front view of the Ballarat Orphanage which operated from 1909 until 1968

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Nathan Spielvogel Oration – Confronting our Poor History

Ballarat

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Lecture Theatre, Barkly Square,

25 Barkly Street,
Ballarat East VIC 3350

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Wed 21 May

7pm–9pm

$10 per person

This event is free for members of the Ballarat Historical Society.
non-members $10

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Presented by the Ballarat Historical Society, the annual Spielvogel Oration delivers a public lecture on an issue of local significance. This year author Dr Frank Golding has titled his presentation "Confronting our Poor History".

While they celebrate Ballarat's proud built heritage and community achievements, Dr Golding will explore its less palatable and more disturbing social history. Focusing on impoverished women and children, he will examine the various attempts to address these issues from the hybrid system of institutions which developed randomly after the 1850s to the new forms of welfare.

This event will provide a challenging counterpoint to the overall Heritage Festival theme of Entertainment and will serve as a reminder that not everyone was enjoying life in a lucky country.

Content: Ballarat Historical Society Inc

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Lecture Theatre, Barkly Square,

25 Barkly Street,
Ballarat East VIC 3350

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