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The Beginning
Lt Governor Charles Hotham realises the colony in Victoria is in financial debt. He orders weekly licensing in attempt to increase the colonies' income. -
Licence Checking
Licence checks on the Ballarat diggings went up to twice a week. -
A Miner Is Murdered
James Scobie, a miner is murdered outside the Eureka Hotel which is owned by James Bentley, who was charged with Scobie's murder. -
Johann Gregorious
Johann Gregorious (a servant of a priest), was arrested for not having a licence despite being a servant and not a digger. He was charged with assaulting the officer which was impossible as he was disabled and could not assault an able-bodied officer. -
Not Guilty
James Bentley is acquitted of James Scobie's murder. -
Tensions Rise On The Goldfield
The Bank of Victoria was robbed of 15,000 pounds by four men.
Miners met to speak about resolutions to press the Government to make mining taxes redundant and formed "The Goldfields Reform League". -
Bakery Hill Meeting
To protest against the arrest and beating of Johann Gregorious, a meeting was held on Bakery Hill, which was mostly attended by Catholics. -
Eureka Hotel Burnt
A meeting of angry miners was held on the site of Scobie's death to discuss what to do after Bentley's acquittal. A riot starts and the Eureka Tower is burnt down. -
Police Arrive
The police reinforcements arrive. -
Arrest Removement
A group of miner representatives are sent to commissioner Rede asking for the police to have Gregorious' arrest removed. -
To Melbourne
"The Goldfields Reform League" gets ready to go to Melbourne to put forward the concerns for the miners. Miners called a meeting and demanded that the licence be eliminated and the prisoners responsible for burning down the Eureka Hotel be released. -
Double Arrest
James Bentley is re-arrested and convicted of manslaughter over Scobie's murder along with two other men. The miners are sentenced to jail for burning down the Eureka Hotel. -
Soldiers Attacked
Miners attack soldiers sent by government to stop the Eureka Stockade. -
Eureka Flag Hoisted
More than 10,000 miners meet on Bakery Hill and fly the Eureka Flag for the first time. Some miners burn their licenses in protest. -
Eureka Stockade Erected
A license hunt is ordered, however miners refuse to present them so the miners throw rocks at the troopers who fire shots. As a result, work is suspended on the goldfields. Another meeting was held by Peter Lalor, the miner's new leader. Hundreds of people swear an oath to defend their rights and liberties under the Eureka Flag.
The Eureka Stockade (barricade) is erected. -
The Battle
Soldiers attack the stockade in the early morning when only 200 miners were present. The battle lasted a few minutes and 22 miners and 5 soldiers were killed.