0
In essence, Hargraves started the gold rush.
Edward Hargraves had carefully studied the geology of the Bathurst area and, convinced that it was similar to that of the California goldfields, from where he had just returned, went prospecting. He asked for assistance from John Lister, a man who had already found gold in the region. Lister led Hargraves directly to where gold was found, at Summerhill Creek, at a site which Hargraves named "Ophir". After reporting his discovery, he was appointed a 'Commissioner of Land', receiving a reward of £10,000 plus a life pension. The New South Wales government made the official announcement of the discovery of gold on 22 May 1851.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Rafa
Devin
CoachAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the role of edward Tudor in prince and the pauper?
he is a prince as well as pauper
What role has Australia played in unesco?
The Australian government organized the Australian National Commission. It is responsible in recommending the application of UNESCO policies in Australia. It advises on the promotion of peace education in the country.
What was Commander Hill's role in the Gold Coast?
Commander H. Worsley Hill was the very first governor of the Gold Coast. He was appointed in the year 1843 at the reinstatement of the crown government.
What are good books to read in order to find information about women's role on the homefront before during and after World War 2?
RetroActive 2, Australian History Anderson, Conroy, Keese, Lowe, JACARANDA
How did the 1950's shape Australia's identity?
While the British and American influence has played a major role in defining the shape of Australia that we know today, a number of other influences have contributed to the development of the Australian identity. As settlers in an unfamiliar land, the Australian identity was long bound to the stereotype of the tough, heroic bushman who fought to tame a difficult landscape. Australian values like 'mateship', 'fair go' and the 'Aussie battler' emerged as a result of this myth. Throughout the prosperous post-war years, however, a new Australian ideal emerged and Australians were thought to be part of a more laidback culture that enjoyed the 'good life'. As migrants moved to Australia over the decades, however, they introduced new stories, traditions and perspectives to Australian culture. The traditional concepts of an Australia as a British colony, or a land of struggling bush-dwellers, no longer seemed to fit with the diverse new reality of the society. As Indigenous peoples were finally acknowledged as the original owners of the land, the role of Indigenous values in the construction of a true Australian identity had also become apparent. As such, the Indigenous and migrant influence has intervened in the American and British effect on Australian culture. As Australian society adapted to changing cultural influences across the decades, whether they be British, American, Indigenous, Asian or European, the national identity continually evolved in response. In the face of globalisation, however, the future of Australia's unique national identity was increasingly challenged by the development of a global culture.
