Labour Day Monday 12 March 2012
Announcements, Exhibitions, News:
The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Monday 12 March during the Labour Day public holiday.
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Movies, backlots, a bit of art and a gust of wind!
A mixed bag from the new books shelf this week; just the way I like it! That movie book : awesome, weird and wonderful movies for every weekend of the… Read More ›
Good news for South Australian family history researchers!
Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
Genealogy SA in conjunction with the South Australian Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages has just announced that public domain South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages Indexes are now available online via… Read More ›
May I quote you?
I’ve been watching some old Mae West movies lately, and her snappy way with a one-liner (“His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork“) got me thinking… Read More ›
World Radio Day….can you hear me?
International commemorative days come thick and fast, but I can’t let World Radio Day on February 13th slip by without some kind of celebration! Out of the bakelite box :… Read More ›
Popular culture, sometimes it ain’t pretty!
Just in case you thought things were getting a little straight-laced on the Arts Blog….. Allied Artists horror, science fiction and fantasy films by Michael R. Pitts If, like me,… Read More ›
Down to the sea in ships
Painting, Photography, Rare Books & Arts:
An enquiry from a customer regarding maritime painting uncovered a watery treasure-trove! The sun rising through vapour : Turner’s early seascapes by Paul Spencer-Longhurst Difficult to go past Turner’s astonishing… Read More ›
New online catalogue
About us, Announcements, Collection, Library services, News:
The Library’s new online catalogue launched in November last year, and we are keen to hear your feedback. As well as a shiny new look, the revamped catalogue boasts a… Read More ›
Happy Australia Day 2012!
Thursday 26 January – a good day to catch up on your family history research at home as the State Library of Victoria is closed all day. Sports meeting on… Read More ›
