Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

This small but significant collection of early 20th-century German and Austrian books includes poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and works on theatre and opera. Many are rare or limited editions, notable for their fine bindings and illustrations.

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421 photographs taken in the period 1858–1910 in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia, mostly of public buildings, street scenes, rural scenes and events.

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Our Research Librarians delved into our collections and uncover the histories of Australian women in leadership.

Delve into our collections with our Research Librarians and uncover your family history.

Ever wondered how people learned the piano in the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s?