Episode 1 of 3
Open Rebellion Begins
- When
- 29 November 1854
- Where
- Ballarat
Miners swore allegiance to the Eureka Flag, marking the start of open rebellion against colonial authority.
On 29 November 1854, a crowd of approximately 10,000 miners swore allegiance to the Eureka Flag. Governor Hotham reported that disaffected miners consecrated an 'Australian flag of independence' and offered vows for its defence, signaling the escalation from civil disobedience to armed resistance.
Sources
- Eureka Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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