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Photo of Jim Sharman and Tim Curry (Dr Frank-N-Furter) on the set ofThe Rocky Horror Picture Show from Visual diary 3,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3674903072
John Gould & Henry Constantine Richter,The mammals of Australia, 1863,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2334488880
Conor Ashleigh,Bridal couple Achol and Marial and their bridal party, Sydney, December, 2013,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-506867692
Australian Comforts Fund,Combine forces with the Australian Comforts Fund. Give to them through the A.C.F., 1939,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2618636268
Peter Dombrovskis,ichea dracophylla flowers,1975,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-151395570
John McKinnon,Women on the march wave their placards at the International Women's Day march, Melbourne, March 8, 1975,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137045864
Tom Roberts,Bourke Street, Melbourne, 1885,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-134285521
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Prof. John Morrissey, 2025 National Library of Australia Stokes Fellow
Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow John Morrissey's research into poet and environmentalist Judith Wright.
Personal photographs inVisual diary 5 - Photo portraits,nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3674887841
Enter the time warp and explore the Rocky Horror Picture Show script and Jim Sharman’s visual diaries, now on Trove.
Jess from NLA Publishing standing in front of the NLA Publishing section in the Bookshop
Wrap up your Christmas gift list with our guide from NLA Publishing.
Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien, Cover page of the original script ofThe Rocky Horror Picture Showmovie, 1973-1975,nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn4579845
A selection of iconic Australian director and writer, Jim Sharman's, papers are now available online via Trove.
Australian Information Service, Dennis Lillee, fast bowler, 23 October 1975, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-148817354
Two Ashes test series’, the first Cricket World Cup, and a test match tour by the West Indies. 1975 was a memorable year for Australian men’s cricket.
What's on
The film and theatre legend Jim Sharman – the renowned director of more than 70 productions includingThe Rocky Horror Picture Show –reflects on his incredible career, his legacy and the future of the arts.
Get ready to sleigh your Christmas gift list at our yearly Bookshop late night shopping event!
Prof Matthew Spriggs
Join Prof Matthew Spriggs for a discussion about his recent Fellowship research focused on the indigenous languages of Vanuatu.
The Friends of the Library delve into the craft of historical fiction writing with authors Alison Goodman and Sue Williams.
Look back on life in the 70s including politics, feminism, pop culture, news of the day, and more.
Australian Comforts Fund,Combine forces with the Australian Comforts Fund. Give to them through the A.C.F.[detail], 1939, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2618636268
On the 80th anniversary of the Second World War ending, explore stories of the conflict from our collections.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision, the Library invited Gail Mabo, Eddie’s daughter, to select material for display to mark this landmark moment in Australian legal history.
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