Darling Street Literary Society

The Darling Street Literary Society was a group which meant weekly in Redan,.

History
The group was established in June 1897: "The need of a literary society in the southern part of Ballarat West, for the intellectual benefit of young people and others who may wish to improve their talents, has long been felt. This want has been met by the formation, under favorable auspices, of a new society, termed the Darling street Literary Society, supported by a strong committee. Rates have been adopted, and the meetings will be held weekly on Mondays. The following gentlemen here been elected as officers: — President, Rev. F. C. Vian; vice-presidents, Messrs Tarrant and Joseph Rowsell; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Joseph; editor of magazine and press correspondent, Mr A. W. Crowe."

On the 13 September 1897: "At the meeting of the Darling street Literary Society on Monday, the Rev. F. C. Vian gave a most interesting lecture on the art of bookbinding, tracing it down from the earliest dates. By the aid of a great number of sketches and diagrams he explained the subject very fully, and to the evident satisfaction of a large audience, who were occasionally much amused by the spice of humor introduced by the able lecturer. Mr J. Rowsell presided, and a brief discussion terminated the proceedings. Next Monday Mr Rowsell will furnish a paper, entitled “A Trip to Westralia.”"