1851 - Gold is discovered in New South Wales.

In 1851, gold was discovered near Bathurst, New South Wales, sparking the Australian gold rush.

The first gold rush in Australia began when the government rewarded William Tom and James Lister with a reward of £200 for finding gold at Ophir.

The gold rush quickly spread throughout the region, and many towns near the goldfields grew quickly.

As people from all over the world rushed to the area, the population of the state of New South Wales increased from 133,000 in 1851 to 469,000 in 1861.

The gold rush also had an effect on the economy of the state, as the gold production value rose from £8 million in 1851 to £32 million in 1861.

The gold rush also had a major impact on the lives of the Indigenous people living in the area, as they were forced off their traditional lands and had to compete with the miners for resources.

The gold rush also had an effect on the politics of the state, as the population and wealth of the region increased, leading to a push for political representation.

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