Archive for August, 2015

Sonya Hartnett on the power of the manuscript

Sonya Hartnett on the power of the manuscript

August 7, 2015

Our stories:

As a child, celebrated Australian author Sonya Hartnett, submitted her handmade manuscripts to publishers. In this speech she reflects on how much has changed since then.

Bohemian Melbourne honoured at Museum Awards

Bohemian Melbourne honoured at Museum Awards

August 7, 2015

News:

Our acclaimed 2014-15 summer exhibition, Bohemian Melbourne, received a Highly Commended honour at the Museums Australia (Victoria) Awards ceremony last night.

Slums of Melbourne

Slums of Melbourne

August 6, 2015

Social life & customs, Such was life:

As far back as the 1850s, slums existed in inner city Melbourne. In the 1930s, Frederick Barnett began taking photos of the slums, using them in a push for social reform.