The Friends of the Library delve into the craft of historical fiction writing with authors Alison Goodman and Sue Williams.

The Friends of the National Library presented two of Australia’s preeminent crime writers in conversation with crime fiction reviewer Anna Steele.

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The first recorded games between Empire athletes coincided with the coronation of King George V in 1911.

Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner

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Explore how the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, bringing convicts, soldiers, and settlers to Gadigal Country, marked a turning point in Australia’s history that initiated profound changes to the land and its peoples.

Find out more about the key players, pivotal petition campaigns, government policies and resources documenting the fight for constitutional change to end discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk from Michael Visontay about Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller who committed a crime against history.

Wendy Cooper

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

*2nd event added due to popular demand*

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.