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Eureka! I’ve found it.

Eureka Diaorama Eureka, you’ve found it!!  Come in to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute library and see our Pop-up Eureka activity this week, commemorating 170 years since the battle took place. Experience and direct this moving diorama depicting the Eureka battle, conceptualised, designed and constructed by the team at Human Designs. Thanks to Zlatko Balazic and

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Book of the Week

Rosemary’s Book of the Week

Molly Rosalie Ham. Love, Death, War & Corsetry…. Her burgeoning corsetry business is starting to take off, thanks to some high-profile supporters.  She’s marching with Melbourne’s suffragists for better conditions for women everywhere.  And her family – her eccentric, confounding, adored father and aunt – are turning their minds to country retirement. But as the

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Newsletter

Newsletter – December 2024

This issue … Message from the Chair | Medieval to Metal: Rockumentary Film Series | BMI Fundraisers, Golf, Open Garden, Book Sale | Stella Day Out | Volunteer Christmas Party | Album Launch Jackson Dahlenburg | Library New Releases and Recommendations | Christmas Library Closures

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Library

Our Library | New Releases & Recommendations December 2024

Go to the Library webpage to view all New Releases. Our Library Why not become a member Library Events Loading view. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Nov 27 Featured 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo… of Ballarat Notoriety $8 – $12 Nov 30 Featured November

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Volunteers

Celebrating our Volunteers this Christmas

You’re invited to the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute End of Year Party! Monday, December 9, 2024 4:30pm Humffray Space Music, Drinks & Nibbles RSVP: Friday December 6 We hope to see you there… RSVP Views: 39

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Live Music

Jackson Dahlenburg Album Launch

Jackson Dahlenburg | Photo: David Miller Local Ballart pianist Jackson Dahlenburg, now resident in Melbourne, returned to the BMI on Sunday 10 November to launch his first solo album on the Humffray Room’s grand piano (donated to the BMI by Eileen Anderson). Playing to a sellout crowd, the event commenced with Gelareh Pour, a renowned

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

Tax Deductible 

Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.

We need
your help.

2024 End of Financial Year Appeal 

Or alternatively go to our Donations web page.

Our Challenge

Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

We thank you for your support.

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing