Ballarat, City of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia


Postcode: 3350
Description: City
Location: West of Melbourne
Named: Aboriginal word balla meaning elbow, hence resting on one’s elbow or resting place. Also spelt Ballaarat. First called Yuille’s Swamp for Yuille’s station. (Blake)

Prahran Mechanics' Institute

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Ballarat Historical Society

Ballarat and District Genealogical Society


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