Read Australian Short Stories for Boys (& Girls) Page 8

  Chapter 7, The Goldfields.

  1. Who are Patrick and his parents visiting on Sunday?

  2. How long is Patrick going to be away with his father?

  3. Where is their first stop?

  4. How are they travelling?

  5. Who led a revolt?

  6. What could Patrick smell as he kept guard?

  7. What happened while Patrick slept in the wagon?

  8. Where were their next two stops?

  9. Make a map of Victoria. Mark in Melbourne, Ballan, Ballarat and Creswick.

  10. Do a search of goldfields and mark in three other towns.