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Gold miners working on an Australian goldfield during the 1850s Gold Rush with tents, mining equipment and a growing settlement.
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The Australian Gold Rush – The Discovery That Changed a Nation

When gold was discovered in Australia in the 1850s, thousands rushed to the goldfields hoping to make their fortune. Discover how the Australian Gold Rush transformed towns, brought people from around the world and helped shape a rapidly changing nation.

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