"FOOTNOTES" #1 official FMI Library newsletter published
We relaunched our in-house library newsletter, which was published many decades ago by the FMI, and we kept the original title...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Lockdown 6.0 extended to Sept 3rd
Advising Vic State Govt covid-19 lockdown has been extended until at least September 3rd, 2021. Customers with books currently on loan,...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Vic Govt Extends Current Lockdown 6.0
Following Victorian State Health Dept advice the FMI Library as part of the Melbourne community will continue to remain closed as...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Aug 5, 20211 min read
LOCKDOWN 6.0 - Here We Go Again!
https://au.yahoo.com/news/victoria-back-into-lockdown-for-the-sixth-time-062934701.html
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 27, 20210 min read
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 16, 20211 min read
FOOTNOTES - FMI Library newsletter relaunched July 31st
Very pleased to announce the relaunch of the Library's in-house quarterly newsletter FOOTNOTES on July 31st. FMI members will receive...
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Michelle Fincke
Jul 15, 20211 min read
5th Vic covid 19 lockdown
FMI Library will be closed from midnight tonight in line with latest advice from Vic Govt We will notify here and on on our facebook page...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jun 10, 20211 min read
FMI Library to Reopen WEDS 16th June 2021
Following latest advice from Vic Govt, the easing of the State's lockdown means the FMI Library will reopen next Weds 16th June. Covid...
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Michelle Fincke
Jun 3, 20211 min read
COVID-19 shutdown continues
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-settings
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zenarcadeaustralia
May 27, 20211 min read
SEVEN DAY LOCKDOWN - FMI Library closed for seven days from May 28th 2021
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-27/covid-live-updates-melbourne-cases-victoria-lockdown/100167392
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zenarcadeaustralia
May 22, 20211 min read
BOOK CHAT - May 28th - IAN RANKIN - Inspector Rebus series - POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 SHUTDOWN
FMI Library is proud to present the next in our Book Chat series. Next topic is IAN RANKIN and his renowned Inspector Rebus series of...
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Michelle Fincke
Apr 21, 20211 min read
ANZAC DAY and the FMI - Footscray
ANZAC DAY and the Footscray Mechanics' Institute. The Australian troops who volunteered in the enthusiasm for war circa 1914 as Australia...
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Michelle Fincke
Apr 9, 20210 min read
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Michelle Fincke
Apr 7, 20211 min read
RENDELL / Wexford Crime Fiction Group Meets Again!
Library members and potential library members are welcome to the 2nd Ruth Rendell / Inspector Wexford Book Group, meeting at the...
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Michelle Fincke
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Ruth Rendell - Inspector Wexford - BOOK GROUP
The FMI Library is pleased to announce a book group open to all members meeting next Friday 19th March 12 noon to discuss crime author...
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Michelle Fincke
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Annual Membership Renewals Due - March 1st 2021
If you are an existing FMI library member, please visit us with current ID, and renew your annual Library membership for $10 This year...
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Michelle Fincke
Jun 7, 20201 min read
Introducing our new librarian
The Footscray Mechanics' Institute committee of management is excited to welcome new librarian Cameron Borg to the team. The COVID-19...
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Michelle Fincke
Mar 11, 20202 min read
Meet Neil, the FMI's newest life member
Neil Farren is a member of the governing committee of the FMI. Neil is of Irish ancestry from County Donegal but was brought up in South...
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Michelle Fincke
Dec 8, 20192 min read
From two-room cottage to community hub: how the Footscray Mechanics' Institute blossomed
The Footscray Mechanics' Institute (FMI) is a local, independent, self-funded, self-help initiative. In 1857 the first FMI provided a...
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Michelle Fincke
Nov 30, 20191 min read
Trust Me, I'm A Crime Writer
FMIL member, teacher and well-known author Sherryl Clark paid the Reading Room a visit in October to talk about her new crime novel,...
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