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From: "Jill Blee" <>
Subject: Twilight talks & Pub Crawl
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:22:53 -0600

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Twilight Talks

Spring Session



Richard Davies Ireland was an Irish barrister who defended people involved in two uprisings, one in Ireland in 1848 and one here in 1854. He became one of Victoria's top criminal lawyers and was one of Victoria's two first QCs. He went into Parliament where he aquired a thoroughly bad reputation. He also was named in Victoria's very first divorce case, though this accusation was later withdrawn. Though not a citizen of first rank either in Ireland or here, his path intersected with many who were and, thus, an account of his life is well worth telling, particularly as his great grandson, John Ireland is doing just that and is now engaged in completing a PhD which will result in a book about his famous ancestor.

Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, Sturt Street, Ballarat, Friday, October 10, 5.30 - 6.30pm - refreshments at 5.00pm. Cost: $3 per talk or $15 for all six talks in the Spring Session

Announcing!!!!!

Heritage and History Pub Crawl - Friday 24th October at 7.30. Check the Ballarat Writing Council website www.ballaratwriters.com for details. Come and have a great night with us and learning something about our wonderful hotels. Bookings through Majestix 5333 5888. Bookings are limited.

Jill - 0411 046 558

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