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PictureAustralia is a service hosted by the National Library of Australia to provide a single access point to the digitised pictorial collections of a range of cultural institutions including the Australian War Memorial, the State Library of New South Wales, the State Library of Tasmania and the State Library of Victoria ...

A history of the National Library of Australia, from its beginnings in 1901 as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library to present day and future endeavours. Includes early photographs, video footage and oral history excerpts ...

Over 140 astounding items from 35 great libraries in over 20 countries will offer visitors a trip around the world and through the centuries of recorded history. National Library of Australia.

Contact Us Site Search Our Manuscript Collection Overview Scope of the Collection Research & Access Consultation & Cooperation Manuscript Home Page Overview The Manuscript Collection encompasses three categories of historical records: Single documents, or small groups of documents, that have definite research or exhibition value. Examples are the Endeavour journal of Captain Cook, the notebook ...