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Charlie Farrugia on PROV land records

Hear an overview of PROV's land records in this insightful talk by Charlie Farrugia, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 57:16

Sarah Ryan on the Library's Maps Collection

Gain insights into the Library's remarkable Maps Collection in this talk by Sarah Ryan, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 37:38

Terrie Page on military property acquisition during WWII

Hear tips on researching records in this talk byTerrie Page from National Archives of Australia, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 34:01

One object, many stories: Medieval flea

Hear an enthralling panel conversation about the Library's work conserving precious books, and the surprising discoveries that have been made.

31 May 2017 Duration: 57:05

Authors in conversation: Researching biography

Enjoy a discussion with Minna Muhlen-Schulte and Dr Sandra McComb, in a conversation about researching and writing biographical articles.

21 Mar 2017 Duration: 30:19

We sell this city

Watch a fascinating panel discussion about the social history of advertising in Melbourne, with rare examples from the Library's collection.

14 Dec 2016 Duration: 49:44

Michael Cannon and Bob Flippen on the Vagabond

Watch a discussion on the journalist known as the Vagabond, with historian Michael Cannon and Bob Flippen.

15 Sep 2016 Duration: 42:17

One object, many stories: Lambswool book

Hear the colourful history of a rare lambswool-covered book created to launch Melbourne's bid for the 1956 Olympics.

4 Aug 2016 Duration: 50:22

Dr Juliet O'Conor on Beatrix Potter

Join Dr Juliet O'Conor for a glimpse at some of the Beatrix Potter gems in our Children's Literature Collection.

28 Jul 2016 Duration: 02:31

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