Gold is found in Australia

They ended Australia's convict era and contributed to its nationhood.

They increased the population of California.

They led to the discovery of diamonds in Australia.

They caused wars between Australia and the United States.

Edward Hargraves

James McBrien

Strezelecki

Macquarie

1823

1839

1842

1848

1823

1839

1842

1848

He heard rumors of gold discoveries made by others.

He wanted to visit family in Sydney.

He was sent by the government to find gold.

He was escaping from California.

He reported his find to the Governor.

He kept the discovery secret.

He immediately started mining gold himself.

He traveled back to California.