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Help us preserve Blaeu's 'Archipelagus Orientalis' Recent update to the conservation project  Through the generous support of donors, the Library now has the funds to commence investigation of conservation treatment options for the 1663 map of New Holland created by Joan Blaeu.  The prior work done on the map following its acquisition in 2013 identified the need to undertake further, more intensive conservation work to ensure the long term preservation of this significant map and particularly to address the corrosive effects of the green (verdigris) pigment that was used in the creation of...

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...