Where was Eureka Stockade located?
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Why were the Chinese disliked during the Gold Rush?
From the beginning, though well received, the Chinese had been a race apart. Their peculiar dress and pigtail marked them off from the rest of the population. Their camps at the mines were always apart from the main camps of white miners. This made it the easier to turn upon them this hatred of outsiders.
How much did a gold licence cost?
It was proclaimed that from 1 September 1851 all miners in Victoria must pay 30 shillings a month (the equivalent of a week’s wages) for a licence to dig for gold, or risk prosecution.
Where is Peter Lalor buried?
the Melbourne General Cemetery
Lalor died on Saturday, 9 February 1889 at age 62 at his son’s home in Richmond and was buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery.
Did Peter Lalor find any gold?
In 1853 Peter went to the Ovens River looking for gold, and Richard went back to Ireland where he later became a member of parliament. Peter Lalor went into business selling wine and tobacco in Melbourne, but decided to go to Ballarat to look for gold in 1854….
| Peter Lalor | |
|---|---|
| Cause of death | Died from diabetes |
What food did the Chinese bring to Australia?
The Australian public started eating at Chinese restaurants from the 1930s, or brought saucepans from home for takeaway meals. Chicken chow mein, chop suey and sweet and sour pork were the mainstays.
Who made the Eureka Flag?
Captain Charles Ross
This Southern Cross flag was based on earlier designs used in the Australian colonies. It was used as the battle flag of the Eureka Stockade in 1854. Captain Charles Ross of Toronto, Canada is said to be the designer of this flag.
What happened to miners who didn’t have a licence?
Licences had to be carried at all times and there was very little leniency shown by police. Even if a miner had lost his licence, or it had been destroyed in dirty or wet working conditions, he could be fined or gaoled.
Where is the mountain of gold?
The mountain of gold discovered during the first week of March stemmed from Luhihi, and caused a significant gold rush of shovelers and artisanal miners. The gold mountain invoked thousands of people to swarm the village in the Congo’s South Kivu province.