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On the 3rd December 1854 British redcoats fought rebelling gold miners in Australia.
The Battle of the Eureka stockade was the bloody finale between industrial and political unrest amongst in the mining community and the British authorities, which became a defining moment in Australian history.
Timeline of the Eureka Rebellion 1854
1851 Gold discovered in Australia (1,000’s rush to the goldfields)
June 1854 Sir Charles Hotham appointed Governor of Victoria colony
6 Oct 1854 Miner, James Scobie beaten to death at Ballarat.
17 Oct 1854 During a protest, following aquittal of Scobie’s accused murderers, the Eureka Hotel is burned down.
11 Nov 1854 The Ballarat Reform League is formed, eventually led by Peter Lalor
27 Nov 1854 League’s petiton to Governor Hotham rejected
28 Nov 1854 Troops (from 40th Regiment of foot) arrive at Ballarat.
29 Nov 1854 Miners raise flag of the Southern Cross (Eureka Flag)
30 Nov 1854 Miners (Rebels) construct stockade.
3 Dec 1854 Battle of Eureka Stockade.(22 rebels & 6 British soldiers killed)
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:57 Gold
2:12 Goings Gets Tough
2:54 Growing Discontent
4:40 Sir Charles Hotham
6:06 Incident At Eureka
7:35 Things Hot Up
8:37 Missed Opportunity
9:19 Diggers Organise
10:53 Army Arrives
11:51 The Southern Cross (Eureka Flag)
13:37 The Eureka Stockade
14:40 Battle of Eureka Stockade
16:21 Rebellion Over
17:29 Trials
18:11 Aftermath & Legacy
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My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today.
History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens.
So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life.
My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: “Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!”
Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham.
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