What were the police called in the gold rush?
troopers
The best recruits were assigned to the NSW mounted police – an elite unit. These men were known as ‘troopers’.
What did the police do in the gold rush?
Police could increase their wages through incentive payments which involved catching people for fine-able offences. These included prosecutions for mining without a licence, obscene language and selling liquor without a licence.
Where can you fossick for gold in NSW?
Welcome to the NSW Gold Trails
- CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope. The Dish (CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope) is one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks with an amazing history!
- O’Brien’s Hill.
- Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins.
- Lambing Flat Chinese Festival.
- Hill End.
- Eugowra.
What were the rules on the diggings?
Diggers in New South Wales and Victoria had to pay 30 shillings a month for a licence. This allowed them to dig for gold in a specific area of ground. At the end of each month they had to pay another 30 shillings and get another licence.
How were the miners treated by police?
The miners felt this was an unfair system and were prepared to fight for change. Police invaded the mines to enforce the licensing laws, in late November 1854. The miners refused to cooperate, and burned their licences and stoned police.
Why did the gold rush happen?
The California Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 and was arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century.
What problems did the Australian gold rush cause?
Disease was rife upon the goldfields, where poor sanitation meant that refuse and excrement were liable to end up in the rivers that supplied drinking water for those on the diggings. Dysentery, typhus and other contagious diseases were all represented.