ballersdorf

Updated: August 5, 2026

There was Ballersdorf, the old Prussian soldier, that had fought against Boney, and owned half-a-dozen crushing machines and a sixth share in the Great Wattle Flat Company; Dan Robinson, the man that picked up the 70 pound nugget; Sam Dawson, of White Hills, and Peter Paul, the Canadian, with a lot of others, all known men, went there regular.

Rolf Boldrewood - Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields