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Libraries in Australia - Australia's Culture PortalBut as Peter Biskup points out in his book Libraries in Australia, the most important thing brought to Australia in the First Fleet which impacted on the development of libraries was the 'idea' of libraries. In Australia, the term Mechanics' Institutes wa...
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The Prahran Mechanics' Institute is a community owned library which was established in 1864. The Institute specialises in the history of Victoria. It has over 10,000 books for loan and offers a professional information service to members.
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Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre - Moreland City Council, Victoria, Australia (website Counihan Gallery In Brunswick )This delightful venue in the heart of Brunswick is suitable for theatre, music concerts some dance performance and other community events. Presented by Performing Arts Moreland and funded by Moreland City Council. Locked Bag 10, Moreland, Vic. ...
Listed in Community Hall, Established Space, Williamstown. The Williamstown Mechanics Institute was constructed in stages from 1860 and 1890, and is one of a small number of Mechanic Institute buildings built in Victoria. This exquisite venue is availabl...
Listed in Ballarat, Community Hall, Established Space, Flexible Space, Theatre. The space has had many uses over 140 years: library, ballet school, meeting space, recitals, displays. Located in 1860 heritage building in the centre of the Ballarat CBD and...
KILMORE MECHANICS´ INSTITUTE & FREE LIBRARY INC. Kilmore Court House, 4 Powlett Street, Kilmore, V 3764, Australia Telephone: +61 3 5781 1711 Fax: +61 3 5781 1711 Web Site Consultant: Nigel Pegram....
Electronic Encyclopaedia of Gold in Australia > Mechanics' Institute, Bairnsdale, courtesy of State Library of Victoria. > Produced by the Cultural Heritage Unit, The University of Melbourne> http://www.egold.net.au/objects/DEG000522.htm> Updated: 25 Febr...
Electronic Encyclopaedia of Gold in Australia > Newstead Mechanics' Institute, by John T. Collins, 1907-2001 (photographer), courtesy of State Library of Victoria. > Produced by the Cultural Heritage Unit, The University of Melbourne> http://www.egold.net...
eGold - A Nation's Heritage Electronic Encyclopaedia of Gold in Australia > Produced by the Cultural Heritage Unit, The University of Melbourne> http://www.egold.net.au/bib/PEG000351.htm> Updated: 25 February 2010> ...
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Postcode: 3727 Description: Rural locality Location: 32 km north of Benalla Named: After pioneer settlers George and Christian Rowan. Formerly known as Karrabumat until 1876. > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi....
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z For changes to this list please email tim@pmi.net.au > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi.net.au>Website develo...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Postcode: 3265 Description: Township Location: 13 km from Terang Named: Aboriginal name given to a local lagoon. > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VI...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Postcode: 3573 Description: Agricultural township Location: North of Bendigo Named: From Aboriginal term mittia mum meaning a man behind me. > 140 High...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Ten Mile, Shire of Delatite, Victoria, Australia > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi.net.au>Website developed ...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z For changes to this list please email tim@pmi.net.au > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi.net.au>Website develo...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Postcode: 3669 Description: Farming district Location: 27 km south-west of Benalla, on the Honeysuckle Creek Named: Formerly named Violet Ponds by Major...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z For changes to this list please email tim@pmi.net.au > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi.net.au>Website develo...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Woodford, City of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia > 140 High Street, Prahran, Windsor VIC 3181 | Ph/Fx: 9510 3393 | library@pmi.net.au>Website develope...
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