The National Library of Australia has been actively collecting Federation material since 1903. As a result it holds many unique manuscript collections relating to Federation, including the letters, diaries and scrapbooks of politicians and organisations.

In 1908 the Commonwealth Parliament passed the Seat of Government Act 1908, designating the Yass-Queanbeyan area for Australia's Capital Territory.

Ephemera is material which is designed to be short lived and which is often not kept by its recipient.

Jelena Dokic was in conversation with Kathryn Favelle, Director of Reader Services at the National Library of Australia.

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One of the most significant events at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics was the admission of women into the Olympic swimming competition.

Around 6000 titles focusing on Chinese history, especially the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and the 20th century, as well as biography, art, archaeology, literature and philosophy.

Two new books in The Artists of the National Library of Australia series will be published in February 2025.

From cosy reading nooks to fun school holiday programs, we've got spaces and events that cater to all ages.

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