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Archive for November, 2014
A new look for the Library
News:
You may have noticed that we look a little different? Let us introduce you to the State Library’s new look.
Press photography exhibition launch
News:
Showcasing incredible moments captured by Australia’s top press photographers, the 2014 Nikon-Walkley Press Photography exhibition launched at the Library.
Martha Needle – Melbourne’s 19th century serial poisoner
People & professions, Such was life:
In 1894, Martha Needle was sentenced to death for the murder of her prospective brother in law, Louis Juncken, and executed in the Old Melbourne Gaol. She was also said to have poisoned her husband Henry, their three daughters Mabel, Elsie and May, as well as attempting to murder Herman Juncken.
Victoria’s early horse trams
Social life & customs, Such was life:
In 1884 Melbourne’s first tramway- a horse tramway in Fairfield- was built to promote land sales in the area (100 years of Melbourne’s trams, pg 1). Two horses pulled a carriage containing… Read More ›
Overheard at Grasslands
News:
The Library’s steps have been covered in native grasses for the last month – hear what Melbourne thinks as the Grasslands installation comes to a close.
New: The diggers ten commandments
News:
There’s a new piece in our historic collection – discover this light-hearted set of rules for diggers, which was circulated in the Victorian goldfields.
Upcoming exhibition: Bohemian Melbourne
News:
From Nick Cave to Marcus Clarke, Bohemian Melbourne will celebrate a who’s who of creative free spirits through their art and bohemian legacy.
The final week of Victor Hugo
News:
Our incredible exhibition Victor Hugo: Les Misérables – From Page to Stage will come to a close on Sunday 9 November.
