Peter Lalor: A Short Biography with Student Activities

Famous People for School Students

Peter Lalor (1827-1989) NEW

Peter went to Ballarat to find gold, but returned with one less arm than when he set out. Frustrated by high mining licence fees, and the brutal manner in which the police enforced them, Lalor became a key figure in the Eureka Rebellion in 1854. It was while defending the Stockade that his arm was smashed and had to be sawn off. Later, he became a member of the Victorian parliament which did not make Governor Hotham happy. Hotham accused the rebels of treason for which the punishment was death. There was just one treason trial which was enough to show that it would be impossible to gather a jury which would convict the rebels of treason.

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of Peter Lalor. All previous editions are out of print.

• Read on an electronic book reader
• Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone
• Print to read in hard copy
• Make class sets (No restrictions!)
• School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers