William Withers
Historian · Australia · On the map · Writers · Lived 1823 to 1913 · aged 89
William Bramwell Withers was a journalist and novelist best known for writing the first history of Ballarat, Victoria. Born in England, Withers moved to the Colony of Natal in 1849 and contributed to local newspapers.
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About this person
He moved to Victoria in 1852, working odd jobs before becoming a reporter for the Argus and the Herald in Melbourne.
Country
Australia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1823 to 1913 · aged 89
