Peter Lalor
A man who changed gold mining
PETER'S LIFE
- Born-1827 Died-1889
- had been married
- had 2 children
- migrated to Australia- 1854
- lost his heart for politics after daughter & wife died
WHAT WAS HIS ROLE
- Eureka stockade leader and politician.
- The Eureka Stockade was caused by a disagreement over what gold miners felt were unfair laws and policing of their work by government.
- Peter disagreed with the law.
Challenges
Challenges:
- lost an arm
- paying a miner's license
- moving countries
- gave people courage
Achievements
Achievements
- the gold rush
- leading the Eureka Stockade
- getting married
- becoming a father