You’ve been at the forefront of feminism for half a century. How would you compare the state of feminism in 2022, compared with feminism in 1952? In 1952 I was 11 years old and had never heard the word feminist. In 1962 the world had changed, and I was reading books by feminists such as …
News | Wendy Mc Carthy Wednesday 8 June | Q&A with Wendy Read More »
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan Professor Rob Parekh who runs The Innocence Project at the University is working to free Michael Dandridge, a man convicted of the brutal rape and murder of Sarah Fitzhugh. Hannah cannot let that happen. You see, Hannah’s mother, Laura has been running from this man for over 20 years- …
Member News Update – Membership Discount Monday 16 May 2022 The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in partnership with the Melba Opera Trust will be presenting three young artists who have been awarded a scholarship to help develop their artistic skills to enable them to become well rounded operatic artists. The program Nellie in her own Write fits …
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On the back of the success of our Twilight Talk Series on the Yarrowee River and what it means to our community, our flora and fauna, members may be interested in this event presented by the Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens Revitalisation Group on the weekend 21 & 22 May as part of the Ballarat …
Oasis in the Desert | The Grand Chrysanthemum Show Read More »
French Braid by Anne Tyler When the kids are grown and Mercy Garrett gradually moves herself out of the family home, everyone is determined not to notice. Over at her studio, she wants space and silence. She won’t allow any family clutter. Not even their cat Desmond. Yet it is a clutter of untidy moments …
Mary Ann & Captain Piper by Jessica North Born on Norfolk Island to First Fleet convicts, Mary Ann was destined to become a farmer’s wife. Instead, at the age of fourteen she entranced the Island’s Commandant, the charming and flirtatious Captain Piper. Mary Ann became mistress of the colony’s grandest home when Sydney was just …
One for Sorrow by Helen Fields Edinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, and no one is safe. In their jobs, DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach deal with death every day. But when it becomes clear that every bomb is …
In this issue learn about: Library News | Twilight Talks, May & August | The Reading Room | Nellie in her own Write | Ballarat Heritage Festival | The Wheeler Centre
Under a Venice Moon by Margaret Cameron After a fortuitous invite from a close friend, a week in Venice ignites Margaret Cameron’s interest in the private city behind the tourist façade and the obscure tales from its history. Tantalised by stories of this lesser-known Venice she returns the following August for a month-long stay, determined …
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