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The Library has added 61 new photographs of New South Wales–based musicians by Wendy McDougall to our catalogue.
The Library recently acquired a fascinating album of 93 photographs taken on the maiden cruise of SMS Bismarck from 1879–80.
Piranesi was an Italian printmaker known for his detailed technical drawings, architectural studies of Rome and imaginary buildings.
Using our online transcription tool, anyone can now contribute to transcribing the valuable Hassall Family Papers.
Nicolas Thomas Baudin (1754–1803) was a cartographic surveyor and naturalist who led a French expedition to the southern parts of the Eastern Hemisphere between 1800–04.
View amazing photos from the 100-mile motor race which attracted a crowd of around 30,000 people.
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