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Why did Peter Lalor go to the goldfields?
gold rush. Peter Lalor came to Australia from his home in Ireland in the 1840s to escape the Great Famine*, which was caused by a disease that affected potatoes. Many Irish people died from starvation and many of those who survived left the country in search of a better life.
What happened Bakery Hill?
On 29 November 1854 a ‘Monster Meeting’ was held on Bakery Hill against the gold licence which was seen as an unjust tax. A flag, representing the Southern Cross, with white stars on a dark blue background, was said to be flown on an eighty foot pole. The diggers took the ‘Oath of the Southern Cross’.
When did Bakery Hill mcdonalds open?
Mr Nigro is now the third owner of the restaurant, which opened in 1978.
What did Peter Lalor do in Melbourne Australia?
They arrived at Melbourne in October 1852 and Peter found work on the construction of the Melbourne-Geelong railway; he and Richard also became partners with another Irishman as wine, spirits and provision merchants in Melbourne. In 1853 Peter left for the Ovens diggings.
When did Peter Lalor join the Reform League?
Lalor found work on the Melbourne – Geelong railway and then at the Eureka goldfield in 1853. He joined the Ballarat Reform League, formed by miners on November 11, 1854, to protest high license fees, police mistreatment, lack of representation, and shortage of land.
Where did Peter Lalor and his brother Richard work?
However, Peter and his brother Richard decided to go to Australia, arriving in Victoria in October 1852. Lalor worked first in the construction of the Melbourne – Geelong railway line, but resigned to take part in the Victorian Gold Rush. He began mining in the Ovens diggings ( Beechworth ),…
Where did Peter Lalor go when he left Ireland?
Lalor was born at Tenakill, Queens County, Ireland into a large family, active in Irish politics. He left Ireland with his brother, Richard, and went to Victoria, Australia, in 1852. They worked on building the railway between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1853 Peter went to the Ovens River looking for gold, and Richard went back to Ireland.