Prof Catharine Coleborne presents her recent Fellowship research, focusing on her discoveries about the health and illness experiences of poliomyelitis (polio) in regional Australia across the 20th century.

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When European explorers began to enter the Pacific they were astounded by its vast extent and fact that most of the islands were already inhabited.

This policy covers the principles associated with the development of exhibitions and displays within the library building, as well as the Library's approach to travelling exhibitions.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

A list of our exhibitions held from 2000 to 2009.

A list of our exhibitions held from 1992 to 1999.

An exhibition preview event for Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

Friends of the Library enjoyed a lecture on the exhibition highlights with curator Dr Guy Hansen, and explored the gallery while getting to know other Friends members.