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Explore how the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, bringing convicts, soldiers, and settlers to Gadigal Country, marked a turning point in Australia’s history that initiated profound changes to the land and its peoples.

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Explore the impact of migration during the gold rush and how people from around the world shaped Australian cities and industries and transformed the nation with this teaching resource.

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Understand how advertising to attract migrants and visitors is linked to Australia's immigration policies with this teaching resource.

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Explore the different ways and reasons that people came to Australia and stayed through the personal migration stories of Kwong Mui Ying, Lorenzo Abrogar Gamboa and Thomas Frankovitz.

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Examine the journeys and challenges of refugees to Australia and reflect on government policies related to asylum and detention in this learning resource.

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Start planning your summer with events happening at the National Library.

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

Learn about the research of 2024 National Library Scholar Zoe Smith and what she found during her time at the Library.

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