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Robert BALLARD[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Male 1839 - 1912  (73 years)

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  • Name Robert BALLARD  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Birth 28 Mar 1839  Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 8] 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 1 Apr 1839  Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Baptism 1 Apr 1839  Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Father's Name Robert Ballard
      Mother's Name Catharine Maria
      Event Type Christening
      Event Date 1 Apr 1839
      Event Place Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Residence 1851  Huntingdon St John, Huntingdonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • Relationship: Nephew
    Institution of Civil Engineers list 1852  Dutch Rhenish Railway, Holland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Worked under his uncle Stephen Ballard from 1852 to 1856 in Holland.
    Institution of Civil Engineers list 1856  France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 1856 to 1859 worked under the late Mr Woodhouse on Mr Brassey's Railway contracts in France
    Institution of Civil Engineers list 1859  New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • From 1859 to 1863 under Mr Willcox he had charge of 26 miles of Messrs Brassey and Petos railway contract on the Great Northern Ry in New South Wales.
    Several Charged Over Confrontation With Ballard 22 Jun 1861  Jump-up Creek, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Court Case for workers in pay dispute with Ballard 12 Aug 1861  Jump-up Creek, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1863  [2] 
    Ballard Gympie Freemason 4 Sep 1869  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Gympie Masonic Lodge 24 Feb 1870  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard mining surveyor Gympie 11 May 1870  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Gympie Hospital Board 25 Jan 1871  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard on South Smithfield Mine 8 Jun 1872  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard South Smithfield Mine 22 Jun 1872  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard railway appointment 6 Jul 1872  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gympie Times Protests Ballard Appointment 20 Jul 1872  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard appointed Chief Engineer North Railway 7 Oct 1872  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard report of railway extension west of Rockhampton 6 Nov 1872  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Opening ceremony for start of railway line extension 30 Jan 1873  Westwood, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.436.
    Ballard civil engineer 16 May 1874  Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Opening of eight mile section of railway extension from Westwood 25 May 1874  Gogango, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.438
    Ballard report to Rockhampton paper on railways 4 Jul 1874  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Northern Railway Extension Gogango To Dawson 18 Jul 1874  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway extension 14 miles from Westwood 1 Oct 1874  Rocky Creek, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.438
    Railway line extension reaches Boolburra on Dawson River 31 Jan 1876  Boolburra, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.439
    Railway line extension reaches Duaringa 28 Mar 1876  Duaringa, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.439
    Ballard Details Of Dawson Bridge Boolburra 20 May 1876 
    Ballard honoured by employees 10 Jun 1876  Westwood, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway line extension reaches Dingo 1 Sep 1876  Dingo, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.439
    Railway line extension reaches Blackwater 19 Jul 1877  Blackwater, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.440
    Railway line extension reaches Comet, 110 miles from Westwood 1 Mar 1878  Comet, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.440
    Ballard railways savings 1 Oct 1878  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard report on railways future 28 Oct 1878  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway line extension reaches Emerald 26 May 1879  Emerald, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.441
    Report of Ballard resignation from railway post 6 Oct 1879  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Government rejects Ballard resignation over bonus 17 Oct 1879  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard resignation discussed 21 Oct 1879  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard future discussed 1 Nov 1879  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard withdraws resignation 8 Nov 1879  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard bonus discussed 18 Aug 1880  Warwick, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway line extension reaches Withersfield 20 Oct 1880  Withersfield, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.441
    Railway line extension reaches Bogantungan, 227 miles from Rocky 1 Sep 1881  Bogantungan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.442
    A.J.S. Bank Brisbane loan confirmed: Ballard Involved 9 Dec 1881  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard sails for England 9 Jun 1882  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • June 9th 1882 Sailed for England leaving my brother as my attorney.
    Letter McSharry to Ballard 4 Dec 1882  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • In his 1886 correspondence to the Railway Commissioner, Ballard quotes from a letter McSharry wrote in 1882.
    Ballard back in Queensland after overseas trip 16 May 1883  Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Rockhampton Visit On Return From OS Trip 18 May 1883  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway line extension reaches Drummond 17 Sep 1883  Drummond, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.442
    Railway line extension reaches Pine Hill 1 Nov 1883  Pine Hill, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.442
    Railway line extension reaches Jericho, 305 miles from Rocky 22 Sep 1884  Jericho, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.443
    Railway line extension reaches Alpha 12 Jan 1885  Alpha, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.443
    Ballard publishes theory on Egyptian pyramids 9 Jul 1885  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard plants Poincianas at railway stations 5 Oct 1885  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard recalls Dawson River Flood at Boolburra 10 years on 19 Dec 1885  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Railway line extension reaches Alice (Barcaldine) 21 Dec 1885  Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.443
    Ballard at Hughenden Northern Railway workings 14 Mar 1886  Hughenden, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ballard mentions in memo to Railway Commissioner he was at Hughenden from 14 Mar to 10 Apr.
    Ballard named in court case 31 Mar 1886  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Government questioned on Ballard evidence 3 Apr 1886  Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard writes to Railway Commissioner 13 Apr 1886  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ballard answers Commissioner's memo asking him to explain evidence in Supreme Court case that raised questions over Ballard's financial dealings with sub-contractors.
    Second Ballard letter to Railway Commissioner 16 Apr 1886  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ballard addresses the loan transaction that was the detailed in Supreme Court evidence.
    Brisbane Courier Ballard Situation Appraised 20 Apr 1886  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Maryborough Chronicle Ballard Reaction 23 Apr 1886  Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard forced to resign from railways post 29 Apr 1886  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard resignation officially recorded 8 May 1886  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Rockhampton Brick And Tile Company 17 Jul 1886  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard named in regard to Council debt 9 Oct 1886  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard and The Rockhampton Swindle 25 Apr 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Report of London shareholder meeting Ballard named 30 Jul 1887  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    London Report of Mount Morgan West Gold Mine Ballard Director 24 Sep 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard application for Mount Morgan Extended 8 Dec 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard applies for 12 acre lease known as St Patricks 10 Dec 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Application For Leases 123 And 129 22 Dec 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Withdraws Applications For Leases Nos. 123 and 129 24 Dec 1887  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard gold mining leases 103 and 123 5 Jan 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard report on Mount Morgan Extended progress 17 Feb 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gold Warden Court Ballard St Patrick Claim 18 Feb 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mining Notes Ballard Application Lease 129 22 Mar 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Leases 123 and 129 Mount Morgan 5 Apr 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard theory on his Mount Ballard mine 6 Jul 1888  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mulvern v Commissioner For Railways 7 Sep 1888  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard application for machine areas Nos 36 and 37 7 Jan 1890  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard Report on Mount Morgan Extended work 17 Jun 1890  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mining Intelligence for Mount Morgan Extended 17 Jun 1890  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Rejects newspaper report Aug 1890  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Homestead Lease Area 142 2 May 1891  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard no longer in charge: railway reaches Longreah 6 Jul 1891  Longreach, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Early History of Rockhampton, J.T.S.Bird, p.443
    Application for G.F. Homestead No. 214 2 Jun 1892  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Homestead area application 2 Jun 1892  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard application for tunnelling area 8 Aug 1892  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Patent application for puddler 26 Nov 1892  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ballard exemption request 8 Mar 1893  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mount Morgan Extended Gold-mining Company Exemption Request 8 Mar 1893  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mount Morgan Mine Surveyor 10 Nov 1894  Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Decomissioned as magistrate 15 Jan 1898  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Consolidated Kent Collieries Corporation 5 Jan 1902  Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1911  Hammersmith, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Death 22 Nov 1912  Fulham, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Report of passing in England 2 Jan 1913  Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
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    Person ID I132485544172  NunnSuffolk
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2024 

    Father Robert BALLARD,   b. 1802, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Mar 1878, Herefordshire, Hereford and Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Catherine Maria PEDLINGHAM,   b. 8 May 1820, Ledbury Herefordshire Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1900, Eastbourne, Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 25 Jan 1839  Worcester, Worcestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2633  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Tamar BROWN,   b. 11 Feb 1842, Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1930, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 22 Dec 1862  West Maitland, New South Wales Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Tamar BALLARD,   b. 21 Dec 1863, Berrima, New South Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Sep 1943, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     2. Etrenna BALLARD,   b. 1 Jan 1865, Sutton Forest, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Feb 1933, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
     3. Robert BALLARD,   b. 01 Apr 1866, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Oct 1887, Philadelphia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 21 years)
     4. Philip Ryton BALLARD,   b. 26 Jun 1867, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 02 Jul 1932, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)
     5. Aurelia (Lela) BALLARD,   b. 23 Jul 1868, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 06 Nov 1940, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     6. Nadia BALLARD,   b. 16 Jun 1870, Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 1934, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)
     7. Charles Middleship BALLARD,   b. 18 Aug 1871, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 1933, Warwick, Darling Downs, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
    Family ID F2402  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2024 

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