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Gold discovery
Gold was discovered by Edward Hargraves. It was discovered in Victoria. -
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Gold rush
Many people went to Australia to dig for gold. -
License fee increased to the miners
The miner's fee were increased to the miners because the governor was greedy. Many miners found this unfair so they try to avoid the fee. -
Eureka Hotel burnt down
Miners gather and burnt down the Eureka Hotel. -
Eureka Stockade
Miners rebel to fight for their right. At least 30 miners and 4 soldiers were killed. About 130 arrested. -
Miners got their right back