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In which Australian states was gold first discovered?

Answer: New South Wales and Victoria

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New South Wales and Victoria

South Australia and Western Australia

New South Wales and Tasmania

Queensland and Western Australia

Chapter: Australia and its people

In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

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