Monthly Archives: October 2011

Smallest book in the world – well, almost!

Miniature books are a fascinating art, and we have some tiny treasures in our collection. While libraries often have a broader definition of miniature books (based a bit on shelving requirements), for afficianados they are generally defined as measuring up … Continue reading

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Welcome to Australia – sheep are important

The poster stack at the National Library contains many stunning and unexpected treasures, including the fascinating Australian Outline posters produced by the Commonwealth Office of Education between 1949 and 1956 for the purpose of adult migrant education.   These colourful … Continue reading

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Typing tidbits – tirades and troubles

While some saw the advent of typewriting as a wonderful process, some other early commentators had their doubts about the quality that ensued. The Sydney Morning Herald of July 1909 includes a diatribe about the poor quality of the typewriting one … Continue reading

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