The Eureka Centre in Ballarat is a historical site dedicated to the Eureka Rebellion of 1854. It showcases the famous Eureka Flag and offers …
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Oct 1, 2024
The Eureka Centre is on the site where the Eureka Stockade was. The centre provides information in a variety of ways about the beginnings of Australian democracy, The Eureka stockade. I loved seeing …Full review by Karen F
Sep 22, 2024
This is a very important Historical Spot that is a must. I have returned several times as there is a lot to take in. Perfect place to spend a few hours in and then you can enjoy their cafe for a meal…Full review by MovingButler
Sep 16, 2024
Not a huge museum but it explains well the history behind the Eureka Stockade and the significance it has in Australian history. The original stockade flag is on display and the associated memorabili…Full review by Toowoombatourist
What is the Ballarat Loud Fence Memorial at the Eureka Centre all about?
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Hello Thank you for your inquiry about the Loud Fence display at the Eureka Centre. The Loud Fence movement is an important, recent protest movement that emerged in …
Hello Thank you for your inquiry about the Loud Fence display at the Eureka Centre. The Loud Fence movement is an important, recent protest movement that emerged in Ballarat and has spread throughout Australia. As an important local movement, the Eureka Centre references Loud Fence within the context of the history of protest associated with the City of Ballarat, notably through the events of the 1854 Eureka Stockade uprising. Here is some information that we have presented alongside the the Loud Fence display that you viewed during your visit to the Eureka Centre: "Loud Fence is a movement which started in Ballarat as a reaction to the Royal Commission into Institutional Abuse. It rapidly expanded to include all affected by sexual abuse, with people tying ribbons to the fence of many schools and churches to ‘make loud’ the message of solidarity and support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The Loud Fence movement represents a community that stands for ‘no more silence’. The simple of act of tying a ribbon onto of public fence became a powerful link between the community and survivors with its message of hope and healing. The Ballarat Loud Fence Memorial was unveiled at the Eureka Centre on 15 February 2018, with members of the Ballarat community contributing ribbons and messages. The community of Ballarat is famous for activism; citizens standing up for their rights and demanding a fair go, a right to life, liberty and security of person. The Loud Fence movement shows how the values and spirit of Eureka live on in Ballarat’s citizens, who combine solidarity, courage and action to make changes for a better and fairer society. The representation of the Loud Fence movement in this museum that interprets the site and history the Eureka Stockade uprising of 1854, creates an opportunity to consider protest and collective action in Ballarat across two different cultural and historical contexts." Kind regards Anthony Camm Manager Eureka Centre
Just wondering if anyone knows why two of the most important & significant democratic "battles" in Australia's history have been completely ignored by this 'Museum'. Singularly one of the most important events EVER to occur in this country in the last 100 years - The History of the Franklin River Campaign 1976 - 1983 - was a Landmark in Australian Environmental and Constitutional History. It also led to the birth of the Australian Greens Political Party. Second but in no ways of less significance was the - The Daintree Blockade, Fight to Save Australia's Tropical Rainforests -Quote "The blockade set off a clash of ideologies: greenies against developers, hippies against the local council, and anarchists against police. In time, the Daintree blockade would help shape the growing Australian Environment Movement". I fail to understand the justification for what is in effect an entire decade, 1980's, of Australia's Democracy being ignored yet they have included references to a fight over the opening of a McDonalds store ? Thank you for your help
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Hi Beck and Steven Thank you for visiting MADE and asking such an important question. Our core narrative and presentation is naturally the Eureka story, and we use this as the …
Hi Beck and Steven Thank you for visiting MADE and asking such an important question. Our core narrative and presentation is naturally the Eureka story, and we use this as the cornerstone for also providing potted histories around many of the important battles against injustice that have occurred locally, nationally and internationally. We aim to show examples of grassroots democratic activism on small local levels as well as bigger events, and the No Maccas in Tecoma campaign, Bentleigh Blockade, campaign for Aboriginal Voting Rights, Women’s Suffrage, Campaigns for Disability Rights, the recent campaigns for marriage Equality and justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault and the history of Chinese activism in the 19th century are just a few of the stories and exhibitions we have presented since opening in 2013. As Curator at MADE, I agree the Franklin and Daintree stories need to be included as part of our offering and am in fact working on a Franklin project currently. There are future plans to also include the Daintree Blockade. Developing exhibition materials takes time, and as we evolve as a museum, I look forward to presenting these important milestones in the development of our nation, and the remarkable contributions made by those who have stood up against injustice. Thank you again for visiting us and I hope to welcome you back in the near future. Please feel free to contact me directly at the museum if you can assist with accessing relevant materials and artefact relating to these events as contributions from the general public are an integral part of our development processes. Cash Brown MADE Curator
Is there a bus going out to the Museum. Otherwise roughly how much would a taxi cost?
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Bus route 8 goes past MADE. You catch the bus at the railway station. The entrance to MADE is near the Eureka swimming pool and caravan park so get off there. I think the bus only …
Bus route 8 goes past MADE. You catch the bus at the railway station. The entrance to MADE is near the Eureka swimming pool and caravan park so get off there. I think the bus only goes every hour. Or you could get a taxi. It would be no more than $15. If you catch the bus you also need to have a Myki card (like an Oyster card) before you board the bus. You can get that at a Tourist office or railway station. Hope this helps.
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