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First sighting of gold
The first sighting of gold occurred by James Mcbrian in New South Wales while panning. -
James Regan & John Dunlop
In 1851 James Regan and John Dunlop found gold as well at Poverty Point. -
First Discovery Of Gold
In August 1851 gold was first discovered by Edward Hargraves in New South Wales, Australia. -
5.8kg Gold Nugget
In 1854 a 5.8kg gold nugget was found in Eureka. -
Southern Cross Flag
At Bakery Hill, the southern cross flag was raised for the first time and licences were burnt in anger. -
Eureka Stockade
The Eureka Stockade war between the diggers and the police. 30 diggers and 5 police died. -
Gold Nugget
A 40kg nugget was found. -
Welcome Gold Nugget
On the 9th of June 1858 the Welcome Gold nugget was found, weighing in a total of 68.98kg. -
Gold Nugget
In 1860 a 12.5kg nugget was found near Kiandra in Snowy River. -
Largest producer of gold
Western Australia became the largest producer of gold during 1897.
