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4 July 2008
Sensational Captain James Cook treasure
A rare map showing Captain James Cook’s discoveries of the east coast of Australia and New Zealand has been secured by the State Library of NSW. Inscribed with the name, New South Wales, this is the first printed map which features the eastern coastline of Australia and the name that Captain Cook bestowed on it. The Great Pacific Ocean map, as well as being on public display, can be viewed online.
4 July 2008
Architect Hugh Buhrich's scrap albums and presentation boards now available online
Architect Hugh Buhrich was a radical modernist. His work encapsulates a crucial period in the development of design in Australia and has recently received a great deal of critical acclaim. Complementing his architectural plans, his scrap albums and presentation boards can also be viewed online.
