BRAC EVENTS
BRAC aims to bring a variety of events that showcase the history of our coverage area and the breadth of our collection. Some events are in partnership with other organisations and many required you to book (even if they are free events) - always check the details for each event so you don't miss out!
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Upcoming Events
5:30PM THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2024 - Bendigo Library + Zoom
Discovering History: Providence & misfortune in the land of gold
Presented by Dr Jennifer Jones, La Trobe University
Most gold seekers and their families hoped to attain great advantage by migrating to Bendigo's goldrush in the mid-19th century, but many encountered significant misery instead.
Environmental catastrophe, rough living conditions, poverty, illness and early death tested the fortitude of many individuals and families.
Dr Jones tells how one Scottish family, the Browns, made sense of their misfortune through examination of family letters held by the National Library of Scotland and material artefacts in the La Trobe University Sandhurst Collection.
Researched by Associate Professor Jennifer Jones, with assistance from Dr Rachel Goldust, supported by the Sandhurst Research grant fund.
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