GOLD IN AUSTRALIA

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GOLD IN AUSTRALIA

• Miki and Liam Term 1- 2003

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THE EFFECTS OF GOLD RUSHES IN AUSTRALIA

• The people
• The economy
• The environment
• The government

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THE PEOPLE

• Aboriginal people
• Chinese people

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THE ECONOMY

• Increased wealth
• Increased demand for goods and services

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THE ENVIRONMENT

• Streams and rivers polluted
• Land cleared

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THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS

• Miners grievances
• Eureka stockade

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Resources I Used