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State Library features in ABC's Tiny Oz episode 

Australian history comes to life in miniature

The library is very excited to be a part of the ABC's Tiny Oz, which brings historical events and places to life in miniature. The Tiny Oz episode featuring the State Library screens tonight - Tuesday 3 May - at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. The episode is about a hot air balloon launch that fascinated and scandalised the people of Adelaide! 

If you love all things miniature, come to the library to see the tiny model featured in the episode. It's on display in the glass foyer of the library until the end of May.
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In this issue:

Algie's romance, a 'lost' film
Election material galore!
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What's on
History Festival
Exhibitions

Algie's romance, a 'lost' film 

Calling local history buffs with knowledge of the Mitcham Hills area

Librarians love a research query challenge and finding the story behind four photographs in the Library’s digital collection has been keeping one of ours busy. The photos are believed to be ‘stills’ from the comedy film Algie’s Romance, filmed in South Australia during 1917 and 1918.  

Unfortunately, the photos have no background information with them, so we are on the hunt to find out as much as we can about them, and we’d love your help!  
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Election material galore! 

Thank you for helping the researchers of the future

A huge thank you to the South Australian public and the libraries of South Australia for your wonderful response to our recent request for donations of state election promotional material. The library received an amazing number of pamphlets, letters, posters, and how-to-vote-cards from a variety of political parties and candidates from many electorates around the state.

Now it's federal election time and we need your help again.
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Build a bug family program

It's all about bugs

Be inspired to build your own bug from watercolour paintings of insects found in George French Angas’ South Australia Illustrated, a snapshot of South Australia in 1844.

On until Sunday 8 May. If you can’t make it to the library, you can print the activity sheets to build your bug at home.

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See bugs on display

Inspired by George French Angas' South Australia Illustrated

Come and see our new bug display featuring real insects from the South Australian Museum and bug themed treasures from our Children's Research Literature Collection.

On until Sunday 8 May.

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The History Festival comes to the library

Reimagine history from 1 - 31 May

The History Festival has arrived at the State Library this month and we are excited to invite you to a range of fascinating events. Join us as we reimagine history through sharing the stories of the past, including:

  • talks on marvellous maps and mapmakers, South Australia’s professional photographers and tracking Aboriginal family history
  • bookbinding and book repair demonstrations
  • an opportunity to view rare, beautiful and historically significant works from the library’s rare books collection
  • a tour of Ling House as featured in our Lust for Lifestyle exhibition
  • a taste of wine history experience in the beautiful Mortlock Chamber.
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Genealogy SA:
A lesson in research

Genealogy Gems 

When: Thursday 19 May 2022
Time: 1 to 2pm
Where: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building
Cost: Free, bookings essential
See the process of researching your family tree and how using the Genealogy SA resources can help you bring your ancestors to life. Presented by Genealogy SA librarian Katrina McKinlay.
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New insights into the survival of the Western
Desert people
Royal Geographical Society of SA Lecture Program

When: Thursday 19 May 2022
Time: 5 to 7pm
Where: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building
Cost: Free for RGSSA members, Non-members $10 per person
Hear Dr. Boone Law, geospatial scientist and archaeologist at the University of Adelaide, as he offers a brief overview of how aerial and satellite imaging has been applied to Australian archaeological contexts. 
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Our footy, our people, our stories

145 years of the SANFL

Lace your footy boots up and get ready as a new exhibition is about to kick off on Friday 3 June.

You'll be able to immerse yourself in 145 years of great moments and achievements. More to come!

Lust for lifestyle

Modern Adelaide homes 1950-1965
Langdon and Genny Badger talk about the Glass House
We are very pleased that, due to popular demand, the Lust for Lifestyle exhibition has been extended until Sunday 24 July. If you haven't seen it come for a visit and discover what the relationship was between the owners and their new homes and the allure of modern living. 
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South Australia Illustrated

The art of George French Angas

See some of the earliest views of South Australia by a European through the beautiful colour of artist George French Angas.
Closing this week - Sunday 8 May.
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Acknowledgment of Traditional Owners

The State Library of South Australia acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the state’s first people and nations, and recognises Aboriginal people as traditional custodians and occupants of South Australian land and waters.
Image credits:
  1. Tiny Oz image from Episode 3, 2022.
  2. Algie's Romance, still one. SLSA: B 71527/1
  3. Photo of Rachel from the Published Collections team sorting the array of election material received, 2022.
  4. State Library of South Australia conservation staff member working to restore collection material.
  5. Clockwork toy beetle, Part of the Children's Research Literature Collection. SLSA Box no. 17
  6. South Australian Institute and the Public Library, North Terrace, c 1890. SLSA: B 12580
  7. Western Australia courtesy of Google Earth.
  8. Russell Ebert, South Australian Football Budget, 16 May 1977.
  9. Lower falls of Glen Stuart, Angas, George French, artist, 1846. SLSA B 15276/23.
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