feb 12, 1851 - Discovery of Gold
Description:
On February 12, 1851, a prospector discovered flecks of gold in a waterhole near Bathurst, New South Wales. Soon, even more gold was discovered in the state of Victoria. This began the Eureka Stockade, which made people from all over the world come to Australia Gold Rush, which had a profound impact on the country's national identity.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 12, 1851
Now
~ 174 years ago