Factory Day 1916

Festival Highlights Exhibition Family fun

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Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society will host an exhibition of Ballarat manufactured engines and machinery from a century ago, to showcase the original Ballarat Factory Day stage in 1916.

In 1916, Factory Day attracted over 250 of Ballarat's manufacturers, who opened their doors to the people over Ballarat and the wider community. Those who didn't open and many who did brought examples of their goods to Sturt street. It is this open air celebration of Ballarat's manufacturing prowess that will be recreated in a small part. Working internal combustion engines and an operational Cowley Steam Roller will feature at this event, all of which were made in Ballarat.

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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

23 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

Camp Street Precinct
Camp St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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