Chewton

Commissioner's Tent, Forest Creek, University of Ballarat Art Collection.

Background

On 08 December 1851 a meeting was held at Forest Creek (Chewton). Around 14,000 diggers attended and delegates were sent to Melbourne to petition Governor Charles La Trobe. In response 130 troops were sent to Forest Creek (Chewton).

Also See

Ballarat Reform League Inc. Monuments Project

Ballarat Reform League Inc. Chewton Monument

Chewton Essay

Ann Duke

George Duke