The Eureka Stockade happened on the goldfields of Victoria in 1854, when gold miners (called diggers) fought against government soldiers in protest over gold licences, taxation without representataion, and the harsh and unjust treatment they received at the hands of the often cruel and corrupt police troopers. Many people today claim that this was the foundation of democracy in Australia. Some call it the unfinished revolution.

Follow on Facebook and check out my Webpage.
Say G'day at rippingyarnsfromhistory@gmail.com drop me an email.

If you think this Ripping yarn was worth a cuppa, I'd be extremely grateful
Buy me a cuppa