Tentative gazes at Melbourne Underground Film Festival 2011
Sitting at my desk this afternoon, listening to one of my favourite death metal acts, and what am I thinking about more than anything? That I never ever want to… Read More ›
Ned Kelly’s armour returns from National Museum
After a six month absence, Ned Kelly’s armour is returning home to the State Library.
Knowing who you are : Koorie records in Victoria
Family history events, Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
An interesting presentation at yesterday’s Family History Feast was Knowing who you are: Koorie records in Victoria, presented by Sebastian Gurciullo, Acting Coordinator, Koorie Records Unit, PROV, and Edward Story,… Read More ›
Andres Segovia double bill screening
An Andres Segovia Double Bill is the next program in the Music & Dance on Film series, to be screened this Wednesday August 3 in Arts. Two films by Christopher… Read More ›
Hazel Edwards on non boring family histories
Family history events, Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
This morning’s Family History Feast sessions kicked off to a great start. Hazel Edwards was first cab off the rank with her presentation “Writing a non-boring family history”. Having read… Read More ›
Family History Feast 2011 is here
Family history events, Family matters:
Good morning all! Today is Family History Feast day and I’m feeling extremely excited about this year’s program. With talks on conscription records, Koorie records, genealogical gems in the State… Read More ›
A wizard, a daring suffragette and a census return
As family historians we crave to know who our ancestors are. A name is only one part of this. We want to know their story, what their life was like,… Read More ›
Beautiful things from around the world, and a naughty postcard!
Now I would never judge a book by its cover (well, hardly ever!), but sometimes a cover can be just a wee bit irresistible, don’t you think? Textiles of the… Read More ›
Something musical on the Listening Posts
New stage musicals are recent additions to the Listening Post menus in Arts. These include – Women on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown, based on the film by Pedro… Read More ›
New to Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry have recently added the following Australian databases to their website Tasmania, Australia, Passenger Arrivals, 1829-1957 Western Australia, Australia, Crew and Passenger Lists, 1852-1930 New South Wales, Australia, Immigration Deposit… Read More ›
Such was life
Early views of Melbourne by Robert Russell
Surveyor and artist Robert Russell published an early survey of Melbourne featuring the Yarra Falls that determined the site for the foundation of the township. He also produced drawings and watercolours of the Yarra Falls from where his cottage was located.
Arts
Collecting Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a leading author of the golden age of detective fiction whose books continue to excite, delight and intrigue readers. To celebrate her outstanding legacy, State Library Victoria recently acquired first editions of some of Christie’s most popular titles.
