Stories
The stories that make us - tales from within the State Library collections.
We also have extended stories from the collection for you to read and explore.
How the Overland Telegraph Line changed journalism in South Australia
The stories that make usThe biggest changes brought about by the completion of the Overland Telegraph were within the newspaper industry. The ability to receive almost instantaneous news from...
‘Kookaburra sits on the telegraph wire…’
The stories that make usHow did Australian children experience the Overland Telegraph Line? The State Library has delved into the collections and discovered a story that explores the Australian...
Great Air Race of 1919: Curator talks
The stories that make us.Watch episodes of Stories from the Stacks featuring items from the Sir Ross and Keith Smith collection. Presented by Carolyn Spooner, Librarian at the State...