Family matters, Research guides:
and who was his jockey known as Peter St Albans? Briseis, Melbourne, Hugh George for Wilson and Mackinnon, 25 November 1876, wood engraving A/S25/11/76/136 Briseis is regarded as one of… Read More ›
Horses don’t just run around race tracks you know! The horse in art by John Baskett One of the loveliest creatures on the planet has long played a prominent role in all forms… Read More ›
A mixed bag from the new books shelf, and all the better for that! Designs on film : a century of Hollywood art direction by Cathy Whitlock and the Art Directors… Read More ›
Boutique magnifique is the final film in the Outside-in cinema calendar this year, and also a good excuse to point out how darn tricky it can be to track down… Read More ›
La Fille Mal Gardee : a ballet in three acts is the next program in the Music and Dance on Film series to be screened this Wednesday 26 October in Arts.… Read More ›
Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
Family history can be so much more than a list of names and dates. Dedicated genealogists with an interest in the background story of their families often find themselves doing… Read More ›
New books, Photography, Rare Books & Arts:
Even in its earliest days when it was often seen as a “mere mechanical” process, photography was producing images of startling artistry and sophistication, as well as capturing worlds that were… Read More ›
Family history events, Family matters:
In 2011 Victorian History Week will be held from Sunday 23 to Sunday 30 October – a week of walking tours, exhibitions, talks and much more, all relating to this State’s history. Check… Read More ›
Music, New books, Performing Arts, Rare Books & Arts:
They called him Al : the musical life of Al Bowlly by Ray Pallett Al Bowlly’s name is emerging from the shadows as reissued recordings show him to have been one of the loveliest vocalists… Read More ›
Announcements, News, Opening hours:
The Library will be closed on Tuesday 1 November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Readings bookshop and Mr Tulk cafe will also be closed.
