The Institute is a major community-owned cultural organisation....
A Brief History
The Institute was established in 1859 in the top floor of the Ballarat Fire Brigade in Barkly Street. On the 28th September, 1860 a doundation stone was laid at the rear of the present building.
According to the Ballarat Star a crowd of 10,000 people attended the ceremony. By 1869 the Institute consisted of four floors, shops on the ground floor, a grand entrance with a library on the second floor and a museum on the top floor.
The lending Library is open to all members of the public for subscription.
The Story of Danny Dunn
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In the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has a good deal going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability - and an easy charm.
Last Night In Twisted River
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A long, fascinating trip back to a mid-century logging outpost called Twisted River
