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Ballarat is one of the biggest inland cities in Australia, it is home to the oldest standing theartre in the Southern Hemisphere, Her Majestys Theatre.
The Victorian town of Ballarat is significant in Australia's gold mining history. It is where the Eureka Stockade - the great gold miners' rebellion of 1854 - took place. Ultimately, the Eureka Stockade led to democratic rule in Australia.
The city's name derives from two aboriginal words meaning a camping or resting place - "Balla" meaning elbow, or reclining on the elbow, and "Arat" meaning place.
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Which is closer to Melbourne ballarat or dubbo?
Ballarat
Why are there 2 ways to spell Ballarat?
Today Ballarat is spelt, 'Ballarat'. But in days gone by it used to be spelt, 'Ballaarat.'
What is the size of ballarat?
Ballarat's area is about 740 km2
How far is it from Ballarat to Bendigo?
From Bendigo to Ballarat by road is a distance of 117km.
When was the Ballarat League formed and why?
The Ballarat Reform League was formed in 1853 to represent the interests of miners on the Ballarat goldfield.
When was University of Ballarat created?
University of Ballarat was created in 1994.
What is the area of Ballarat?
The area of Ballarat is 740 square kilometers.
When was The Ballarat Star created?
The Ballarat Star was created in 1855.
When did The Ballarat Star end?
The Ballarat Star ended in 1924.
When was Ballarat Clarendon College created?
Ballarat Christian College was created in 1999.
Why was Ballarat founded?
Ballarat was founded as a direct result of the Victorian goldrush.
Where is the location of James Scobie's grave?
The old Ballarat Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria
