What was the Eureka Rebellion (1854)?

Introduction The Eureka Rebellion occurred in 1854, instigated by gold miners in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, who revolted against the colonial authority of the United Kingdom. It culminated in the Battle of the Eureka Stockade, which was fought between rebels and the colonial forces of Australia on 03 December 1854 at Eureka Lead and named after… Read More