Original: Accessed 20 June 2006 Robert von Steiglitz first settled the area in 1838, who named the area after Ballan in IrelandBallan - Walkabout Travel Guide Accessed 20 June 2006.
Simplified: Accessed 20 June 2006 Robert Von Steiglitz first came to the area in 1838. He named it after Ballan in IrelandBallan - Walkabout Travel Guide Accessed 20 June 2006.