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History of Australian garden design through the Library’s collection
Series
Tuesday 1 November 2016 - 12pm to 1pm
Talk
Join Richard Aitken, garden historian, author and curator of the Planting Dreams: Shaping Australian
Gardens exhibition and Sarah Morley, Curator Research & Discovery at the State Library, as they
discuss the selection and design processes behind this landmark exhibition.
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Planting Dreams: Public Gardens & Places – Then & Now
Series
Tuesday 25 October 2016 - 12pm to 1pm
Seminar
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Join us for a fascinating conversation led by former director of the Historic Houses Trust NSW, Peter
Watts AM in discussion with landscape heritage consultant Colleen Morris and accomplished
landscape architect Anton James.
Planting Dreams: 3-part Lecture Series
Series
Tuesday 18 October 2016 - 12pm to 1pm
Talk
A three-part lecture series in conjunction with the exhibitions Planting Dreams: Shaping Australian
Gardens & Australian Grand Designs to explore Australia’s passion for gardens and garden making.
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Exploring NSW Contemporary Gardens
Series
Tuesday 18 October 2016 - 12pm to 1pm
Talk
Over the past year, award-winning architect and author, Howard Tanner AM has worked with the
State Library to produce a survey of contemporary landscape gardens in NSW, in conjunction with
specialist photographers, landscape designers and contractors.
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Friends: Marketing patriotism and bottling sunshine: Soldier settlers and the dried
fruits industry in post-war Australia
Series
Thursday 18 August 2016 - 11am to 12pm
Talk
Alison Wishart will present a lively aspect of Australian food and cookery history in the early 20th
century.
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Friends
The Reading Lounge: Book Club for Friends of the Library
Series
Thursday 21 July 2016 - 3pm to 4pm
Talk
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon talking about books with a guest speaker and group discussion.
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Friends
Friends: Presenting the National Biography Award shortlist
Series
Monday 4 July 2016 - 11am to 12pm
Free
Talk
Be the first to hear from some of the acclaimed authors shortlisted for the 2016 National Biography
Award as they discuss and read from their works.
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Friends
Friends: The Perfect Match - A Rare Book of Rare Maps
Series
Thursday 16 June 2016 - 6pm to 8pm
Talk
Maggie Patton will discuss the development of the first atlas, created by Abraham Ortleius in 1570
along with a number of other significant atlases from the 16th and 17th centuries held in the
collection.
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Friends
The Reading Lounge: Book Club for Friends of the Library
Series
Friday 27 May 2016 - 3pm to 4pm
Talk
Exclusive for Friends members: A relaxed afternoon in the beautiful Friends Room talking about
books and reading.
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Tuesday 1 November 2016 - 12pm to 1pm
Talk
Join Richard Aitken, garden historian, author and curator of the Planting Dreams: Shaping Australian
Gardens exhibition and Sarah Morley, Curator Research & Discovery at the State Library, as they
discuss the selection and design processes behind this landmark exhibition.
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