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Eureka Rebellion

Thomas Kennedy

6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

Swearing Allegiance to the Southern Cross (Eureka Rebellion)

Thomas Kennedy (1817-1859) was a miner, who had a minor role in the events of the Eureka Rebellion of 1854. Kennedy was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, in approximately 1817 (his exact date of birth is unknown).[1] Along with many others, who were seeking a fortune in gold, he … [Read more...] about Thomas Kennedy

Filed Under: IAC biographies Tagged With: biography, Eureka Rebellion, IAC list, Thomas Kennedy (1817-1859) (subject)

Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]

3 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Victoria’s only battlefield By X. Few remember that the 3rd December was the sixtieth anniversary of Eureka — Victoria’s only experience of warfare on … [Read more...] about Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Eureka Rebellion, Frederick Vern (1800s) (subject), Peter Lalor (1827-1889) (subject), SourceTrove, year1915

Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]

3 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These news items, including items regarding the Crimean War (1853-1856) and the Eureka Rebellion (1854), are extracts from the “Summary for England” section published in The Empire (Sydney, NSW), 30 December 1854.] Summary for England Per G.S.S.S. Co.’s … [Read more...] about Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Crimean War (1853-1856), early colonial shipping to Australia, Eureka Rebellion, news items, SourceTrove, year1854

Ballarat [14 November 1854]

3 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding some of the problems on the Ballarat goldfields (just prior to the Eureka Rebellion). Published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer, 14 November 1854.] Ballarat. (From our Correspondent.) November 11th. If matters fall out as … [Read more...] about Ballarat [14 November 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, year1854

Eureka Stockade: A fighting affair of the Australian gold field [George L. Kilmer, 16 July 1892]

30 October 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article on the Eureka Rebellion, by the American author George L. Kilmer (1851-1905); it contains various inaccuracies, but is of interest regarding how the story of the rebellion was told in other countries. Published in the South Side Signal (Babylon, New York), 16 … [Read more...] about Eureka Stockade: A fighting affair of the Australian gold field [George L. Kilmer, 16 July 1892]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, George L. Kilmer, national origin USA, SourceMiscellaneous, year1892

Ballaarat [1 December 1854]

14 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding the Eureka Rebellion, printed two few days before the Battle of the Eureka Stockade. Published in The Argus, 1 December 1854.] Ballaarat. In another portion of this paper will be found accounts, from different sources, of the course of events … [Read more...] about Ballaarat [1 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, year1854

The Eureka Rebellion

3 December 2013 · Leave a Comment

Swearing Allegiance to the Southern Cross (Eureka Rebellion)

Various articles relating to the Eureka Rebellion of 1854, the Battle of the Eureka Stockade (3rd December 1854), the subsequent Eureka trials, and some of the leading people involved (arranged in chronological order). Ballaarat [14 November 1854] An article regarding some of … [Read more...] about The Eureka Rebellion

Filed Under: IAC significant events, topics Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, Eureka Stockade, Eureka trials and Eureka prisoners, significant events and commemorative dates

The Eureka rebellion: Diggers take up arms against police and military [chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 23 June 1935.] The story of Australia — LII The Eureka rebellion Diggers take up arms against police and military The refusal of Governor Hotham to release the … [Read more...] about The Eureka rebellion: Diggers take up arms against police and military [chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, Eureka Stockade, gold licence, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), Peter Lalor (1827-1889) (subject), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1935

Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 16 June 1935.] The story of Australia. — LI Digger hunting on the goldfields During the three years which passed since the discovery of gold in 1851 the … [Read more...] about Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Ballarat (Victoria), Eureka Rebellion, gold licence, goldfields, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1935

To the colonists of Victoria [letter from Peter Lalor, 7 April 1855]

28 August 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A letter from Peter Lalor, leader of the Eureka rebellion at Ballarat in 1854, regarding the battle of the Eureka Stockade and related matters. Published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer, 7 April 1855. The letter was also published in several other newspapers … [Read more...] about To the colonists of Victoria [letter from Peter Lalor, 7 April 1855]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, Eureka Stockade, Peter Lalor (1827-1889) (author), SourceTrove, year1855

Vern’s last letter [15 January 1855]

24 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A letter from Frederick Vern, one of the leading figures in the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Age, 15 January 1855.] Vern’s last letter The following letter — the last written in these colonies by the now celebrated Vern — has been sent to us for … [Read more...] about Vern’s last letter [15 January 1855]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, Frederick Vern (1800s) (author), SourceGoogleNews, SourceTrove, year1855

Mr. George Black [19 April 1879]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article, written by Henry Richard Nicholls, regarding George Black, who was part of the events of the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 19 April 1879.] Mr. George Black. There appeared in the obituary column of The Argus a few days ago the following … [Read more...] about Mr. George Black [19 April 1879]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, George Black (1817-1879) (subject), H. R. Nicholls (1830-1912) (author), SourceTrove, year1879

Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion aftermath, 26 December 1854]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on some events arising from the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 26 December 1854.] Ballaaratt. Ballaarat, December 21st, 1854. I am very sorry to have to record the death of Captain Wise, which took place this morning. This event has created … [Read more...] about Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion aftermath, 26 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, text unclear (original needed for correction) [IAC], year1854

Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion, 15 December 1854]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 15 December 1854.] Ballaarat. On the night of the fatal 3rd December, we had come to the conclusion that there was every prospect of sad doings at Ballaarat; and we therefore requested one of the ablest … [Read more...] about Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion, 15 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, year1854

Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion trials, 14 December 1854]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on the committal proceedings of the Eureka Rebellion prisoners. Published in the Colonial Times, 14 December 1854.] Ballaarat. The trials of state prisoners commenced on the 6th. Mr. Sturt presided, and Mr. Webster, and Mr. Smith sat with him. Mr. … [Read more...] about Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion trials, 14 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, Eureka trials and Eureka prisoners, SourceTrove, Union Jack at Eureka, year1854

Further particulars of the Ballaarat affray [Eureka Rebellion, 5 December 1854]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 5 December 1854.] Further particulars of the Ballaarat affray. The facts of the unfortunate encounter at Ballaarat, as we have been enabled to gather them, in addition to the hurried statement received at … [Read more...] about Further particulars of the Ballaarat affray [Eureka Rebellion, 5 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, year1854

Fatal collision at Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion, 4 December 1854]

24 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 4 December 1854.] By express. Fatal collision at Ballaarat. Monday, 3 a.m. At the above hour a gentleman arrived at this office who had ridden through express, leaving Ballaarat at half-past one … [Read more...] about Fatal collision at Ballaarat [Eureka Rebellion, 4 December 1854]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Eureka Rebellion, SourceTrove, year1854

A Ballad of Eureka [poem by Victor Daley]

6 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Victor Daley about the Eureka Rebellion which occurred in Ballarat in 1854. Published in Creeve Roe: Poetry by Victor Daley, 1947.] A Ballad of Eureka Stand up, my young Australian, In the brave light of the sun, And hear how Freedom’s battle Was in … [Read more...] about A Ballad of Eureka [poem by Victor Daley]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: appears under more than one title, Creeve Roe: Poetry (Victor Daley 1947), Eureka Rebellion, poem, SourceIACLibrary, Victor Daley (1858-1905) (author), year1947

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