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Gold is discovered at Buninyong and at Golden Point, Ballarat. The Colony ofVictoria has insufficient funds and no organization to cope with a goldrush.Governor La Trobe introduces the Gold Licence system
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The Port Phillip District separates from New South Wales and becomes the Colonyof Victoria. It is still subject to British control
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Unrest builds on the various goldfields with protest meetings held in Bendigo andCastlemaine
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Governor and Lady Hotham tour the Victorian Goldfields. They are warmlywelcomed in Ballarat.
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Gov Hotham orders twice weekly Licence hunts to further increase revenue.
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Governor and Lady Hotham tour the Victorian Goldfields. They are warmlywelcomed in Ballarat
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Robert Rede becomes Ballarat’s resident Gold Commissioner
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A monster meeting is held on Bakery Hill (mainly attended by Catholics) to protestagainst the beating and arrest of Fr Smyth’s servant.
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The 13 Stockaders excluding Thomas Dignum are tried and found not guilty oftreason. The charge against Dignum is withdrawn
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Governor Hotham dies in Melbourne