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After the Armistice: Longing for the Sunshine
Kelly Lenehan “Never in my life have I seen such a real demonstration of joy. People were dancing and singing, bands were playing and the gloom …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2018/11/11/after-the-armistice-longing-for-the-sunshine
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Soldier Tourism in the Ray Jones Collection
Meghan Conrick Over the last century the First World War has fascinated Australians and this interest continues to breathe new life into the personal collections of …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2018/11/07/soldier-tourism-in-the-ray-jones-collection
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More than a “Degree Shop”
Ravando Despite his short period (1935-38) in Melbourne, Sir Raymond Priestley made significant reforms at the University of Melbourne. As the first salaried Vice-Chancellor, his boldness …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2018/10/22/more-than-a-degree-shop
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Diary Entry Dated February 3rd, 1935
Christopher Orrell To some a diary may serve as a memory aid, or as a place to collect their innermost thoughts. To others it may function …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2018/10/22/diary-entry-dated-february-3rd-1935
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An Antarctic joke and the journey to Australia
Alice Margrison Antarctic explorer and University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Raymond Priestley (1886-1974) kept a meticulous diary detailing his daily activities. This entry comes from the first …
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2018/10/22/an-antarctic-joke-and-the-journey-to-australia
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