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Peter Lalor born
Peter Lalor was the leader of the Eureka Stockade, so without him there probably wouldn't be a Eureka Stockade. -
Gold discovered in Warrandyte
FIrst gold found in Warrandyte in 1851. Diggers from all over the world felling lucky visited Victoria when this news spread. -
Diggers come to Ballarat
Ballarat's economy boosted when diggers came to Ballarat. Lots of famous gold nuggets and events happened here. -
Gold License introduced
Governor La Trobe declared mining was illegal as it was British property so he declared a mining license for people wanting to mine. -
Death of James "Scotty" Scobie
Scobie was murdered outside the Eureka Hotel at around midnight. The main suspect was James Bentley, owner of the Eureka Hotel who was later found innocent. -
Burning of the Eureka Hotel
After Scobie was murdered and when Bentley was found innocent, the miners were so angry that they burned down the Eureka Hotel. -
Swearing of the oath
Peter Lalor, who was leader of the miners, made all the miners who were loyal swear by the Southern Cross. -
Eureka Stockade
Because it was Sunday, most of the miners were at home. This made a perfect chance for the government to attack the Eureka Stockade. the batlle lasted for 20 minutes as 22 diggers and 5 troops died. -
Welcome nugget discovered
The world's second largest gold nugget was discovered at Bakery HIll by the Red Hill Mining Company. It was located at a depth of 180 feet and was apparently water-worn and of an irregular shape. It was later melt down in London. -
Welcome Stranger discovered
This nugget is the largest known to date in Victoria and was found on the 5th of February 1869, approximately 15 kilometres to the northwest of Dunolly, near a mining town called Moliagul.
