Congratulations – Library wins at MAGNA

Congratulations – Library wins at MAGNA

May 20, 2013

About us, Announcements, Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, Library services, News:

The Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNA) and the Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA) 2013 were announced at a ceremony last night at the Museums Australia National Conference in… Read More ›

Origins of Australian football: Victoria’s early history

Origins of Australian football: Victoria’s early history

May 20, 2013

Sport, Such was life:

Good footballers are often described as ‘dangerous players’, but none more so than Alex Bruce who had a prosthetic hook on one arm, which made him very dangerous indeed! Less… Read More ›

Thank you Ken Fraser

Thank you Ken Fraser

May 16, 2013

About us, News:

This month the Library farewells volunteer Ken Fraser, a dedicated and generous man who has left a lasting legacy for all Victorians. Ken Fraser started at the State Library in… Read More ›

UNESCO adds gold rush diaries to Australian memory of the world register

UNESCO adds gold rush diaries to Australian memory of the world register

May 15, 2013

Announcements, Collection, News:

UNESCO had added three 19th-century goldfields diaries from the State Library of Victoria collection to the Australian memory of the world register. The Life and Adventures of Edward Snell from… Read More ›

Indian Film: much more than Bollywood!

Indian Film: much more than Bollywood!

May 15, 2013

Film, Rare Books & Arts:

Clearly determined to win the State Library’s Blogger-of-the-Year Award, Jane Miller has submitted another topical post, this time exploring Indian cinema and the vibrant song and dance of Bollywood! The… Read More ›

Arts on Film: Virtuoso Violinist.

Arts on Film: Virtuoso Violinist.

May 14, 2013

Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:

A double bill on renowned violinist, Itzhak Perlman, is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be screened this Wednesday May 15 in Arts. Two films by Christopher… Read More ›

Bendigo or Sandhurst? History through newspapers

Bendigo or Sandhurst? History through newspapers

May 10, 2013

Cities & towns, Such was life:

Did you know that Bendigo used to be called Sandhurst? And then changed its name back to Bendigo?

Beethoven, music and film

Beethoven, music and film

May 10, 2013

Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:

 A recent trip to the cinema has inspired guest blogger Jane Miller to explore a little further: Have you seen the recent film Performance featuring Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour… Read More ›

New directors appointed to State Library leadership team

May 9, 2013

About us, Announcements, News:

Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian has announced the appointment of three new directors to the State Library leadership team.

Nameless tunes – Searching for Sugar Man at Outside-in cinema

Nameless tunes – Searching for Sugar Man at Outside-in cinema

May 8, 2013

Music, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

This week’s Outside-in cinema screening is of the 2013 Academy Award winning documentary, Searching for Sugar Man. The film follows the film-makers as they try and find out what came… Read More ›

Such was life

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.

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Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.