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Who really discovered gold in Australia?

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March 10, 2025 6:30am

13m

History says that the first person to discover gold in Australia was Edward Hammond Hargraves. The truth, however, is a little murkier. In his new book, GOLD, historian Matt Murphy reveals that Hargraves was a charlatan and imposter who betrayed his fellow prospectors,

  • GUEST: Author, Matt Murphy
  • PRODUCER: Ali Benton