The cat has left the roof…..farewell Elizabeth Taylor
They come and they go. In our age of celebrity culture it can be difficult enough just keeping up with who’s who, let alone notice the passing of names that might once have… Read More ›
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New Irish records now available on Ancestry.com
A collection of valuable Irish land records are now available on the Ancestry.com website. You can search nineteenth century tithe applotment books, Griffith’s valuation records and ordnance survey maps that… Read More ›
Elvis returns, music from a ruined city, and other loud things in Arts
Music, New books, Rare Books & Arts:
Return of the King : Elvis Presley’s great comeback by Gillian G. Gaar Elvis Presley had more comebacks throughout his glorious career than Nellie Melba had farewells, some more successful… Read More ›
Installation of ‘Blue Skies’ begins
Exhibitions, Family history events, News:
Work has begun at the State Library of Victoria to complete and hang Blue Skies, a dramatic art installation by Melbourne artist Trinh Vu.
Date for your diary : Family History Feast 2011
Family history events, Family matters:
Monday 1 August during National Family History Week (http://www.familyhistoryweek.org.au) at the State Library of Victoria. I have been asked the date of the 2011 Feast a number of times recently so… Read More ›
Library closed Labour Day public holiday Monday 14 March
Announcements, Library services, News:
The Library will be closed on Monday 14 March for the Labour Day public holiday. Requested items will not be delivered on this day however an extensive range of resources… Read More ›
A better website for lovers of young adult literature
Announcements, Education, News:
Today the State Library re-launched its much loved youth literature website Inside a Dog. The redesigned site incorporates many new functions to make it easier and more fun to share a love of young adult (YA) literature.
Folk music indoors and out
The Port Fairy Folk Festival is coming up later this month and continues its amazing tradition of presenting a vast array of performers and musical styles from across Australia and… Read More ›
Visiting Bairnsdale for the March long weekend?
Family history events, Family matters:
If you are or if you live in the area, you might like to visit the East Gippsland Family History Group (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~egfhg/) at 21 Morgan Street, Bairnsdale on Saturday afternoon 12… Read More ›
Shake Your Family Tree 2011 style
Family history events, Family matters:
Friday 25 February at the Victorian Archives Centre, North Melbourne, the annual Shake Your Family Tree event organised by National Archives of Australia. More than 200 genealogists, six stands including… Read More ›
