A tale of two lions
Ask a librarian, Our stories, Victorian history:
What do Melbourne’s first amusement park, a cafe and a court case have in common? The answer may not be what you think!
When researching emigration and immigration, researchers mainly focus on locating ships’ passenger lists to determine the name of the ship on which ancestors sailed and the dates of departure and arrival. Here… Read More ›
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights:
Join us for a turn around the garden as we explore depictions of Victorian flora in the Library’s collections.
August is National Family History Month and there’s no better time to delve into your family history research. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, State Library Victoria has a wealth… Read More ›
In the 19th century the voyage to Australia was long and arduous. Emigrants faced the constant threat of disease and malnutrition, the danger of storms or shipwrecks, and the possibility… Read More ›
Collection Care, Preservation, Such was life:
A photograph of an old cottage inspires an investigation into the connections between Australian author Adam Lindsay Gordon, John Kinmont Moir and the mysterious Adam & Eve Hotel.