The Eureka stockade revolution, Australia

[Cristo Rei]

The Eureka stockade in Australia is similar to the Boston tea party in America...
It was a revolution against the British monarchy and the Victorian police who were as brutal as they are today. It was also the beginning of the democratic system we had before covid

Here is a short video for anyone who is interested in understanding where Australia came from

The Eureka flag that should replace the current Australian flag...
It is adorned by the Southern Cross

 

[Jay Ross]

This is an advertising ploy by a Skill share sponsorship.

The story may be factually correct, but the purpose was to line pockets.

 

[Cristo Rei]

OK. I remember learning this at school but had forgotten the details of it...
Interesting anyway. Charging for a mining license seems reasonable to us today but it wasn't back then obviously.