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Poster artists working for The Australian National Travel Association (ANTA) had to decide which pictorial styles would best convey Australia’s attractions.

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Emperor Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing dynasty (since the taking of China proper in 1644) died in 1661. His son, Kangxi, took over at the age of seven and reigned for 61 years. He encouraged painting, porcelain making and literature.

Explore some of the crime-fiction reads in the collection and how they can help readers learn more about Australian culture, history and place.

Enjoy a glimpse of the Library's extensive maps collection.

Explore the rich history of boxing in Australia through the Arnold Thomas Collection. This unique resource features over 1,000 photographs, souvenir programs, match day cards and ephemera spanning from the 1870s to the 1990s. 

Just as a regular library gathers together books and manuscripts, the Australian Web Archive (AWA) collects online publications.

Explore our events held in 2022, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our events held in 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Dr Chris Carter and the Friends of the National Library hosted an enlightening talk about how water is essential for human survival.

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Migration from Arabic nations to Australia has a complex and multifaceted history.