well since I'm not too up on Australia I did a search on the internet.
Ballarat is in Victoria dist.
this is where you can get certs copies for a $
http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/CA256C7100199CBE/OrigDoc/~1...=~
you will most likely have to copy and past this into the address box
I understand from my old notes that there wasn't much more info on the fiche it would have involved ordering a cert to get any further info.
keep in touch and e mail me direct just click on my name at top of this message and you will see my e mail, I've about 6 or 7 requests for info searches on the go at present but would be interested in hearing from you after you get this cert. love to link you up in the data base.
Sheila