How many people died in the Eureka Stockade?

At least 22 diggers and six soldiers were killed. The rebellion of miners at Eureka Stockade is a key event in the development of Australia's representational structures and attitudes towards democracy and egalitarianism. Eureka leader Peter Lalor, December 1854:

What was the significance of the Eureka clash?

What was the significance of the Eureka clash?
One of these members was Peter Lalor who had survived the Eureka clash but had been wounded in the left arm, which was later amputated. It was a victory for the miners and was one of the key steps to Victoria instituting male suffrage in 1857 and female suffrage in 1908.

Where is the date on the Eureka Stockade Medal 1854?

Where is the date on the Eureka Stockade Medal 1854?
Text stating "Eureka Stockade" is inscribed on the top of the medal with the date "1854″ is inscribed below the image. The back contains text stating "Australia 200 ye…

What happened to the stockade at first light on 3 December?

He called for the police and army to destroy the stockade at first light on Sunday 3 December. That morning almost 300 mounted and foot troopers, and police attacked the stockade. The assault was over in 15 minutes, with at least 22 diggers (including one woman) and six soldiers losing their lives.

How did Eureka get its name?

How did Eureka get its name?
In May 1853, a doctor picked up a gold nugget in sheep pasture near a little place called Ballarat. He reportedly shouted 'Eureka' and so named the site which attracted 15,000 diggers within months.

What was the fight at Eureka?

What was the fight at Eureka?
The fight at Eureka was not the first time that gangs of hundreds or even thousands of gold diggers had challenged the authority of governors sent out by the Colonial Office in London. Shots had sometimes been fired. It had happened in the colony of New South Wales in the gold rush of 1851 and twice in 1853.