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Gold discovered at Poverty Point
John Dunlop and James Regan discover the first few ounces of gold while panning near Canadian Creek. -
Ballarat declared a town
During the year of 1852, surveyor, William H Urquhart, declared Ballarat a town, after a population explosion of aroung 20,000 digger. -
The Eureka Rebellion
The Eureka Rebellion occured due to the injustice srrved to the miners- licence costs, fines, etc. Roughly 36 miners and Government troopers were killed, and 114 miners were imprisoned. -
The Treason Trials
From February -March , all miners were acquitted by jurors of all charges relating to the Eureka Rebellion. Men who held miners rights were now qualified to vote. -
The Welcome Nugget
The Welcome Nugget, the second largest gold nugget in Australian history was discovered at Bakery Hill. The nugget weighed 69 kilograms and sold for $21,000. It was transferred to London, and melted down.
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The Melbourne Railway
The railway construction cost 22,000 pounds to construct. It went from Ballarat to Melbourne via Geelong, and was built to service the booming goldfields. -
Ballarat declared a City
The Borough of Ballarat is declared a City, due to population increases. -
Last mine closed
Ballarat closes the last mine. Ballarat now had more then enough industry to support the town. -
The Ballarat Historic Society
The Ballarat Historic Society originated to continually research and maintain the history of Ballarat, and undcovering new artefacts. -
Sovereign Hill
Soveriegn Hill opens, after the community of Ballarat recognised the need to preserve and celebrate the wonderful histroy of their city. -
The Ballarat Gold Mueseum Opens
The Ballarat Gold Mueseum opens. It contains over 100,000 items from Ballarat history, including items from the mining, military periods and costumes and photos. -
5.5 kg gold nugget found in Ballarat
A man who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered a 5.5 kg gold nugget, around 60cms underground, 162 years into the gold rush!
