Our collection of websites has started - if you find something to add, let me know!
A good collection from primary sources. A virtual exhibition of life on the goldfields with paintings, sketches and observations from the people of the time
Gold Downunder is a comprehensive site that even includes a quiz - give it a go when you think you've learnt all there is to know about gold!
State Library - Eureka! The rush for gold, a fantastic collection of resources including images of artists' works, diaries, letters and more...
KidCyber - Gold Rush in Australia: A great place to start your understanding of the gold rushes in Australia. It includes a number of useful links to other sites.
Lots of good information from the SBS website including discovery, life on the diggings, the immigration, bushrangers and the Eureka Stockade.
Lots of information about Australia's goldfileds. This link takes you to People of the Goldfields, but use the side links to search other aspects of life on the goldfields.
The National Museum of Australia has some great primary resources including: paintings, objects and documents that help tell the story of the discovery of gold.
Read about the Chinese experience on the Ballarat Goldfields from Victorian Collections website
Good information on the properties and classification of gold.
Read first-hand accounts about life on the diggings!
Ducksters: an online encyclopedia for kids. On this page find out the basic facts about gold.