Hi All I thought some of you may be interested in the following info. The Central Highland Historical Association will hold their HISTORY FESTIVAL on the 23rd October. Venue: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt Street. Time: 10 AM - 4 PM Admission: Free Stalls include: Historical Societies from, Bacchus Marsh, Bungaree, Carisbrook, Creswick, Invermay, Maldon, Newstead, Skipton, Talbot, Trentham, Woady Yallock, Cornish Association, Ballarat Heritage Services, Ballarat Observatory, Cameras from the Past, First Fleet Fellowship, Gentree - Tasmanian Records, Post Office Records, Ballarat Historical Photographs, Mapworks, Ranger Barracks Museum, WW1 Records. Some of the workshops include, Getting Published, Treasurers from TROVE, Dating Photos, Frank Gardiner Bushranger, Researching your House, Primary and Secondary School History, Protecting you Collection, Seeking Grants with many many more subjects. Hope to see many of you their Regards Elaine Murphy