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A female singer with long, reddish-brown hair performing live on stage under bright spotlights. She is holding a microphone and appears to be singing passionately.

Wallabindi

Wallabindi: In story and song

Join First Nations artist and musician Wallabindi for an uplifting evening of music, storytelling and connection.

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First Australians
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Williamson Collection

The JC Williamson Ltd archives include a wide range of materials, such as business records, playscripts, libretti, music, programs, magazines, books, costume designs, and photographs. It also contains personal papers from Williamson's business partners, the Tait family and George Tallis.

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Willis Collection

One of the largest oral history collections in Australia with recordings of over 900 individuals in all States, as well as folk groups, singing groups, bands and choirs.

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Multiple photographs, including portraits of Jim Sharman and portrait of Magenta from Rocky Horror Picture Show pasted onto a single page in a visual diary

Visual Diary 5 - Photo Portraits in Papers of Jim Sharman, c.1970s, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3652108145

“It’s Astounding”: The Legacy of Frank van Straten AM

With a generous bequest from Frank van Straten AM, the Library has brought Jim Sharman’s visual diaries and an original Rocky Horror Picture Show script online for the 50th anniversary of the film’s release.

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