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Miners from overseas arrive in Australia
The Gold Rush brought many people from America, Britain, China and more. -
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Miners Protest about new laws
Many miners were unhappy with their rights. Plus, there was a Gold License in the goldfields. Still angry, the miners protested. -
Murder at the Eureka Hotel
A man named Scobie was murdered in the Eureka Hotel on the 7th of October, 1854. The miners suspected the hotel owner, Bentley, was behind this, but after he was released by the court, the miners burned down the hotel. -
The Formation of the Eureka Stockade
The miners couldn't take it anymore. Every time they tried to get their way the government didn't listen. So, they gathered, built a wooden stockade, elected Irishman Peter Lalor as their leader and burnt their licenses. Then, they undertake the Eureka Oath, swearing allegiance to the Southern Cross, the flag that showed the independence. -
The Eureka Rebellion
On a Sunday Morning, 276 soldiers and police attacked the Stockade. The miners were prepared, and fought bravely. In a bloody 20 minute battle, 22 miners and 6 soldiers were killed. -
The Trial of the miners
13 miners were put on trial for their part in the rebellion. They realized they had the support of the greater public of Victoria when the jury of Victorians that set them free. -
Finally, the miners requests are heard!
The miners have won their way. They had the right to vote, conditions became a little bit better and the Gold License, at 30 shillings a month, was abolished. Instead, the Miner's Right, for a pound a year, was introduced.
