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Image Galleries

Explore selections from the Library's rich holdings through these online image galleries. Hand-picked by Library collection experts, they showcase collection favourites, reveal little-known items and tell the stories behind objects. Some image galleries commemorate key events and others offer a taste of special Library exhibitions. You can:

  • view digitised images, maps, manuscripts and other collection items
  • find out about the items, via detailed captions
  • link through to further information in our Library catalogue

A couple shopping on Collins Street

'til you drop

Meander through Melbourne's shopping past with these images from the 'til you drop exhibition. Explore why Melburnians love to shop, and browse the city's retailers – from elegant art deco emporiums to multicultural markets and suburban milk bars.

The Anzac Spirit

Explore these remarkable images of ANZAC soldiers at sea, in the trenches, performing daily chores and at leisure. From a collection of 366 hand-coloured and black-and-white glass slides donated to the Library by Reverend TP Bennett, chaplain to Victoria's 22nd Battalion.
 
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