Ballarat Gold Escort Robbery (1853)
On this day in 1853, bushrangers held up a gold escort near Ballarat, stealing 1,500 ounces in what became one of Australia’s most daring gold heists.
On this day in 1853, bushrangers held up a gold escort near Ballarat, stealing 1,500 ounces in what became one of Australia’s most daring gold heists.