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Who did the Australian gold miners elect as the leader?
When it came to the Eureka Stockade, the Australian gold miners elected Peter Lalor as their leader.
What were the demands of the miners in the Eureka stockade?
The miners in the Eureka Stockade were primarily campaigning against the unexpected, unfair licence checks conducted by the troopers, or "traps" on a regular basis. Their other grievance was the high costs of licences, which had to paid whether or not the miners found gold.
What do people say when they find gold?
In the gold rush days of the United States, they would commonly yell "EUREKA", then ride a horse to town to celebrate. Their claim would then be jumped and a fight would ensue, generally ending in the death of the poor miner.
Did miners wear suspenders during the gold rush?
yes, miners did wear suspenders in the gold rush
How were the miners treated after the Eureka Stockade rebellion?
They were eligible for land grants as the mining boom subsided.
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