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More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
Curator Talk: The life of Henry Beaufoy Merlin
In the 10 years preceding his death in 1873, Henry Beaufoy Merlin transformed himself from a theatrical showman into one of Australia's most important photographers. Join our curator, Geoff Barker, for a lunchtime talk on Merlin’s fascinating life.
Designed for first year doctoral candidates, or those about to embark on this type of degree, the Doctoral Discovery Day is a day to learn about the practicalities of using the Library and its services.
William McMahon was a significant, if widely derided and disliked, figure in Australian politics in the second half of the twentieth century. This biography tells the story of his life, his career, and his doomed attempts to recast views of his much-maligned time as Australia’s prime minister.
Kate and Jol Temple's talk will put a smile on your dial and the laughs will continue with hilarious craft.
Louise Brooks plays a freight-train hopping runaway who dresses in a flat cap and trousers to escape capture by the police.