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| − | Andrew Anderson was born in Scotland in 1832, and he arrived in Australia in 1851 on the ''[[Morgapor]]'', and Ballarat in 1855, establishing a boot business in | + | Andrew Anderson was born in Scotland in 1832, and he arrived in Australia in 1851 on the ''[[Morgapor]]'', and Ballarat in 1855, establishing a boot business in Main Road, Ballarat East. |
| − | Anderson was an early member of the Ballarat Fire Brigade, and he chaired the first meeting of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. He was President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council from 1889-1910, and was a member of the Ballarat Gas Company provisional Committee. On retiring from business Anderson established the | + | Anderson was an early member of the Ballarat Fire Brigade, and he chaired the first meeting of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. He was President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council from 1889-1910, and was a member of the Ballarat Gas Company provisional Committee. On retiring from business Anderson established the Wendouree Tannery, which he carried on till his death. He was listed as a member of the Ballarat Club in 1902. At the time of his death Anderson was living at Wendouree Parade, Ballarat. |
Anderson died at the age of 78 on 10 August 1910, and is buried at [[Ballaarat New Cemetery]]. | Anderson died at the age of 78 on 10 August 1910, and is buried at [[Ballaarat New Cemetery]]. | ||
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Background
Andrew Anderson was born in Scotland in 1832, and he arrived in Australia in 1851 on the Morgapor, and Ballarat in 1855, establishing a boot business in Main Road, Ballarat East.
Anderson was an early member of the Ballarat Fire Brigade, and he chaired the first meeting of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. He was President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council from 1889-1910, and was a member of the Ballarat Gas Company provisional Committee. On retiring from business Anderson established the Wendouree Tannery, which he carried on till his death. He was listed as a member of the Ballarat Club in 1902. At the time of his death Anderson was living at Wendouree Parade, Ballarat.
Anderson died at the age of 78 on 10 August 1910, and is buried at Ballaarat New Cemetery.
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Mentioned on Rev. T.J. Linnane's List.[1]
Post 1854 Experiences
See also
Further Reading
References
- ↑ Names in the Eureka Story, self published, c1972.
