Minerva’s Secrets Night Tours are back this month and in November . Two tours, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. These tours have been very popular with terrific feedback. Book Night Tours Loading view. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Oct 25 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 1 $28.69 Oct 25 9:30 pm – 10:30 […]
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Subject – Life So Full of Promise: vivid, compelling stories about Australia’s lost generation. Ross McMullin. “His scholarship is impeccable, he writes like an angel … and his narrative gift is Blaineyesque”. Award-winning historian, biographer and storyteller Ross McMullin returns to the BMI for a talk about his latest book. His multi-biographies about Australia’s lost
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The Institute’s 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, October 21st at 4pm | Humffray Room. All members of the Institute are invited to attend. Voting members are reminded that they can provide proxy attendance for the meeting (proxy forms are available below). Members are asked to RSVP to the meeting via Humanitix.
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The Fallen Woman Fiona McIntosh. She has everything to hide… The heart-stopping new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Sugar Palace. Botanical artist Jane Saville is devastated when her manipulative mother banishes her to the countryside to protect someone else’s honour. Isolated far from home, she is forced to live an impoverished, secretive life
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Go to the Library webpage to view all New Releases. Our Library Why not become a member Library Events Loading view. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Sep 19 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Conversation with T.L.W. Robb | From The Top: From Ballarat to Baghdad $10 Oct 2 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Author
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Due to popular demand our calendar is back again for 2025. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 2025 monthly wall calendar features twelve beautiful photographs from our heritage image collection. Each month you can turn over a new leaf to a delightful Ballarat scene. This calendar will look beautiful in your home or office, with a binder
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In this issue: Message from the Chair | The Wheeler Centre, Heather Ewart success | Author Talks | Rex’s Snippets | Scribbler News | Twilight Talks | BMI fundraisers, Fashion Parade, Garden Party & Golf Day | Library New Releases and Recommendations | Live Music & Comedy | Seniors Festival | Important Dates
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Meet the Author | Lynette Longaretti Wednesday 2 October, 11am | Collins Booksellers on Lydiard In conversation with Paul Morgan Friday 18 October, 6pm | Old Colonists Club In conversation with John Safran Saturday 26 October, 4pm | Ballaart Mechanics’ Institute In conversation with Kathy Mexted Thursday 31 October, 6pm | Old Colonists Club Register
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And the world came tumbling out. RA Mitchell. Stories Does life seem dreary and uninspiring? Are you craving new perspectives on the people and things surrounding you? Then it’s time to step inside the kaleidoscopic world of RA Mitchell, where humor loves company and quirky, fantastical creatures abound. In this collection, you will meet an
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BALLARAT HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 16 – 25 May | BMI events associated with this festival will be listed here as they come to hand.
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Champagne on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
2 course dinner & lots
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