Commonly known by her nickname, ‘the immigrants’ friend’, Caroline was a humanitarian, philanthropist and advocate for female and family welfare in 19th century Australia.
Read about the incredible work of Caroline Chisholm, a woman who changed the lives of so many for the better, in today’s blog post.
Such was life
Nineteenth century Victorians
See another side to the Victorian story with the John Etkins collection. A photography collection of over 4000 mid-19th century images, the collection captures candid shots of Australian home life, social history and studio portraiture.
Coming soon at the Library
Artefacts: A Virtual Reality Masterclass
23 May
Don’t miss this virtual reality masterclass from award-winning artist Michael Beets.
Finding Families
30 May
Learn the tips and tricks for diving into family history research in this introductory hands-on workshop.
Aussie Bush Illustration with Jess Racklyeft
15 Jun
Join us at a special Australian animal drawing workshop with children’s author Jess Racklyeft.
Plan ahead before you visit
The Library is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visit our website for more information on how to make the most of your visit.
