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A woman stands in the centre of this image, looking to the left and smiling. She is in front of an aeroplane and wearing a jacket.

Large photograph of Freda Thompson in flight gear, holding cap and googles, from the Papers of Freda Thompson, c. 1934, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3923190274

Coffee with the Curator and Conservator: Treasures Insights
18 Feb 2026 | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join the Friends of the Library and delve into the Library's 2025 Treasures Gallery refresh.

Ground floor
Treasures Gallery
Friends of the Library event
Collection talk
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
This image consists of two pictures side-by-side. On the left-hand side is a book cover featuring a photo of Gough Whitlam. On the right-hand side is an image of Troy Bramston. He is sitting at a table with a garden in the background.

Book cover, Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New, by Troy Bramston; and Troy Bramston photographed by John Feder.

Discovering the real Gough Whitlam: Troy Bramston on writing a life
24 Mar 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library delve into the craft of writing a biography with Troy Bramston.

Foyer
Online
Theatre
Author talk
Friends of the Library event
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Assistance animals welcome
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Hearing induction loop
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Wheelchair accessible

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