Shadows of Gold

ebook Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy · Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past

By MARJI HILL

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The Eureka Stockade laid the foundation for many aspects of the democratic system that Australia has today - freedom of speech, the right to vote, and political equality.

Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, in Shadows of Gold, tells how:


  • The discovery of gold in Victoria led to seeds of rebellion.
  • The gold rush resulted in a population explosion and was to become Australia's greatest decade in people building with diverse communities and religions, different races, and different ideologies.
  • The arrival of the British in Victoria had a catastrophic impact on First Nations people changing the lives of First Nations people forever.
  • The gold miners with the discovery of gold in Victoria were politically powerless and stung by daily oppression.
  • The stage was set for one of the most dramatic episodes of Australia's history.

  • If you relish the uncovering of hidden stories, iconic episodes or truth-telling to do with Australia's past, then this beautifully illustrated book and the others in the series are for you.

    Shadows of Gold