Frederick Vern

Frederick Vern was a German who was one of the leaders in the Eureka Rebellion.[1] He helped form the Ballarat Reform League. Vern went into hiding after the rebellion and spent a number of months on the run.[2][3]

References

  1. Frederick Vern at German Australia
  2. "GOLD-SEEKERS OF THE FIFTIES". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 16, 532. Victoria, Australia. 1 July 1899. p. 4. Retrieved 10 August 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "THE EUREKA STOCKADE". The Ballarat Star. Vol. XV, no. 15. Victoria, Australia. 18 January 1870. p. 2 (SUPPLEMENT TO THE BALLARAT STAR). Retrieved 10 August 2020 via National Library of Australia.


After the trials held in melbourne he came clean and served three months in prison.

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