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The term ‘cartoon’ is from the Italian cartone, meaning paper. In the middle ages, it was used to refer to sketches that had been drawn for larger works, such as canvases, frescos, tapestries or mosaics. From the nineteenth century, a cartoon came to mean an amusing illustration in newspapers, magazines or online.

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Catherine Branson QC, AC, former judge, and former President of the Australian Human Rights commission has also spent her career advocating for equality, gender issues, and the rights of marginalized communities in Australia and beyond.

A large collection of glass negatives, papers and photographs dating mostly from 1904 to 1940 depicting many aspects of Australian life and architecture.

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There were new items on display in the Library's Treasures Gallery and we hosted a mid-winter celebration.

To celebrate this milestone, we are sharing 3 recently acquired photographs of the band

We've won! Our website took the top award in the Government category at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.

See some new photographs in our collection, taken at 2022 Pride events held in Adelaide and Perth.

New collection material online reveals stories of Australia’s women scientists.