Mothers, Minors and Madness: The Hidden Lives of Women and Children on the Goldfields

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Historian Jacqui Sanders and heritage expert Trevor Budge AM reveal the hidden lives of women and children on the Victorian Goldfields. They will share stories of mothers and children who shaped goldfields society and whose memories remain embedded in their historical cultural landscapes. Complimentary afternoon tea to follow.

A Ballarat Heritage Festival event presented by the Eureka Centre Ballarat in partnership with the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid.

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  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
22 May
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eureka Centre Ballarat
102 Stawell Street South, Eureka VIC 3350

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