Peter Lalor-Life summary

1827-Peter Lalor was born, 5th of February

1852-Lalor and his brother Richard emigrated to Australia after hearing about the gold discoveries.

1853-Peter Lalor left Melbourne for the Ovens gold diggings, Peter Lalor began the career of a gold digger.

1854-James Scobie was murdered 7 October, Peter Lalor famously led the Eureka rebellion in Ballarat, ended his mining career, and decided to become a general merchant.

1855-Peter married Alicia Dunne, finished his job as a general merchant, and was appointed as a member of the upper house.

1856-Lalor left the upper house and was made member of the lower house

1868-without giving up his membership of the lower house, Lalor became a land agent

1871-Peter gave up his place in the lower house and finished his work as a land agent

1874-Lalor reclaimed his membership in the lower house

1889-This year brought the end of his career and the end of his life, as Peter died on the 9th of Febuary, aged 34 years





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