Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2, Session 1

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Wednesday 3 May | Music and Entertainment History Steve Rattle, published a biography on Melbourne pianist Len Luscombe and his company Anglo-American, manufacturers of Broadway piano rolls. Ian Dodds via his website Crystal Stream Audio, produces superb quality transfers of vintage recordings …

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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2, Session 2

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks:Wednesday 10 May | Military History - How do we remember?Peter Dowling, local member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Marion Snowdon, researcher into military memorials: Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury …

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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2, Session 3

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Wednesday 17 May Daryl Meek, archivist and librarian for the Veteran Car Club. Details still being finalised. More to come... Information on the Full Series > Cost & Bookings | $15 per person BMI members | $20 per person regular | Book …

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Living Heritage at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Exhibition

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes …

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Living Heritage at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Exhibition

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes …

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Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to …

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Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to …

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Living Heritage at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Exhibition

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes …

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Living Heritage at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Exhibition

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes …

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Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2, Session 4 | Ballarat Heritage Festival

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Twilight Talks is back on again to celebrate the Ballarat Heritage Festival. We have a great line-up of talks: Tuesday 23 May | Restoration of BMI Treasures - Grimwade Conservators Cost & Bookings | $15 per person BMI members | $20 per person regular Information on the full series  Full Series Book places Book Places …

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Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to …

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Living Heritage at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Exhibition

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021, with work completed in December 2022. These items include original volumes …

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