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	Eureka Rebellion Precinct, Ballarat, Victoria. Eureka Rebellion Precinct, Ballarat, Victoria The Eureka Rebellion Historic Precinct, comprising the Eureka Stockade battlefield, Stockyard Hill, the site of the Free Trade Hotel, the probable site of the Eureka Stockade itself, the Eureka Stockade Reserve and the Eureka Stockade monument, is of National significance for its association with one of the most influential events in Australia's history since European settlement. The Eureka Rebellion, culminating in the fight for the Eureka Stockade on 3 December 1854, has become synonymous in Australia's history with the concept of fair play and equal opportunity for all and remains a key element in the concept of an Australian cultural tradition and identity. The Eureka flag has been adopted by different groups in the community as a symbol of this association (Criteria A & G). The Eureka Rebellion Historic Precinct is also significant for its association with the activities of the Ballarat Reform League which, through its actions to establish a Stockade and take up arms against government forces, was influential in the establishment of democratic government in the Colony of Victoria (Criterion A & H). The precinct is significant for its association with the legend of Eureka and Peter Lalor, the leader of the Eureka Stockade battle, which have been immortalised in Australian literature, theatre, film and folklore (Criteria A, G & H). Within the wider boundaries of the historic precinct, the Eureka Stockade Reserve is significant as the site of the fight for the Eureka Stockade and for its long standing association with the commemoration of the Eureka Rebellion since its proclamation in 1870. This association is enhanced by the many structures and plantings established on the Reserve by the community since 1884, including the Eureka Stockade Memorial, the drinking fountain, the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Gates, a field gun, the Eureka Halls, glasshouse, caretaker's residence, caravan park and Lake Penhallurick (Criteria A & D). The Reserve is also significant as the focus for community celebrations and strong community attachment, from the time of its establishment in 1870 until the closure of the swimming pool in 1964 and for its continuing importance as a recreational reserve for visitors and residents today (Criterion G). The Eureka Rebellion Historic Precinct is significant for its association with Peter Lalor, who led the miners in battle against government troops at the Eureka Stockade and who went on to become a Member of the Legislative Council and later served as Speaker almost until his death in 1889 (Criterion H). The Reserve is significant for its ability to demonstrate Ballarat community attitudes towards the events of the Eureka Rebellion, particularly through the physical development of the Reserve and its variety of social uses since 1870 (Criteria A & G). The Eureka Stockade Monument, located in the Eureka Stockade Reserve, is significant as the main memorial commemorating the site of the Eureka Stockade and the events of 3 December 1854. Its significance is enhanced by the addition of the marble tablet to the memorial by the Eureka Improvement Committee in 1923, honouring the heroism of the pioneers who died at the Eureka Stockade in their fight for liberty and the soldiers who died during the final battle (Criteria A & B). The Eureka Stockade Monument is significant as the symbolic focus for the Eureka tradition and associated anniversaries, pilgrimages and political protests by different groups in the Australian community (Criterion G).   .....