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Peter Lalor was an Irish immigrant, born in 1827, who initially worked on the construction of the Melbourne - Geelong railway line, but soon joined the gold rush and began mining in the Ovens Valley, and then in Ballarat. Due to the deplorable conditions on the goldfields, and the lack of miners' rights and representation in government, Lalor was unofficially "elected" on 30 November 1854 to be a more militant leader and voice for the diggers. Lalor led the rebellion that later became known as the Eureka Stockade, and the birthplace of Australian democracy.
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Why did peter lalor come to Australia?
because he wanted to start mining in Australia
Did Peter Lalor get shot?
Peter Lalor was shot, but not killed. As a result of his wounds, he lost his left arm.
How did Peter Lalor die?
peter Laor was shot in the elbow. He die 1889 at the age of 62 years old.
Who was the leader of the miners in Australia?
Presuming that this question refers to the goldmining rebellion known as the Eureka Stockade, the leader was Peter Lalor. He was an Irish immigrant who initially worked on the construction of the Melbourne - Geelong railway line, but soon joined the gold rush and began mining in the Ovens Valley, and then in Ballarat. Lalor was elected to be the miners' leader and representative on 30 November 1854.
When was Peter Lalors daughter Born?
Peter Lalor and his wife, Alicia Dunne, had two children, a son and a daughter. Their daughter, Anne, was born in 1856. Their son, Joseph, was born in 1857.
