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This an excellent site that covers content on all of the **related topics**. Under the **Discovery of Gold** link there is an **interactive map** that provides information on **discoveries** and **major events** during the Gold rush.The **Science and Technology** link has an interactive site on different **Mining Techniques.** The **Immigration and Population** link provides information on the **Chinese and Aboriginal** People.The **Economy and Infrastructure** link discuss the **Effects of the Gold rush** on Australia. Don't forget to enlarge the **artwork images** - they will provide lots of information on various topics. = = = = = = = = This site focuses on the **Eureka Stockade**. It provides background information about the events leading up to the stockade and details of the actual uprising. There are links to **biographies** on people involved in the Stockade eg **Peter Lalor**. Go to the **Flag** link to find out the history behind this famous flag. Why was the flag so significant? What did it stand for? If you want the Eureka Stockade described to you short and simply, go to the **'Hop Through Australia's History'** link. The **Eureka Stockade-Ballarat** link has interesting information that will help on the **Gold Discovery** task.

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This is a **kid-friendly** site with simple but clear and precise information. It covers the folowing topics; - **Background information** - take a look at the image page - improve your visual literacy skills - there is a great map that locates the main Australian Golfields -**Searching for Gold** -**Women** (includes work and child-birth) - **Life** on the Goldfields - The **Chinese** - **Eureka Stockade**