John Balderston
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Background
Balderston was descended from four generations of bakers. In 1851, arriving in Australia he proceeded to the Ballarat Diggings. After the burning of James Bentley’s Eureka Hotel Balderston was arrested on 27 October 1854, but later the charge was dismissed. Balderston signed a petition supporting the Benden Sherritt Hassell Compensation Case which was delivered by J.B. Humffray on 21 February 1856. Hassell was shot in the thigh during the arrival of the 12th Regiment at Ballarat on 28 November 1854. Hassell was unable to follow his usual business for over 4 months, and medical advice stated he would never recover perfect use and strength in the limb. Balderston was a baker at Ballarat in February 1856. He remained in Ballarat until 1895, when he moved to Gippsland.
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Post 1854 Experiences
See also
Benden Sherritt Hassell Compensation Case
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
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