Agatha Christie’s Australian adventure
Did you know Agatha Christie visited Australia on a world tour in 1922? Spanning Africa, Oceania and North America, her voyage included a number of destinations. Australia was the second stop on her itinerary.
While in Victoria, Agatha gallivanted across the state, exploring an orchard in Shepparton, a chocolate factory in Fitzroy, a ‘bush tram’ in Noojee and more.
Learn about her grand Victorian tour in this blog post.
Fellowships
Uncovering a forgotten pioneer of Australian crime fiction
You’ve probably heard of Agatha Christie, but have you heard of Mary Fortune? Not much is known about the 19th-century writer. Former Library fellow and author Lucy Sussex wants to change that. Learn about Lucy’s journey in this blog.
What’s on
Coming soon at the Library
Page Turners: Josh Bornstein
22 Feb
Interrogate the burgeoning phenomenon of ‘corporate cancel culture’ in this insightful author talk.
Fellowships Program 2025: Information Sessions
From 25 Feb
Hear from former Library fellows, find out what we’re looking for in an application and more.
Finding Families
From 27 Feb
Learn how to uncover the mysteries in your family tree in this hands-on, online workshop.
Plan ahead before you visit
The Library is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visit our website for more information on how to make the most of your visit.
