Minerva’s Secrets Night Tours are back for the Australian Heritage Festival . Two tours, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you miss out we will also be hosting these tours during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Book Night Tours 6 events found. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Apr 25 Featured 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Minerva’s […]
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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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A Treatise On the 20th. June 1868, the secretary of the BMI, Mr. Batten, wrote to Mr. W.F.Fowler in London, the following… “Only one vol. of Briton came by mail before last March, please send Volunteers Services Gazette, no news of the long promised case of books; I ordered many months ago Pole’s Treatise on Cornish
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These tours are a wonderful way of learning about the history of this important part of Ballaarat’s heritage, still operating 6 days a week. As well as our heritage listed building we have a valuable collection of heritage books, newspapers & photographs. Why you don’t come on in and find out more, $10 never went so far.
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Newspaper Reading Room | Victoria League Room (ground floor) Lending Library | Batten Room Stand in the entry to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and straight ahead is a long passage with five doors that could go anywhere. Open the double doors at the far end, you will find a room now called the Batten Room.
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James Robert Pound was born to Mr James Henry and Mrs Selina Maude (nee Walton) Pound at their home Lyndon in Riversdale Road Auburn, Victoria on 22 April 1888. James studied Metallurgy at the School of Mines, Ballarat (SMB) where he was founder of the SMB Literary and Debating Society, and foundation member and Editor
BMI Notables | Contribution by Neil Leckie | Dr James Robert Pound, Benefactor Read More »
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration
Fundraising Dinner
17 May.
Performance – 18 May.
Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration
Fundraising Dinner
17 May.
Performance – 18 May.
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20
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
of dancing
