National Science Week
10 – 18 August | As BMI associated events are confirmed they will be listed HERE.
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Rosemary’s Book of the Week
The Homestead in the Eucalypts Léonie Kelsall. Sometimes finding the way forward means retracing our past. When student doctor Taylor Lawrence’s city life is turned upside down, she seeks sanctuary on her grandparents’ farm in the South Australian countryside. During the lonely nights, she fantasises of a time long-gone; of Anna, who, rising at dawn
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From the Curator | Condor’s Milk Bar
Travel back in time to Conder’s Milk Bar for a delicious banana split topped with ice cream, wafers, nuts and chocolate syrup! Jack Conder opened his eponymous milk bar on Sturt Street in 1941 at the tender age of 25. As well as ice cream, Conder’s sold pastries, cigarettes, candy and newspapers. Conder’s fast became a popular
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From the Curator | Shopping at Walter Davis & Co
The art deco beauty of Walter Davis & Co. Walter Davis & Co first opened on Bridge Street in 1920, selling men’s, ladies and children’s clothing, as well as household furnishings and manchester. By 1930, the shop was solely focused on ladies fashion, with Walter’s brother Joseph opening a men’s clothing store nearby. Walter and
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Newsletter – July 24
In this issue: Rosemary’s Library New Releases and Recommendations | Projection Installation: A Fortunate Series of Events | Rare Book Week | EOF Appeal | Author Talks | Fundraisers, Devonshire Tea, Vintage Fasion Parade | Ballarat Seniors Festival | BMI Notables | Rex’s Snippets
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Rex’s Snippets | Moving Pictures at the Institute
The Large Hall/Auditorium The large hall or auditorium of the Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute occupied all of the upper story of the first (back) section of the Institute built in 1860. The hall is 84 ft. long, 47 ft. wide and has a 25ft. ceiling. It was designed as a lecture hall, meeting, function and exhibition
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From the Curator | London Chartered Bank Building
Built in 1866, the former London Chartered Bank Building was one of the four handsome buildings that graced “the corner” of Lydiard and Sturt Streets for much of the 20th century. The building was designed by the celebrated architect Leonard Terry, known for his designs of banks and churches, including the former Bank of Australasia
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A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2024
Baroque Wonderland | Melinda Muscat Hello everyone. I am sure you are all wondering about this beautiful image and what it means to the BMI! Well, this is just one of the many images you will see if you wander into our Williamson Foyer, which is now almost unrecognisable! As is explained later in this
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From the Curator | The Golden City Steamer
If you’re planning on spending some leisure time at Lake Wendouree this weekend, you might spot the recreated Golden City Paddlesteamer! The original Golden City Paddlesteamer was launched on the 16th June 1885, carrying thousands of pleasure seekers for leisure rides on the lake. In 1966 the paddlesteamer was sold and relocated to Melbourne, where
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We are seeking an experienced data entry volunteer
We are seeking an experienced data entry volunteer to assist us to update our member and records data bases. Time required would be 1- 2 days per week with a view to beginning in July. Work would include updating our Library on-line inventory, experience with using ‘wordpress” would be an advantage. The BMI library database
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