Ballarat was founded as a direct result of the Victorian goldrush.
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Today Ballarat is spelt, 'Ballarat'. But in days gone by it used to be spelt, 'Ballaarat.'
Ballarat's area is about 740 km2
From Bendigo to Ballarat by road is a distance of 117km.
The Ballarat Reform League was formed in 1853 to represent the interests of miners on the Ballarat goldfield.
University of Ballarat was created in 1994.
The Ballarat Star was created in 1855.
The Ballarat Star ended in 1924.
The area of Ballarat is 740 square kilometers.
Ballarat Christian College was created in 1999.
The old Ballarat Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria