Pioneer women of Victoria
Are you researching: women in Victoria? the lives of Victorian settlers? Aboriginal/settler interactions? women’s experiences of migration?
Reading the Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne Film Festival is once again upon us, and as usual there are some terrific special programs North Korean cinema : a history by Johannes Schönherr McFarland & Co.,… Read More ›
Arts on Film: Opera Screening – Armida.
Armida : an opera in three acts, is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be screened this Wednesday July 24. Please note that from today Arts on… Read More ›
Clunes – the golden town
Cities & towns, Such was life:
Sitting in a steep valley surrounded by extinct volcanoes lies Clunes, a historic gold mining town located in the central goldfields region of Victoria, north of Ballarat. The Djadja Wurrung… Read More ›
July 21 is International Zine Library Day
The day was set back in 2011 at the Milwaukee Zine Library (un)Conferance, chosen because 21 looks a bit like a Z and an I, and July happens to be… Read More ›
UK National Archives Discovery Service
Family matters, Uncategorized:
The State Library of Victoria is now subscribing to the UK National Archives Discovery Service . This provides free access to the digitised documents available on the National Archives website.… Read More ›
New Books: psychedelia, Cecil Beaton, Warhol and dangerous women
Electrical banana : masters of psychedelic art: Norman Hathaway & Dan Nadel If a lot of the imagery in this phantasmagoric tome looks familiar then you probably spent a goodly… Read More ›
New partnership brings France to State Library
Announcements, Education, News:
A partnership between the State Library and Alliance Française de Melbourne will see French language classes begin at the Library on Monday 15 July.
Carnival shows Melbourne’s a curious place
Events, Family history events:
The State Library was alive with excitement and activity last Sunday as more than 5,500 Victorians attended the first Carnival of Curiosity.
Library welcomes Justine Hyde
About us, Announcements, News:
Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian, has announced the appointment of Ms Justine Hyde to the position of Director Library Services and Experience to complete the new State Library leadership… Read More ›
Such was life
Feasts of Christmas past
What are your favourite festive food memories? Have you ever enjoyed Christmas Day lunch on the beach, up a mountain or aboard a ship? Do you remember pineapple glazed ham? Would you like the 100-year-old recipe for walnut stuffing? The State Library’s historic menus, cookbooks, photos and magazines trace Christmas foods from early colonial tables to the festive flavours celebrated by our diverse migrant communities. Dive in and rediscover your favourite Christmas dishes — or find inspiration for this year’s feast.
Arts
Portraits of Melbourne artists in their studios
John Hinds, an artist, photographer and active ROAR member from 1986 to 1992 spent time capturing artists he personally knew and the spaces that they used to create their works. His photographs captured a unique and often unseen time and place, creating an invaluable insight into the art scene in Melbourne.
