Collection: History Support Collection

In this landmark book, Stuart Macintyre explains how a country traumatised by World War I, hammered by the Depression and overstretched by World War II became a prosperous, successful and growing society by the 1950s.

A detailed description of Australia's five notes -- $1,

This books tells the story of Australia's first century from the proclamation of the nation in Sydney's Centennial Park 1 January 1901 to the Olympic Games in September 2000. News photographs are included from 'The Australian'.

Examines the emergence of Italian culture and community in Australia, and the impact Italians have had on Australian society.

First report produced as part of a review of the state of the National Estate and to meet the growing need for well-researched studies on conservation measures.

This book contains ten remarkable people who have been awarded the Nobel Prize.

The life story of Surgeon John Harris and the early history of his main legacy, Experiment Farm Cottage, built in the 1790s.

Presenters at the 2002 population summit included business identities, politicians, community leaders, scientists, writers and social commentators. These leading thinkers tackle some of the biggest dilemmas facing contemporary Australia.

The aim of this report is to increase general awareness of present and likely future population trends and their implications.