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Revision as of 16:21, 13 August 2017
Contents
Background
Bill Melody was born in the United States of America.[1]
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
He was said to be in the Eureka Stockade, and a member of the Independent California Rangers. When Captain Robert Burnete cried ”California Rangers to the fence” Bill Melody was the first to obey. [2]
Post 1854 Experiences
See also
Independent Californian Rangers Revolver Brigade
Further Reading
Corfield, J., Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
