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First Discovery
Paul de Strezlecki discovers small amounts of gold in silicate near Hartley in the Blue Mountains. On hearing of the find, New South Wales Governor George Gipps oficially requests that no mentions are made of it in de Strezlecki's report. -
Victorian Gold Discovery
William Campbell finds gold on his sheep run in Strahlodden, Victoria. -
William Branwhite Clarke
William Branwhite Clarke discovers traces of gold at Hassan's Wells. Governor George Gipps responds; 'Put it away, Mr Clark, or we shall all have our throats cut.' -
Hill End Gold
Major gold find in Hill End near Bathurst, NSW -
Beggining of Gold Rush
First payable gold discovered at Ophir, NSW. Beggining of great Australian Gold Rush. -
Victoria Gold
Important gold discoveries are made at Ballarat and Bendigo in Victoria. -
Eureka rebel
Gold miners rebel at Eureka in Victoria, in protest at the conditions imposed by the 'Miners License'. The rebellion led to the obolition of the Miners License. -
Queensland Gold
Gold discovered in Queensland, at Rockhampton. -
Welcome Stranger
'Welcome Stranger' nugget discovered by John Deason and Richard Oates in Moliagul, Victoria. It is the worlds largest nugget found to date.