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Gold discovered in New South Wales, Australia
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New canals developed in India on a large scale
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Victoria produced £124mn worth of gold
A third of total global production -
Canals in Canada
Canals deepened around St Lawrence/Great Lakes Seaway system
Welland Canal built -
Diamonds discovered in Witwatersrand
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20% of British imports came from colonies
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First commercial use of triple expansion steam engine
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Gold deposits found in Witwatersrand
Gold deposits found in Witwatersrand
Tin mines in Cornwall closed down
Promoted gold rush
Transvaal gold mines required skilled workers
Over 30,000 travelled from Britain -
Kimberly Diamond Syndicate established