Gold - Internet Research Sheet

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The Discovery of Gold

What was the name of the creek where Edward Hargraves first successfully panned for gold?

Who showed Hargraves the creek where he found gold?
Where were many prospectors going to find gold before Hargraves discovery?

The Gold Rush
Why did the Victorian Government offer this reward?
Who received the reward that the government had offered?
List two countries where people came from to look for gold. 
How long did it take to sail from England to Australia on a Clipper Ship in 1852?

Mining Techniques of the 1850's
Gold Panning - What other name is gold panning known by?
Puddling - What animal was sometimes used on large puddling set ups? 
The Cradle - What were cradles usually made from? 

The Eureka Stockade

In 1851, how much was a gold mining licence?

In October, 1854 why was the Eureka Hotel burned down by angry miners?

During a mass meeting on November 29th, at Bakery Hill, what did the miners burn?

Who did the miners elect as their leader?

Approximately how many people were killed at the Eureka Stockade?

Draw the Eureka Flag on the bottom of this sheet.