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Ruth Pullin on Eugene von Guérard

Watch a short video of Ruth Pullin discussing the work of colonial landscape painter, Eugene von Guérard.

28 Mar 2018 Duration: 02:01

Behind the scenes of 'World of the book'

See a short time-lapse video of the installation of the Library's 'World of the book' exhibition in the iconic Dome Galleries.

7 Nov 2017 Duration: 00:35

We sell this city

Watch a fascinating panel discussion about the social history of advertising in Melbourne, with rare examples from the Library's collection.

14 Dec 2016 Duration: 49:44

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