Articles by: Kylie Best
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Victorian history:
In 1942, amidst fears of aerial enemy attack, Melbourne’s homefront was in the grip of brownout. These were tumultuous times, and the city hummed with wartime preparations, and thousands of American service personnel. At the same time, a killer stalked in the shadows.
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Victorian history:
This cherished Aussie Christmas institution is now in its 82nd year, and still bringing people together across the nation.
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Victorian history:
Learn how one family’s singular obsession with the natural world contributed to the Melbourne Zoo we know today
Ask a librarian, Our stories, Victorian history:
Learn about the mysteries that have surrounded Black Rock house since its construction over 160 years ago
Social life & customs, Such was life, War:
Melbourne has likely never seen such an outbreak of spontaneous rejoicing and mass celebration, as it did on Victory in the Pacific Day, August 15 1945.
Ask a librarian, Our stories, Reference desk, Victorian history:
A grandstand made out of a tree stump? A racecourse in a forest? Join us as we ponder our question of the week.
Social life & customs, Such was life:
Part two of the story of the Melbourne Waxworks, featuring a water nymph, the Chinese giant and the ‘half lady’ illusion.
Social life & customs, Such was life:
Before true crime podcasts and books on serial killers, where did Melburnians go for their taste of the macabre? To the waxworks of course.
People & professions, Social life & customs, Such was life:
Don’t forget the postie, milkman and garbo!
Social life & customs, Such was life:
What are the origins of our national sporting symbol, the boxing kangaroo?
