Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 03/11/2022. In the lead up to Eureka 168 audience favourite Doug Bradby joined us to present an examination of November 1854 and whether the violent events of December 1854 were inevitable or could have been avoided. Doug has lived and worked all his life in Ballarat and is an accomplished historian, teacher and author.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 03/11/2022. In the lead up to Eureka 168 audience favourite Doug Bradby joined us to present an examination of November 1854 and whether the violent events of December 1854 were inevitable or could have been avoided. Doug has lived and worked all his life in Ballarat and is an accomplished historian, teacher and author.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
![‘Geelong Steam Ferries and their Owners’: Talking History with Bruce Gooley
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 06/04/2023. In this talk, Bruce Gooley explores the Geelong steam ferries that operated from 1841 until 1938 - an essential Goldfield’s maritime service.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
Image: ST Gill, J Tingle (engraver), Approach to Geelong, from the bay 1857 [detail], Sand & Kenny, Melbourne. In Victoria illustrated 1857 Collection, State Library of Victoria. ‘Geelong Steam Ferries and their Owners’: Talking History with Bruce Gooley](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UetFjrhmd9w/mqdefault.jpg)

![‘Gariwerd: Exploring the history and nature of the Grampians’: Talking History with Dr Ben Wilkie
This is a recording of a public lecture that was delivered live at the Eureka Centre on 04/05/2023. Dr Ben Wilkie examines how people have interacted with the environment around Gariwerd and people’s perceptions about this iconic Victorian landscape have changed through time.
Talking History is a forum for the sharing of research into the history of the Ballarat region, with a special focus on the colonial period. Talks are held from March to November on the first Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/events?field_event_category_target_id=17
Image: Unknown, ‘Grampians’ [detail], c1860-1930. Roger Holdsworth lantern slides Collection. State Library of Victoria. ‘Gariwerd: Exploring the history and nature of the Grampians’: Talking History with Dr Ben Wilkie](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WCRKz-HvK54/mqdefault.jpg)







