iCentre: Development of Events in the Australian Colony: Eureka Stockade

National Museum of Australia - The Eureka Stockade

National Museum of Australia - The Eureka Stockade
Imagine that…

Five thousand men and women have gathered together. They are angry. They say they will disobey laws that are unfair. They build a sort of fort or barricade, and some are carrying weapons. A force of soldiers is nearby.

BTN - Eureka Stockade

BTN - Eureka Stockade
The Battle of the Eureka Stockade was fought in Ballarat, Victoria between gold miners and Colonial forces in 1854.
What were the miners rebelling against?
Why is this event a significant point in Australia's history?

PowerPoint

Eureka Stockade PowerPoint

Events leading up to the Eureka Stockade

01:01Mock interview with James Scobie describing the lead up to his death.

02:09Describes the inquest into the death of James Scobie and subsequent events.

02:46Explains the other reasons why miners were disgruntled.04:08Describes the formation of the Ballarat Reform League.

04:27Describes the miners' list of demands for reform.

Conditions before the Eureka Stockade

00:30Summarises the events leading up to the stockade.

01:40Describes living conditions on the goldfields.

04:07Describes the makeup of Australia in the 19th century.

04:40Describes the 'chartists' and their motivations for action.

The Eureka Stockade

Ably assisted by a range of experts the HNN team turns its attention to the Eureka Stockade, examining its various aspects, the events leading up to the Stockade, key figures involved, women and Eureka, the aftermath and legacies from it.

Videos

In 1854 goldminers at the Eureka Stockade, Ballarat rebelled against the Victorian government. See this Defining moment in Australia's history brought to life, as told by historian David Hunt.

The Eureka Stockade

The democracy all Australians enjoy today began at the goldfields, but how? Ronan guides students through the events that led up to the Eureka Stockade at Bakery Hill in Ballarat.