25 November 2008 - 12:00
This paper was presented by Pam Gatenby at the IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008 which was held at the National Library of Singapore.
Background to newspaper publishing in Australia
The history of newspapers in Australia reflects the history and development of the country, from its colonial origins to its current day membership of the global community. Australia’s history is short compared to most countries so it is not unreasonable for Australian libraries to aim to preserve a comprehensive record of newspaper publishing from the time of white settlement of the country to the current day. Early Australian newspapers are among the few remaining resources that provide contemporary accounts of how the colonies were governed and of key historic events that shaped the nation such as the first encounters with Indigenous Australians, land settlement and the discovery of gold. They reflect the concerns and circumstances of our ancestors and are heavi
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Conservation work complete for state-significant heritage site
An inn at Euchareena which was the scene of bushranger Ben Hall’s last hold up in 1865 has had significant conservation works completed, with assistance of Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), and Heritage NSW. The Nubrygyn Inn was built of mud bricks in the 1840s and has been owned by the Brazier family ever since. It has also been used to accommodate farm workers but has been vacant for many years, and following several severe storms, the roof was in serious need of repair.
DRC provided indirect assistance throughout the project, by making Council’s Heritage Advisor available to help the applicant apply for, and secure, a $40,000 grant through Heritage NSW, and then to oversee and provide specialist heritage advice for the project.
English-born Tom Roberts (1856-1931) was one of Australia s greatest painters
His major works include Bailed Up, Shearing the Rams and The Golden Fleece
A woman from the Hunter Valley believes she bought a Roberts portrait for $1
Experts say it looks like a Roberts but its provenance could not be established
A Newcastle lawyer took on the task and says she has now solved the mystery
Portrait of a Woman could be worth $50,000 if it is accepted to be by Roberts
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