The troopers kept Law and Order on the goldfields, ensuring that there was a minimal level of lawlessness. They were also the ones who conducted licence checks among the miners.
2 and a half days
During the 1850s gold rush, the population of Ballarat grew to more than 20,000 people. This was between 1851 and 1867.
Starship Troopers - role-playing game - happened in 2005.
The Eureka Stockade was a battle between the gold miners on the Ballarat goldfields and the troopers (colonial police).
Julian Combs is the actor that portrayed the role of Professor Hart on VR Troopers.
Ballarat
Today Ballarat is spelt, 'Ballarat'. But in days gone by it used to be spelt, 'Ballaarat.'
Ballarat's area is about 740 km2
The Ballarat Reform League was formed in 1853 to represent the interests of miners on the Ballarat goldfield.
From Bendigo to Ballarat by road is a distance of 117km.
The area of Ballarat is 740 square kilometers.
University of Ballarat was created in 1994.