BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220407T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z UID:18088-1654709400-1654714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bb1f9cc7aa6a4b9ab0346a46dc81733d_content_medium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220204T070341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z UID:15929-1654801200-1654810200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-herself/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220518T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z UID:18917-1654894800-1654894800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lance-tv-live/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lance-TV-events-image-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220405T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220527T005602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034930Z UID:19112-1655649000-1655654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bsojune22/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Toying-With-the-Classics-BMI-Events-alternative-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220405T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055055Z UID:17905-1655893800-1655902800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 22 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-22-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220603T035206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035300Z UID:19243-1656412200-1656417600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 28 June DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-28-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220606T034426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034426Z UID:19295-1656702000-1656716400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden's Deep in the Fallow Tour DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fallow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/62822e0f1111f4204c192b1d-e1654487275688.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220614T060046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012414Z UID:19529-1656928800-1659024000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads\, Faye Heininger DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-lillipilli-beads/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2871-rotated-e1655427437685.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220607T004435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232426Z UID:19301-1657824300-1657828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | The Phantom of the Open DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-phantom-of-the-open/ LOCATION:Regent Cinemas Ballarat\, 49 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fun-the-phantom-of-the-open-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220623T024935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T025812Z UID:19749-1657825200-1657834200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - High Ground DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-high-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/high-ground-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220609T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T034816Z UID:19402-1658768400-1658775600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/carols-in-winter/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Carols-banner-final-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220629T051619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T052138Z UID:19799-1658831400-1658836800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 26 July DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-26-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T123000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220419T014429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214102Z UID:18302-1658917800-1658925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July - Session 2 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-27-july-session-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220629T045708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T023250Z UID:19781-1659013200-1659020400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/current-affairs-dialogue-1/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Current-Affairs-logo-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220801T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T004102Z UID:20986-1659434400-1666623600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Invention\, innovation & environment display DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/innovation-environment/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/twilight-talks-2022-season-2-banner-e1664508717818.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223126 CREATED:20220719T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223449Z UID:20404-1659448800-1659452400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Palace of Lost Virture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson \n \n Anthea will be in conversation with local author  A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marigold is a devout Christian working with her mother to save the local women from a life dedicated to sex work. Pansy is one of those sex workers and the owner of Pansy Arlington’s Palace of Pleasure. When the women’s paths cross\, what ensues is an extraordinary friendship\, a shocking murder trial and a history that gives voice to the lives of the remarkable women who lived and died in the goldfields. \n \n Set in Kalgoorlie between 1898 and 1926\, this intimate story of female friendship is drawn from Western Australia’s dark past and real history. Inspired by the real-life murders of policemen Alexander Pitman and John Walsh\, this novel threads a brutal act of violence through its narrative. As the investigation unfolds\, questions of guilt\, justice and truth become increasingly blurred. \n \n The character of Pansy Arlington and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union are also based on real people and movements from the Kalgoorlie area. For around 90 years\, Kalgoorlie employed a system called “containment” whereby prostitution was illegal\, but brothels could operate if they abided by specific rules. The hidden history of women living on the margins and in the “containment” system exposes the hypocrisy and control embedded in society’s treatment of so-called “fallen” women. In The Palace of Lost Virtue\, Anthea challenges the rigid ideas of good and bad women. \n \n \n \n At its core\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a story of female friendship and resilience. Amongst hardship\, isolation and crime\, the bond between Pansy and Marigold becomes a source of strength and survival. Their relationship offers a moving exploration of loyalty and compassion in a world that both divides and judges them. \n \n Blending real historical events with beautifully written fiction\, the novel shines a light on overlooked chapters of Australian history. Fromthe lives of sex workers to infamous murders\, Anthea Hodgson brings depth and voice to stories long ignored. With its combination ofemotional intensity and historical insight\, The Palace of Lost Virtue is a powerful story of violence\, loss and enduring love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthea Hodgson is a country girl from the WA Wheatbelt. She worked as a radio producer in WA\, NSW and Queensland before returning to WA\, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of The Drifter\, The Cowgirl and the highly acclaimed 2023historical novel based on the Bangka Island Massacre\, The War Nurses. She is co-host of the Rachael Johns Book Club on facebook and the podcast Reading Between Deadlines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About host A J Lyndon \n \n \n \n \n \n I have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel of which is The Tawny Sash. My short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Despite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11 per person plus booking fees\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-2-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR