The Eastern Islands cluster comprises Darnley Island (Erub), the Murray Island Group (Mer, Dauar, Waier) and Stephen Island (Ugar).

The Library actively collects new publications from Timor Leste, including books, journals, newspapers and government publications.

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Explore the early settlement of Sydney Cove through Francis Fowkes' 1789 map and other historical sources. 

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Investigate the complex interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Australia through Thomas Baines’ evocative painting.

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Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history. 

Hear from Dr Anna Dziedzic about her experience as a 2021 National Library Fellow and her research about the movement of constitution texts and ideas across Oceania.

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Examine the relationship between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Van Diemen’s Land through the use of pictograms for communication.

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The Library has an extensive collection of Australian children’s literature ranging from the first children’s book published in Australia to the latest releases.

168 original paintings and drawings by Augustus Earle.

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As World War II broke out across Europe in 1939, the Dutch had initially remained neutral. When Germany occupied the Netherlands in 1940, the Dutch lost the ability to defend their colonies in the Netherlands East Indies.