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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T010932Z CREATED:20260729T002352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T010932Z UID:74805-1793455200-1793458800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:An Intimate Hour of Magic DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/an-intimate-hour-of-magic/ LOCATION:BMI – Hooper Room CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sq-promo-events-barry-govan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T200000 DTSTAMP:20260803T011251Z CREATED:20260729T023609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T011251Z UID:74835-1793473200-1793476800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:An Intimate Hour of Magic DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/an-intimate-hour-of-magic-7pm/ LOCATION:BMI – Hooper Room CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sq-promo-events-barry-govan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z CREATED:20260623T232758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-language-of-your-body.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T034048Z CREATED:20260625T024453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034048Z UID:73897-1796232600-1796236200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, 100 Year History of Legacy\, Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-100-year-history-of-legacy-ballarat/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-legacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z CREATED:20260619T034945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z CREATED:20260619T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: Military History – How do we remember? \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter DowlingLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).Motivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.Peter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Prior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Dowling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – BallaratUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. Over 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS websitedetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion SnowdonResearcher into military memorials:Marion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Snowdon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \n \n \n \n \n \n Information on the full series  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book places \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Places\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | PRE-SALE reminder\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Frock Shop by Sophie Green\n The Frock Shop Sophie Green Don’t miss Sophie who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivia Night Fundraiser\n BMI Trivia Night Put your local knowledge to the test... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Cold River by Margaret Hickey\n Cold River Margaret Hickey Deep in the mountains\, secrets grow... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-autumn-26.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR
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