Newspaper Collection | Research request fee

From $20.00 Price including gst

Thank you for your interest in our heritage collection of newspapers. This payment will assist in the ongoing sustainability of the BMI Ballarat, our independently run cultural hub of arts, learning & community.

If you require more information go to our Research webpage | Research >

Collection Research Request

    If yes and request is under the same name, move straight to payment.
  • Please determine the Newspaper Name to be researched, the month(s) to be researched and the year(s) to be researched.

Prices include GST. Some requests will take longer than others to complete, depending on time required. Initial requests would require the minimum research fee, subsequent fees may need to be paid as research progresses, this fee will be negotiated with the requester. 

The BMI is a not for profit organisation. All funds raised from this event support the artist and contribute to supporting BMI services such as.

  • Our library
  • Our collection
  • Our research facilities
  • Arts & Cultural Activities

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

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Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May. 

Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm. 

Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May 

portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

with Michael Robotham

 Wed 20 August at 6pm. 

guides dressed in period costum

Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets. 

portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm. 

with Gail Holmes

 Wed 4 June at 6pm. 

with Kylie Ladd

 Wed 25 June at 6pm. 

Ballarat Pride Month

Events at BMI

The Month of June 

Ballarat Winter Festival

Events at BMI

5 July – 27 July 

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing