THE LONGEST HISTORY LECTURE EVER
Join local historian Neil Huybregts as he attempts to break the world record for the
longest history lecture. Drop in for five minutes, or five hours!
WHERE: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, Sturt Street
WHEN: 10am–4pm, Saturday
COST: Free
RETHINKING THE AUSTRALIAN LEGEND
THE LEGENDS OF FLOOD
Discover this refreshing and entertaining series exploring Australian Indigenous
technology in flood. Take part in the fire-side chat and informal lecture revealing the
remarkable stories of Aboriginal heroes of floods in the 19th century and the ingenuity
of Indigenous technology and design. This also includes a stringy bark canoe
exhibit. Throughout the day there is a camp fire to keep you warm and a pop-up
bushfood cafe serving bushfood soups, dampa and bush tea.
WHERE: Alfred Deakin Place
(behind the Ballarat Art Gallery)
WHEN: 11am and 3pm, Saturday
COST: Free
THE LEGENDS OF FIRE
Join Trent Nelson (Dja Dja Wurrung) of Parks Victoria
and Dr Fred Cahir (Federation University Australia)
for an intimate lecture exploring Aboriginal heroes of
fire. Discover the facts, the stories and the legendary
examples of Aboriginal fire technology in Victoria.
WHERE: Lost Ones Basement Bar, Camp St
WHEN: 12pm and 3pm, Sunday
COST: Free, limited seats available, book online.
REGISTRATIONS: rethinkingtheaustralianlegend.com
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