Question

During the Australian gold rush of the 1850s, gold was discovered in all of the following places except __________. A. South Australia B. the Northern Territory C. Western Australia D. Queensland

Answer 1

The real answer is A. South Australia

Answer 2

In 1851, Edward Hargraves discovered gold near Bathurst.
During the Australian gold rush of the 1850s, gold was discovered in all of the following places (South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland), except Northern Territory.
The Australian gold rush had a huge effect on the Australian economy and our development as a nation.