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Two series of paintings, based on the history of bushranger Ned Kelly, hang in two of the Library’s main stairwells. Peter Cornwell exhibits an abstract and landscape driven approach to Ned Kelly with his works of industrial acrylic paint on corruga...
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Two series of paintings, based on the history of bushranger Ned Kelly, hang in two of the Library’s main stairwells. Peter Cornwell exhibits an abstract and landscape driven approach to Ned Kelly with his works of industrial acrylic paint on corruga...
Ned Kelly's passionate letter to the press offered a rare insight into his thoughts and feelings. Source of quote: Jones, I 2000, 'Ned Kelly's Jerilderie Letter', La Trobe Journal, No. Source of quote: McDermott, A (ed) 2001, The Jerilderie Letter, Text ...
Public fascination with Ned Kelly didn't end with his execution – the ‘science' of phrenology offered the public a window into his mind. The masks were often put on public display and – not surprisingly – Ned Kelly's death mask was...
Ned Kelly's passionate letter to the press offered a rare insight into his thoughts and feelings. Source of quote: Jones, I 2000, 'Ned Kelly's Jerilderie Letter', La Trobe Journal, No. Source of quote: McDermott, A (ed) 2001, The Jerilderie Letter, Text ...
A collection of books and journals about Melbourne that make great gifts and mementos. ART/HISTORY BOOKS 50 NEDS. Ned Kelly: Icon of Australian Art by Maree Coote This collectible little book makes a stunnng gift memento of Melbourne....
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The magnificent free travelling exhibition National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries opens at the State Library of Victoria on 10 March, following on from its successful opening run at the National Library of Australia. This major new show draw...
Ned Kelly and his gang were hoping for a popular uprising at Glenrowan. After years of successfully eluding the police, in June 1880 the Kelly Gang deliberately staged a final confrontation at Glenrowan in Victoria. The gang took over the Glenrowan rail...
The Library manages bookings for its free events and programs using an online events management service. This inspiring free exhibition explores how sport and war have helped to define what it means to be Australian. The following programs complement th...
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