards. The early rush to the NSW fields led
    to a serious decline in the population in Victoria, so a reward was offered for the
    discovery of gold in that region. Several claimants came forward, and by the end