Christmas and the Ashes
One of world sport’s most famous trophies, cricket’s Ashes urn, was presented for the first time on 24 December 1882.
‘Death ballots’: Australia’s World War I conscription referendums
On 28 October 1916 the first of two controversial conscription referendums was held in Australia. Military training for men between 18 and 60 had been compulsory since 1911, but the… Read More ›
A new sheet music collection; worth singing about!
Music, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:
As the year draws to a close I thought it might be a good opportunity to show off a new collection of sheet music that we now have available via… Read More ›
Search our catalogue on your mobile phone
About us, Announcements, Collection, Education, Library services, News, Opening hours, Search, Updates:
Designed for people wanting to search the Library’s collection while on the move, this cut-down version of our online desktop catalogue allows you to search our catalogue on your mobile… Read More ›
18 years old and in charge of the ship
People & professions, Such was life:
The British barque Trafalgar docked at Williamstown on 16 December 1893 after a harrowing voyage. Several of the senior officers had died from fever on the journey, and the charge… Read More ›
New books, and not a piano in sight!
New books, Painting, Photography, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
It’s been a while since I’ve done a new-books post, what with Australian Music Month, Melbourne Music Week, and the Kaldor Art Project demanding our attention. So let’s get back… Read More ›
Pioneer portraits
People & professions, Such was life:
Born in London, Thomas Chuck came to Melbourne in 1863 and opened a photography studio in Royal Arcade, Collins Street.
2012 – the year that was for the Genealogy Team!
Family matters, Uncategorized:
A very active year : 31 March Participation in the annual Shake Your Family Tree Day organised by National Archives of Australia 28-31 March 13th Australasian Congress on Genealogy & Heraldry Your… Read More ›
Listening Post Sounds: Angels, Follies, Wiggles & more…
Some recent CD arrivals feature on the Listening Posts in Arts. The online catalogue indicates which Listening Post the CD is available on. There are eight jukebox listening posts in… Read More ›
A Koori protest against the Nazis
Kristallachnacht (also known as ‘The night of broken glass’, 9-10 November 1938) was a major escalation in the persecution of the Jews in Germany by the Nazi government. Nearly 100… Read More ›
Such was life
Melbourne’s Marvelous Madame Weigel
Madame Weigel’s Journal of Fashion became a staple of Australian life for those interested in being well dressed, well presented, and well informed. This treasure trove has recently be digitised and made available online.
Arts
‘It really belongs to you people anyway…’: The story of Ken Pound
To celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia Week, we pay tribute to the life of children’s literature collector, Ken Pound, and the collection he has left for us all.
