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Patterns of cloth made and wore [i.e. worn] by Natives of the South Sea Islands being part of the collection made by the celebrated circumnavigator Capt. James Cook in his first, second and third voyages., 1768-1778

0.03 metres (1 volume)
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The book (23 cm) contains around 70 cloth samples of Tapa, collected by Captain James Cook in his first, second and third voyages. The samples were collected from the Friendly Islands (Tonga); Sandwich Islands, Otaheite (Tahiti), Society Islands (French Polynesia); and New Amsterdam. Each sample measures around 5 cm x 9.8 cm or smaller. The book includes a list corresponding to the samples, with explanations including place of origin, some detail of methods of manufacture and the likely wearers and uses of the various cloth types.
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Prospectus, notices, town-lots, land purchases and other documents, 1794-1961

0.45 metres (1 folio volume + 1 binder)
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MS 7746 comprises early Australian and New Zealand documents. Included are monetary documents, ca. 1840-1897, such as promissory notes, bills of exchange and a proof of the first pound note from the Union Bank of Australia; military commissions; documents relating to land such as grants and a surveyor's report relating to the District of Lancefield in Victoria; theatre programs, song lyrics and poetry; appointments to various government positions; passenger tickets for a family travelling on the "Westminster" in 1857; legal documents such as wills, law lists, summonses, warrants and protection orders; handbills advertising a variety of events; playbills for theatrical productions including one dating from 1794 titled "Shipley's satirical auction"; a sketch of Kororareka, published in 1860; church documents such as appeals, appointments and addresses; mining documents such as surveys and leases; philatelic items such as first day covers, mainly relating to Antarctica and dating from the 1950s, postage stamps, and postcards from the late 1800s; and, a eulogy to Captain James Cook, May 1794.
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Radio scripts from the John Hickling Recording Studio, c.1930s

2.34 metres (13 archive boxes)
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Australian commercial radio scripts in serial form of dramatisations of popular novels by Edgar Wallace, Phillips Oppenheim, Peter Cheyney and Naomi Jacob.
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Records of ANZAAS, 1959-1993

5.32 metres (26 boxes and 3 cartons + 3 folios)
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The collection comprises mostly correspondence of the Executive Officer. Other records relate to ANZAAS Congresses, Executive Committee, membership, the Association's journal Search, awards and medals, ANZAAS International Scientific Film Exhibitions, State Divisions and related associations.
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Records of ANZAAS, 1959-1993 5.32 metres (26 boxes and 3 cartons + 3 folios)

 

Records of Ashton's Circus, ca. 1900-ca. 2006

5.43 metres (4 boxes, 8 folio boxes, 1 folio packet, 1 file)
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The collection is chiefly comprised of paper clippings relating to Ashton's and other circuses, the bulk of which have been pasted into scrapbooks. Obtained from a range of Australian regional and daily newspapers, as well as overseas papers and journals, the cuttings have been grouped in some of the albums according to chronological period or by subject. Other scrapbooks contain memorabilia such as sample tickets, publicity materials, flyers and programs, and a few examples of correspondence.
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Records of Ashton's Circus, ca. 1900-ca. 2006 5.43 metres (4 boxes, 8 folio boxes, 1 folio packet, 1 file)

 

Records of Australian Freedom from Hunger Campaign, 1961-1973

15.12 metres (108 boxes + 4 folios)
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The collection comprises minutes, correspondence, reports, press clippings, circulars, brochures, pamphlets, talks, tapes, cassettes, films, slides, photographs and other records. The records concern the various committees, conferences, projects and organisations associated with the Campaign including the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Austcare, UNICEF, Community Aid Abroad and Youth Against Hunger.
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Records of Australian Rostrum ACT Dais, 1956-1988

1.68 metres (12 boxes)
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The records mainly comprise correspondence and circulars, 1974-1985; financial records, 1959-1982; membership records, 1969-1985; records relating to the Australian Rostrum Council, 1947-1985; records relating to the 'Voice of Youth' national speaking competitions, 1975-1988; Alan Crook Award records, 1974-1984; ACT Rostrum Critics Club records, 1973-1983; and records of the ACT Dais Club No. 2, 1965-1985. There are also records relating to Freemen; State Dais'; Australian Institute of Managements/Rostrum courses; the 1980 Australian Rostrum Jubilee Celebrations; the 1983 NSW/ACT Rostrum Convention; the Raja Ratnam Award, 1982-85; the Cooma Club, 1956-1962; and printed material.
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Records of Australian Rostrum ACT Dais, 1956-1988 1.68 metres (12 boxes)

 
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Records of Australia on the Map 1606-2006, 2003-2006 1.35 metres (9 ms boxes)

 

Records of Bunning and Madden, 1961-1988

12.9 metres (87 boxes)
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Following a limited competition, the Sydney architectural firm Bunning Madden (B) in association with Tom O'Mahony were chosen in 1961 to design the National Library of Australia building on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The principal architect, Walter Bunning, came up with a design for a large central building flanked by two smaller buildings to be constructed over a 40 year period. The first stage of the library, the central wing, was opened in 1968. During the next few years, the lower ground floors were completed. In 1979 the firm was contracted to carry out an extension of the podium on the lake side of the building. After a contracted dispute with trade unions in 1983, it was decided that the asbestos in the library's roof should be removed. Progress on the library podium extension was also troubled by a major fire in 1985. In 1988 B's formal association with the library ended.
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Records of Bunning and Madden, 1961-1988 12.9 metres (87 boxes)