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Portion of a poster depicting men and women from Australia's Defence Forces.

Australian Comforts Fund, Combine forces with the Australian Comforts Fund. Give to them through the A.C.F. [detail], 1939, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2618636268

Remembering the War

13 Dec 2025 - 03 May 2026 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

On the 80th anniversary of the Second World War ending, explore stories of the conflict from our collections.

Treasures Gallery

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Four framed pictures hanging on a wall that has an image of an island on it.

Mabo v Queensland (No. 2): 30th Anniversary

13 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision, the Library invited Gail Mabo, Eddie’s daughter, to select material for display to mark this landmark moment in Australian legal history.

Treasures Gallery

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Treasures Gallery

13 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 | 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Treasures Gallery showcases the extraordinary holdings of the National Library of Australia.

Treasures Gallery

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