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	BALLARAT - LoveToKnow Article on BALLARAT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ballarat is an important railway centre and its industries include woollenmilling, brewing, iron-founding, flour-miffing and distilling.
		In 1854, in their resistance of an arbitrary tax, the miners came into armed conflict with the authorities; but a commission was appointed to investigate their grievances; and a charter was granted to the town in 1855.
		In 1870 Ballarat was raised to the rank of a city.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BA/BALLARAT.htm (295 words)

	Ballarat, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ballarat is the largest inland city in Victoria, Australia, approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, with a population of 87,000 people.
		Ballarat is notable as the site for Australia's only armed civil uprising, the Eureka Stockade which took place in 1854.
		Ballarat has its own television broadcasting facilities which provide regional television for most of the eureka district.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ballarat (459 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ballarat
		The rich pastures of the Ballarat district were occupied in 1838.
		Ballarat became at a bound the richest goldfield in the world, and forty thousand people were soon encamped upon it.
		Moore opened the successful boys' college at Ballarat, and introduced the Redemptorist Fathers and the Sisters of Nazareth, of St. Joseph, and of St. Brigid.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/02223a.htm (732 words)

	CHARLES BRAY's Ballara Journal
		Ballarat is Victoria’s second largest regional centre with a cosmopolitan lifestyle mixed with the charm and heritage.
		Ballarat: Charles Bray posing in front of "Arch of Victoria" one of Ballarat's outstanding landmarks, the Arch of Victoria marks the beginning of the largest Avenue of Honour in the World.
		Ballarat: Charles Bray posing by Rotunda, "Memorial Of the Armed Forces from Ballarat".As you see in the picture the Obelisk in the middle of the rotunda and the Arch, carries the names of all the men/women who enlisted in the armed forces from Ballarat.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/Oceania/Australia/Victoria/Ballarat (1241 words)

	Ballarat Ghost Town (DesertUSA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ballarat was born in 1896 as a supply point for the mines in the canyons of the Panamints.
		Ballarat was an oasis of fun, frolic, and relaxation -- a town to go to and blow off the dust of long trails and hard work.
		Ballarat is located 3.6 miles from the pavement of the north-south Trona-Wildrose Road (California 178), north of Trona.
	www.desertusa.com /mag99/apr/stories/ballarat.html (1198 words)

	Walkabout - Ballarat
		Ballarat West was proclaimed a township in 1852 and the first town land sale occurred that year.
		Ballarat West was declared a city in 1870 and Ballarat East followed suit in 1872 (they were merged in 1921).
		However, at Ballarat, these resentments became highly focused when they were entangled with a series of local incidents which culminated in the Eureka Rebellion: one of the most famous events in the history of colonial Australia.
	walkabout.com.au /locations/VICBallarat.shtml (7577 words)

	Ballarat - A Learning City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ballarat is one of nine Victorian communities to receive funding this year, under the Bracks government's Learning Towns program...
		THE CITY of Ballarat is expected to formally adopt the title of Learning City this year, Mayor Cr John Barnes has told The Courier...
		Ballarat is not alone in pursuing the notion of a Learning City.
	www.ballaratlearningcity.com.au /news_archive.php (610 words)

	Ballarat Australia History - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Ballarat and District Genealogical Society is currently indexing the Ballarat East Petty Sessions Register at the Ballarat Archives Centre.
		Ballarat Heritage Services are recording the people who were in Ballarat and district before 1857 with special emphasis on those at Eureka.
		Friends of the Ballarat Statues are seeking volunteers to search through public records for relevant Information, and in addition, undertake research at the library, Council archives and the Gold Museum.
	www.ballarathistory.org /news.html (605 words)

	Ballarat information & attractions - Travel Victoria Accommodation Guide
		News that the Ballarat region was home to the richest alluvial goldfield in the world resulted in a population explosion as people came from all over the world seeking fortune.
		By 1855, Ballarat had grown to a city with a population of 100,000 people.
		An important asset to Ballarat is Lake Wendouree, located a couple of kilometres west of the town centre.
	www.travelvictoria.com.au /ballarat (373 words)

	University of Ballarat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The University of Ballarat was established as a university in January 1994.
		Ballarat is famous as the site of the Australian Gold Rush in the 1850s and for its significant role in the emergence of Australian democracy.
		Ballarat is particularly noted for rowing, orienteering, athletics, basketball and hockey.
	www.aeo.us /profiles/Ballarat.html (581 words)

	Ballarat - ACU National Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ballarat offers Camillus Residence, a modern complex of four, five and seven bedroom self-contained houses (79 places) where residents prepare their own meals.
		A picturesque rural town of 86,000 people, Ballarat is a living museum of the gold rush period in Australia, with many fine Victorian buildings.
		Ballarat’s climate is similar to Melbourne’s, with cooler temperature in winter and warmer temperature in summer.
	www.acu.edu.au /ACU_National/Our_Campuses/Ballarat/index.cfm (226 words)

	Ballarat
		Ballarat was formerly a busy country railway station with lines leading to Melbourne to the east, Geelong to the south east, Maryborough and Mildura to the north and Horsam and Adelaide to the west.
		Ballarat station is currently only served by broad guage tracks, however the Geelong to Mildura track is to be standardised in 2003 meaning that both guages will soon service the station.
		Ballarat freight yard to the east and north of the station
	www.stormpages.com /rgth/Serviceton/Ballarat/Ballarat.html (195 words)

	History of Ballarat - Ghost Mine Clues - Mystery at Ghost Mine - Ace Detectives adventure
		Ballarat is a city in central Victoria Australia.
		First settled in 1838, Ballarat developed rapidly after John Dunlop and James Regan discovered a few ounces of gold at Poverty Point in 1851.
		Ballarat was proclaimed a town in 1852, a municipality in 1855, a borough in 1863 and a city in 1870.
	www.planetozkids.com /Ace_Detectives/ghostmine/episode1/ballarat.html (286 words)

	ABC Ballarat » Story Index By Subjects
		Hear from one of Ballarat's most successful poets in the wake of his victory in the Australian Poetry Festival.
		Hear about the Ballarat man whose inventions and innovations lead the world - and how his selfless philosophy helped ensure he was largely forgotten by history.
		Two of Ballarat's vocal darlings the Sweet Monas tell of their plans to open a singing school - and an impromptu number sung in the breakfast studios.
	www.abc.net.au /ballarat/features/HumanInterest.htm (945 words)

	The INN.HOUSE Guide to the Ballarat region
		However, Ballarat enjoys a distinction shared by no other as it was the scene of Australia's one and only armed rebellion against the government of the day.
		The miners formed the Ballarat Reform League which called for the abolition of the licence fees, the right to vote and better opportunities to purchase land.
		In its heyday during the gold rush it was the fifth-largest town in the colony of Victoria.
	www.innhouse.com.au /touring/ballarat.htm (854 words)

	Ballarat - Maps and towns - The Goldfields - visitvictoria.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The legacy of this boom period is still evident in the majestic architecture and wide tree-lined streets of the town today.
		Explore Ballarat’s rich history and heritage, nearby natural attractions and make the most of the friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
		Ballarat is just over 1 hour from Melbourne via the Western Highway.
	www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.0003B8F2-857E-1A5E-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml (311 words)

	Ballarat - California Ghost Town
		The discovery was made in Ballarat, Victoria, in the southeast part of Australia.
		Ballarat was a town literally built from adobe bricks.
		The adobe buildings have nearly returned to the earth but Ballarat is well worth seeing to gain an appreciation of the difficulties miners endured during their search for gold.
	www.ghosttowns.com /states/ca/ballart.html (193 words)

	Ballarat to Face Government Fluoridation Push (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ballarat Province MLC Dianne Hadden yesterday welcomed a community awareness campaign.
		"Ballarat is one of three regions in the state that is not fluoridated.
		Ballarat West MLA Karen Overington said she supported community consultation.
	www.fluoridealert.org /news/1727.html (268 words)

	myballarat.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		TOMBOY Hill has cemented Ballarat's position on the wine map with its inclusion in the prestigious James Halliday Australian Wine Companion.
		BALLARAT householders are being warned of a water-filter salesman who leads people to believe he is involved with Central Highlands Water.
		BALLARAT Mayor David Vendy has told knockers of the multi-million dollar fast rail project to "shut up".
	www.myballarat.com (194 words)

	Ballarat
		Situated in a quiet rural setting just 1.5 kilometres from the heart of Ballarat, Goldfields Holiday Park is a member of the high quality BIG4 group of holiday parks, which can be found in locations all around Australia.
		Ballarats working museum to preserve the style of their former street tramways and trams.
		The Modellers of Ballarat Club are a friendly, non-competition based club which welcomes like minded modellers no matter what their level of experience or interests.
	www.vicnet.net.au /victoria/ballarat (591 words)

	Surround Panorama
		Ballarat is Victoria's third largest city and one of Australia's largest inland cities, population approx.
		With the discovery of Gold in 1851 it was transformed from a sparsely populated agricultural area to a boom town and mecca for immigrants in search of riches.
		Today Ballarat is an educational, industrial and agricultural centre experiencing a new boom - Melbourne commuters who have discovered the clear central highlands air and great historic housing.
	www.surroundpanorama.com /VRBallarat.html (604 words)

	2004 Federal Election. Ballarat Electorate Profile. Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)
		Ballarat is a seat that has changed hands regularly, its most recent history seeing it held by Labor's John Mildren (1980-90) and the Liberal's Michael Ronaldson (1990-2001).
		Ballarat was the only seat lost by the government in 2001, but significantly, was the only marginal seat without a sitting MP.
		Ballarat was won in 2001 by former social worker Catherine King.
	www.abc.net.au /elections/federal/2004/guide/ball.htm (384 words)

	HMAS Ballarat - Royal Australian Navy
		HMAS BALLARAT I was launched in December 1940 as one of 60 Australian Minesweepers commonly known as Corvettes.
		BALLARAT I was also built in Williamstown and provided a valuable and most distinguished service during WWII.
		The keel of BALLARAT was laid on 4 August 2000.
	www.navy.gov.au /ships/ballarat (250 words)

	United Way Ballarat - Community Funds of Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The United Way Ballarat Community Fund is a non-profit agency committed to raising funds to support the work of organisations serving the health and welfare of residents of the Ballarat region.
		Funding is allocated on the basis of proven need, with consideration given to the demand for services, the effective delivery of those services, and the degree of overlap with other organisations.
		The United Way Ballarat Community Fund is a non-profit fundraising agency, which assists existing non-profit organisations in the provision of health and welfare services.
	unitedway.ballarat.net.au /funding_app.htm (754 words)

	Ballarat Discovery of Gold
		At its peak, in 1868, the Ballarat goldfield supported 300 companies and the population of the settlement was estimated at 64,000.
		Ballarat was the scene of Australia's most famous civic insurrection.
		Ballarat was proclaimed a township in 1852, created a municipality in 1855, a borough in 1863, and was proclaimed a City on 9 September 1870.
	www.ballarat.com /gold.htm (749 words)

	Ballarat * eureka!
		Ballarat is approximately 75 minutes drive from Melbourne along the Western Freeway (dual lane freeway) and is the major access point to western Victoria.
		With a population of 84,500, Ballarat is the ideal destination for your next holiday.
		Ballarat Wildlife Park is set on 16 hectares of natural bushland, a tranquil backdrop for a diverse collection of Australian wildlife.
	www.visitballarat.com.au (252 words)

	Ballarat
		If you are interested in buying a windcheater with the club logo on it (BALLARAT DEAF SOCIAL CLUB INC), it will cost between $20 and $25 plus $1 for printing, depending on your choice of colour and windcheater style.
		Mark Gravolin, who is deaf and recently conducted research into the employment needs of people who are deaf, will be visiting the Ballarat region once a month to provide support to Highlands Personnel and other employment agencies.
		Ballarat Deaf Social Club Inc water basketball competition is all over with our team being at the bottom of the ladder.The team captain Ivan Annear received a wooden spoon trophy from Paul Bourke on behalf of the club team.
	online.nmit.vic.edu.au /deafonline/ballarat.htm (933 words)

	Ballarat Australia History - About This Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		No part of the Ballarat History Central Web site may be reproduced by any process, except as permitted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (i.e.
		The Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. is working on information relating to the Koori history in the Ballarat area.
		Ballarat 1900-2000 Celebrating the Century, Supplement to the Ballarat Courier, 3 December 1999.
	www.ballarathistory.org /about.html (870 words)

	Ballarat
		Now a ghost town, Ballarat served nearby mining camps from 1897 to 1917.
		At the time we went to Ballarat for the first time Seldom Seen Slim was still resident.
		I don't remember much about him except that he was an older fellow with a penchant for talk.
	www.high-desert-memories.com /ballarat.html (183 words)

	Ballarat Accommodation Holiday Rentals VIC Australia
		Stays features premier Ballarat Accommodation in all areas on the Ballarat.
		Ballarat is part of the The Goldfields region which also includes Ballarat, Bendigo, Clunes, Castlemaine, Maldon, Cardigan Village, Heathcote.
		To view individual Ballarat properties, check the calendar and initiate a booking request, click on the BROWSE button.
	ballarat.stays.com.au (466 words)

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