Victoria’s first state funeral
People & professions, Such was life:
One hundred and fifty years ago Melbourne came to a standstill for the funeral procession of Robert O’Hara Burke (1821-1861) and William John Wills (1834-1861).
but what did they die of?
Collections, Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
Death certificates can be a gold mine for family historians. They’re fantastic sources of information and often include the stated cause of death. This can be quite handy for those… Read More ›
Sleeping Beauty: on the stage and on the page
With Richard Gill’s Sleeping Beauty pantomime about to hit the stage for the Victorian Opera, the State Library of Victoria’s Children’s Research Librarian, Juliet O’Conor, takes us through the history… Read More ›
Fire claims Carngham Station again
Buildings & streets, Such was life:
On Tuesday 8 January, the historic Carngham Station Homestead was destroyed by bushfire. Sadly, Carngham Station is no stranger to fire. The original homestead burnt down in 1918, the cause… Read More ›
Findmypast Australasia now available
Collections, Family matters, New to the collection:
We are pleased to announce that Findmypast Australasia is now available at the State Library! Search over 50 million historical records, including directories, gazettes, electoral rolls, cemetery records and other… Read More ›
Some cool jazz for a hot 2013!
No better way to welcome in 2013 than by welcoming the wonderful online Naxos Jazz Library to our growing collection of music streaming services! With over 65,000 tracks from over… Read More ›
Ned Kelly at the cinema
People & professions, Such was life:
The world’s first feature film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, premiered at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre on 26 December 1906, twenty-six years after Ned was hanged.
New Christmas Music.
Some great new Christmas CDs have just arrived into the collection. They include traditonal carol favourites and classics by Handel and Britten, as well as performances by the Vienna Boys Choir… Read More ›
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.
Such was life
Ailsa O’Connor: highlights of a life of socialist activism, feminism and art
Ailsa O’Connor (1921-1980) was a political activist, painter, sculptor, author and teacher. Throughout her art career she was a member of the Communist Party and associated with the Socialist Realist Group.
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Ailsa O’Connor: highlights of a life of socialist activism, feminism and art
Ailsa O’Connor (1921-1980) was a political activist, painter, sculptor, author and teacher. Throughout her art career she was a member of the Communist Party and associated with the Socialist Realist Group.
