Our Library | New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks – October 2025
New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks
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CDS Victoria, Collection Deposit Scheme | Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is now registered as a charity for donations. We are raising funds to purchase new display shelves to improve access, usability, and comfort for our community. Anyone can now select the ‘Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’ from the charities list and donations will flow to our account, once the campaign is completed we will
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Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours | Are on again, don’t miss out.
Minerva’s Secrets Night Tours are back. Two tours, 7pm and 9pm. Book Night Tours 5 events found. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour Oct 31 Featured 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour $27.50 Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour Oct 31 Featured 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Minerva’s
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Australian Heritage Festival | 2026 Theme: Change
AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Unearthed. 18 April to 18 May 2026. BMI related events will be listed here as they confirm.
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Rosemary’s Book of the Week
One Night Rozzi Bazzani Don’t miss Rozzi at the BMI on Wesnesday 1 October at 6pm. When Detective Sergeant Bec Harpin answers a call for help from her friend, barrister Carolyn Moorhouse, she suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of an investigation that threatens to derail her career. Not only does Bec have to decide
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Rosemary’s Book of the Week
Boney Creek Paula Gleeson Don’t miss Paula at the BMI on Thursday 25 September at 6.30pm. When several small-town locals die under mysterious circumstances, an aspiring journalist is determined to prove the connection between them, only to discover the dangerous secrets they left behind. Boney Creek is a dying town where not a lot happens.
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Newsletter – September 2025
A Message from the Chair… | Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Fashion Parade – Twilight Talks – Author Talks – Live Comedy – Live Music – Live Theatre – Festivals – Opera
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Ballarat Chess Club | Reinactment of the 1925 Chess Tournament
The re-creation of the 1925 chess tournament between Ballarat and Geelong, August 10. Members of the Ballarat Chess Club and BMI Patron Dr Phil Roberts gave a brief address, of the story of the 1925 tournament. This current day tournament in 2025 was won by Geelong, with several matches being played in the Humffray Room
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Our Library | New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks – August 2025
New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks
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Rex’s Snippets | The Basement… The Truth
Why are there windows in the basement? This is an updated account on the original article written by heritage architect, consultant and good friend of the BMI, Wendy Jacobs. Wendy was part of the architect and advisory team that devised and formulated the extensive plans for the building renovations, including the theatre, Humffray room, lift
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