Brother-in-law of Bennelong. His father was Maugoran and his mother was Gooroobera. He had at least two brothers Bidgee Bidgee and Yarinibe Goruey and a sister Boorong.
In 1791 Ballooderry was a guide on the Governor’s expedition to trace the course of the Hawkesbury River. At a later date his canoe was destroyed by convicts and in retaliation he speared one of the culprits.
He died on 16 December 1791 and was buried in the grounds of Government House, Sydney. Affiliation: Burramattagal. Also: Bolderry.
In the story
Bennelong’s last wife, and the woman buried with him in his grave at Kissing Point was Boorong, sister of his allies Ballooderry and Bidgee Bidgee.
From Settlement
See also: Glossary of people, places and words · Bennelong’s family