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Our Library | New Releases & Recommendations August 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. Jul 26 Featured July 22 @ 10:30 am – July 27 @ 3:00 pm Rare Book Week | BMI Vintage Book Sale Jul 29 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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The Stella Prize | Stella Day Out
STELLA DAY OUT BALLARAT | 16 – November | As BMI associated events are confirmed they will be listed HERE.
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A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | August 2024
Hello everyone. I am writing this piece just as the BMI Devonshire tea Fashions in Time fundraiser is finishing up, what an amazing effort by Malcolm Roberts, his team of helpers and the Fashions in Time group! Once again, the event was sold out and featured the beautiful Minerva Space, catering and crockery by BMI
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Newsletter – August 24
In this issue: Message from the Chair | Fashion in Time success | Royal South Street | Rare Book Week | | Author Talks | Rex’s Snippets | Stella Day Out | Scribbler News | The Wheeler Centre | Twilight Talks | Vintage & Collectables fundraiser | Library New Releases and Recommendations | Daniel Connell Comedy | John Mildren OAM gift to BMI | Dark Matter Free Public Talk | Festival of Queer Theatre | Seniors Festival | Important Dates
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AMaGA National Conference | Ballarat
AMaGA NATIONAL CONVERENCE 2024 | 17 – 20 September | Ballarat – s BMI associated events are confirmed they will be listed HERE.
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Rex’s Snippets | The Basement… The Truth
Why are there windows in the basement? This is an updated account on the original article written by heritage architect, consultant and good friend of the BMI, Wendy Jacobs. Wendy was part of the architect and advisory team that devised and formulated the extensive plans for the building renovations, including the theatre, Humffray room, lift