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Lunchtime and Evening Talks

23rd Eric Johnston Lecture

Friday 20 November 7pm
Northern Territory Library, Parliament House

The Northern Territory Library invites you to the 23rd Eric Johnston Lecture. 

Presenting this year is Clare Martin, CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service and former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

RSVP by Wednesday 18 November as numbers are limited.

P:1800 019 155 E:libraryevents@nt.gov.au

Tony Bond Curator Art Gallery NSW - In conjunction with CDU

Tuesday 24 November 5.15pm
Northern Territory Library, Parliament House

Tony’s paper “The Hidden Collection: Avant-Garde art since 1965 to be on show in Australia” looks at how in 1984 the Art Gallery NSW appointed him to initiate an international contemporary collection. With limited resources he can confidently declare that the choices that were made and the history of ideas, led the ‘International Contemporary Collection’ to be what it is today.

Free event, open to the public
Bookings preferred: 1800 019 155 or libraryevents@nt.gov.au

Book Launch

“Wild Cattle, Wild Country” – by Anne Marie Ingham

Monday 14 December 5.15pm
Northern Territory Library, Parliament House

Come and hear about Anne Marie’s new book, which tells the story of when the young Ernie Rayner arrived in the Territory in 1959, became a ringer in the cattle industry, which was at that time, on the brink of changes destined to bring about an end to a remarkable era.

The book reflects on their way of life, and their candid stories of mateship and heroism; sometimes confronting, typically hair raising but mainly heart warming and hilarious. It was life as they lived it, tough and true.

Exhibitions

Fallen ANZACs of the Northern Territory 1914-1918

A tribute to the 69 Territorians who lost their lives during the First World War. Extensively researched by Library staff, this fascinating new online collection of comprehensive information reveals intriguing details about these ANZACs; from their military service to their life in the Territory.

Along with this new online exhibition will be ‘The Somme: From Pozieres to Victory, 1916-1918’ on display 2 November - 4 December

This exhibition has an extensive display of objects, memorabilia and life size models depicting trench warfare in the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and most costly battles of the First World War. The failed Somme offensive led to the first unsuccessful referendum to introduce conscription in Australia.

Free exhibitions, open to the public.

Cyclone Tracy Exhibition - A Northern Territory Library Exhibition from its own collections

14 December – 7 February
Northern Territory Library, Parliament House

On 24 December 1974 Cyclone Tracy virtually destroyed Darwin. The next morning most of Darwin's population of  48,000 found themselves homeless due to the largest natural disaster in Australia’s history.

The Library’s Cyclone Tracy collection features the fascinating evacuees list of nearly 33,000 names,  recording one of the biggest logistical peacetime exercises ever undertaken in Australia.

The many other records and dedications on display pay tribute to the victims and survivors of this tragedy. This collection brings to light an unforgettable episode in the Territory’s history.

Goyder Survey Expedition - Online Exhibition

The Northern Territory Library invites you to view a new Goyder Survey Expedition exhibition of 19 stereoscope photographs taken during the Goyder expedition 1869 -1870.

Recently purchased by the Library, these images have been made available for public viewing in this contemporary ‘online’ exhibition form.

The Goyder survey expedition was a truly significant chapter in the ongoing story of the Northern Territory, and these historic photographs give us a better appreciation of those untamed early days, before Darwin became the exciting city we now see.

Aside from their cultural significance, these distinctive stereoscopic images are also fascinating examples of early 3D photography, first used in 1840.

As there are very few remaining images of this expedition, it is important that these photographs have not only returned to Australia, but are now held in the Northern Territory, by the Library who make them accessible to the public as part of the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory.