Dr Eleanor Hogan presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research into the brilliant career of award-winning dramatist and scriptwriter Eleanor Witcombe.

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In 1992, a decade-long legal battle over Indigenous land rights came to an end.

This guide will help you find and view different types of ebooks in the Library collections.

The Eastern Islands cluster comprises Darnley Island (Erub), the Murray Island Group (Mer, Dauar, Waier) and Stephen Island (Ugar).

The Library actively collects new publications from Timor Leste, including books, journals, newspapers and government publications.

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Explore the early settlement of Sydney Cove through Francis Fowkes' 1789 map and other historical sources. 

Examining the arrival and early practice of photography in the Australian colonies.

City maps provide road and rail information, and show buildings, farms, industries, schools, churches, and many other features.

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Investigate the complex interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Australia through Thomas Baines’ evocative painting.

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Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history.