Ebenezer Ward worked in London as a proofreader's boy prior to migrating to Melbourne in 1859. Ward became the theatre critic on the Melbourne
Herald and spent a short time in Adelaide prior to returning to Melbourne.
In 1861, Ward joined the South Australian Advertiser and, in 1862-1863, worked at Frederick Sinnett's Daily Telegraph. After undertaking various other roles, Ward returned to the Telegraph in August 1865 as editor. He later ran his own newspapers - the Northern Guardian and the Farmers Weekly Messenger.
Ward was active politically and lobbied for land reform. He was a member of parliament from the 1870s to the 1890s, at one time holding portfolios in agriculture and education.
In 1911, Ward moved to Perth and worked for the
Western Mail.
Source: J. B. Hirst, 'Ward, Ebenezer (1837-1917)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/ward-ebenezer-4799/text7995
Sighted: 24/04/2013
