In March 1850, William Campbell of Strathloddon, found evidence of gold in Victoria. One year later, in January 1851, Campbell disclosed the find and the great Victorian Gold Rush began. All across the country, people flocked to the fields of Victoria. Animals were left untended, drovers deserted their teams, merchants and lawyers rushed from their desks and entire ships' crews, captains included, made their way south to make their fortune. As more and more migrants arrived housing became a peak issue. The answer? Portable iron houses.