BHS Publications
Ballarat & District Pioneers and Old Residents Directory 1837-1855
This research directory is an amazing compilation on names during 1837-1855. There are few official records covering Ballarat and district until 1856. The information and contacts provided will assist researchers in gathering accurate information on the early settlement of the goldfield town of Ballarat, and its surrounding districts. It should be remembered that the information at this document is only as reliable as the original informant, so readers are advised to check information given in each entry against primary sources.
The information in this book should be used as a starting point for research. You are encouraged to write to the publisher highlighting inaccurate information in both this publication and/or other publications. In this way inaccuracies in publications can be updated and corrected. This is important as many authors repeat inaccuracies in previous publications because they are not aware of such errors.
This Research Directory can be used as a forum to correct such errors.
Details relating to people covered in this research directory are given under three headings as indicated below. Information is listed below these headings, with Research ID number being given in bold text.
Family Names
Family being researched Years in Ballarat District
Where family was located
Researcher ID number
SAMPLE - FAMILY NAMES
ABBOTT, Henry <1853> Ballarat
Abbott arrived in Australia on 5 September 1853, and arrived in Ballarat 1 October 1853. Abbot first dug for gold at Sailorís gully. He resided Eastwood St, Ballarat East and was recorded on the 1855 Electoral Roll, under the electoral qualification of Minerís Right. Native place, England.
ABRAHAM, H <1853-1880> Little Bendigo
Abraham arrived in Australia in 1852, and arrived in Ballarat in 1853. He first dug for gold at Little Bendigo Native place, England
ABRAHAM, LAZARUS <1855> Ballarat
Resided at Ballarat, and recorded on the 1855 Electoral Roll, under the electoral qualification of Minerís Right.
Eureka Research Directory
Compiled by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni
Who was at Eureka? You can find out the answer in this award winning research directory.
The Eureka Research Directory is a compilation of over 1000 names, based on Ballarat Heritage Services database which comprises over 10 years research.
This directory was recognised in the 1999 Local History Awards for excellence in research and indexing.
If you can assist in providing information or photographs for the next edition please email to info@ballaratheritage.com.au or post to PO Box 2209, Ballarat Mail Centre, Victoria, Australia, 3461
106pp, illustrations, AUS$25.00
Mount Alexander District Early Settlers and Old Residents Directory 1837-1856
Compiled by Clare Gervasoni and Dorothy Wickham
An index of the early settlers of the Mount Alexander district, including Castlemaine, Maldon and Newstead.
If you can assist in providing information or photographs for the next edition please email to info@ballaratheritage.com.au or post to PO Box 2209, Ballarat Mail Centre, Victoria, Australia, 3461
100pp, illustrations, AUS$25.00
Research Directory and Bibliography of Swiss and Italian Pioneers in Australasia
Compiled by Clare Gervasoni
This directory is a listing of Swiss and Italian pioneers who arrived in Australia and New Zealand before 1901. It also lists pioneers in their towns of origin and the ships in which they travelled to Australasia.
This research directory is a working document, which will be added to and corrected annually. It is hoped that the information and contacts provided will assist in gathering accurate information on a very interesting early migration to Australia - that of the Italian speakers. It should be remembered that the information in this document is only as reliable as the original informant, so you are advised to check information given in each entry from primary sources.
Many previously published accounts about Swiss and Italians Pioneers are, in part, inaccurate. The information in this book should be used as a starting point for research as not all information has been gained from primary sources. You are encouraged to write to the publisher highlighting inaccurate information in both this publication and/or other publications. In this way inaccuracies in publications can be updated and corrected. This is important as many authors repeat inaccuracies in previous publications because they are not aware of such errors. This Research Directory can be used as a forum to correct such errors.
Listed names that are not Swiss or Italian in origin have been included where there is an association with a Swiss or Italian citizen (eg marriage). In some cases, where a name has been taken from official records or newspapers, an assumption has been made as to the correct spelling and origin of the name. Reports of errors would be appreciated.
If you can assist in providing photographs of pioneers for the next edition please
email ballaratheritage
or post to PO Box 52, Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia, 3461
236pp, illustrations, AUS$40.00