Edward Hargraves
Edward Hargraves was an Australian gold prospector credited with discovering gold in New South Wales in 1851, which sparked the Australian Gold Rush and transformed Melbourne into a bustling metropolis. His return from the California Gold Rush with the belief that gold could be found in Australia marked a pivotal moment in the country's history, leading to a massive influx of immigrants and significant economic growth.
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Edward Hargraves returned from America convinced that there was gold to be found in Australia.
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