Download or read book The Gold Rush written by John Barwick and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Shaping Australia series for late primary/early secondary school students.Tells of the discovery of gold in Australia and the effects on Australian society. Presents the events leading up to the Eureka stockade and discusses the impact of the population increases caused by the gold rushes. Copiously illustrated. Includes a time line, glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.