Gold discovery in Australia

  • Transportation Of Convicts To NSW

    Transportation of convicts to the NSW golfields came to an end.
  • Gold Discovered In VIC

    Gold Discovered In VIC
    There was a discovery of gold in the Yarra Ranges by Mr. L. J. Nichel.
  • Gold Licences

    The Governments plan to double the licence to 3 pounds fails due to pressure from diggers in Melbourne and Geelong.
  • Gold Licence Stopped

    Gold Licence Stopped
    The members of the Gold Fields Commission meet with Governer Hotham and decide that the Gold Licence will be cancelled.
  • Gold discovered in Queensland

    Gold discovered in Queensland
    Gold discovered in Queensland, at Rockhamptom
  • Discovery Of Gold in WA

    Discovery Of Gold in WA
    Gold was discovered at Kalgoorlie, WA.
  • Gold Field Found In Gympie

    Gold Field Found In Gympie
    A valuable gold field discovered in Gympie, Queensland.