Gold Rush

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Across
  1. 2. A tool to obtain gold out of the water.
  2. 5. A town in Victoria known for the Eureka Stockade.
  3. 8. A native or inhabitant of China.
  4. 9. A small, solid lump.
  5. 12. A sudden achievement or valuable discovery, as of a precious mineral.
  6. 13. Extensive amounts of material possessions or money; wealth.
  7. 14. A precious yellow metallic element.
  8. 15. The process of extracting ore or minerals from the ground.
  9. 16. A tool with cutting edges or a pointed end for boring holes in hard materials.
Down
  1. 1. Unit of measurement for gold.
  2. 3. A city starting with ‘B’ in NSW that started the Australian gold rush.
  3. 4. A unit of weight in the U.S. Customary System, equal to 28.35 grams.
  4. 6. Giving official permission to do something.
  5. 7. Those who work to extract minerals from the earth.
  6. 10. In the 1880's, this city in Victoria was the richest city in Victoria.
  7. 11. The largest gold nugget, the 'Welcome Stranger' was found in this city in Victoria.