feb 12, 1851 - The Gold-Rush Begins!
Description:
On Wednesday the 12th of February 1851, Edward Hammond Hargraves discovered, with his assistants, little flecks gold in Lewis Pond Creek. He was given 200 pounds from Victoria and $10, 000 from NSW as a reward for finding gold.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 12, 1851
Now
~ 173 years ago
