Updated: 20 Sep 2023
5 posters outlining gold mining techniques used during the Australian Gold Rush.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 5 - 6
The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
The effects of a significant development or event on a colony
The effects of a significant development or event on a colony
The role of a significant individual or group, including First Nations Australians and those who migrated to Australia, in the development or events in an Australian colony
5 posters outlining gold mining techniques used during the Australian Gold Rush.
Use this teaching resource in the classroom when learning about popular gold mining techniques originally used on the goldfields.
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All images used are in the public domain due to copyright expiry.
The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
The effects of a significant development or event on a colony
The effects of a significant development or event on a colony
The role of a significant individual or group, including First Nations Australians and those who migrated to Australia, in the development or events in an Australian colony
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