The Australian Historical Records Society existed in Ballarat between 1896-1906. It was one of the earliest historical societies in Australia and the forerunner of the current Ballarat Historical Society.

Ballarat Bertie was a much-loved cartoon character unique to Ballarat. But who was Ballarat Bertie?

This is the story of entrepreneur William Bailey, the commissioner of Fenshaw, one of Ballarat’s most notable grand mansions.

Read on to find out how Hyman Levinson, a young Jewish man from Central/Eastern Europe, became entangled in the Eureka Stockade. Written by Dr Elizabeth Offer

The Empire Christmas Pudding was the brainchild of the Empire Marketing Board. A pudding recipe featuring ingredients from across the British Empire was promoted to encourage trade amongst the dominions and colonies.

Piecing together information and images on Ballarat businesses is a popular research topic. Here are some tips on using the various resources available, both at BRHAE and online.

James Meek was a man of many varied interests and talents, especially pen drawing. His sketches are among some of the earliest representations of life on the Ballarat goldfields.

An insight into the resources available at BRHAE by work experience student Thomas Lin.

In February 1898, Ballarat made its pitch to become Australia’s Federal Capital hosting delegates from the Australasian Federal Convention.