The idiosyncracies of fashion
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 ›
Archive for 2011
La Fille Mal Gardee : Ballet Screening
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 ›
Tales of wonder, love and daring…the story of your family
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 ›
I am a camera
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 ›
Discover the wonders of Victoria’s past …
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 ›
Let me entertain you!
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 ›
Cup day closure
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.
New CDs & DVDs in Arts
New CDs arriving into the collection include some titles from the Classic Film Scores series such as Casablanca, Gone With the Wind and Sunset Boulevard. Music superstars also feature with teen pop sensation,… Read More ›
New to Ancestry Library Edition
Collections, Family matters, New to the collection, Websites:
Ancestry have added a number of interesting records to their database recently. The Australian Electoral Rolls database has been updated to include years ranging from 1903 – 1980 (previously only… Read More ›
A festival of festivals
It’s Melbourne Festival time again and as the CBD is taken over by gigantic demonic (and angelic) babies, as well as other assorted festival paraphenalia, I thought that we’d have a… Read More ›
