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feb 12, 1851 - Gold Discovered

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Gold was discovered on the 12th of February 1851 by Edward Hammond Hargraves, near Bathurst. At that time, New South Wales was so desperate to find gold that they sent out a reward of $10, 000 to whoever found the first evidence of gold.

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