Wonder-filled items at large
Trove is taking centre stage at the National Library of Australia. Visitors to the Library will find themselves face-to-face with some of the quirkier items in Trove as they walk into the foyer over the next 12 months – while the Library completes some major building works.
Some of the interesting and unexpected items in Trove have been printed on approximately 10 meters of floor to ceiling signage. These items are:
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Fairfax Corporation, Smallest book in the world presented as a gift to the National Library of Australia, New South Wales, c.1930, nla.obj-163133700
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‘Chinese Food’, The Australian Women's Weekly, 6 November 1948, nla.news-article55466967
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Pat Sullivan & Felix the Cat Enterprises, “War Daze” with Felix, between 1939-1945, nla.obj-4782682
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Griffith Taylor and H.O. Beckit (eds.), The New Oxford Wall Maps of Australia. Sheep & Wheat (Oxford University Press), c.1920, nla.obj-234331946
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Waltzing Matilda manuscript notated by Christina Macpherson (the Bartlam-Roulston manuscript), c. 1895, nla.obj-234957536
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Jiayuan Liang, Female Chinese performers dressed in traditional Chinese outfits, Chinese New Year, Sovereign Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, 2022, nla.obj-3125333378
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Wolfgang Sievers, Woman speaking at the Lysaght phone booths, Spencer Street Railway Station, Melbourne, 1963, nla.obj-160912261
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Mike Brown, Miss Evonne Goolagong (Australia) bends to reach a ball during the final singles against Miss Virginia Wade (Britain), 1970, nla.obj-136843129
Discover the stories behind these wonder-filled items.
Trove is an incredible digital resource, offering an extensive collection of Australian history and culture. With millions of items across a vast array of categories – including newspapers, photographs, books, maps, music and more – Trove provides a rich and varied exploration of the past. This treasure trove is not just for academics and scholars; it’s a resource for everyone. Sports enthusiasts can delve into the history of their beloved teams, event planners can discover vintage recipes to recreate for a nostalgic touch, and fashion lovers can explore historical patterns to trace the evolution of trends through the ages. Whether you’re researching family history, planning a themed event, or simply curious about Australia’s rich heritage, Trove has something to offer.