The story of Mullawallah (known as the last King Billy of Ballarat) brings together excellent research and a sensitive and passionate approach to this early period of Ballarat's seldom-told history. It spans the life of one aboriginal man, "Mullawallah, known as King Billy".Janice Newton shows a thoughtful approach to the difficult subject of early contact - of Mullawallah - his family - and some of his descendants. Images rarely seen before enhance the pages of this well-researched text. 52 pages, full colour, illustrations, references and index.