Finding Facts & Figures

The Library can help you find those obscure facts and hard-to-find figures.

Some questions we've been asked

Here are some of the questions we've found the answers for:

• What are the words of the poem read at the funeral in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral ?
• What is the fax, phone number and email address of Harvard University? 
• What was the date of Tom Roberts' first exhibition in Sydney?
• What is the longest word in the English language?
• When did the 19th century royal tours to Victoria occur?
• What is the exact wording of the Victorian Constitution?
• What is the name of the composer for the soundtrack of the film Paris, Texas?
• What is the average depth of the Pacific Ocean?
• When was the Melbourne Town Hall opened?
• What are the words of the poem by Marie Pitt that begins 'Back in the heart of the Gippsland Hills'?

How can I get help finding information?

Our staff can help you find information and answers to your questions in a variety of ways. To find out more, see Ask Us! - Information & Research Help.