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Historic Treasures Revealed At Morwell Library Latrobe citizens usually have to travel to Melbourne to see collection items from the State Library of Victoria. However, Morwell Library recently hosted several items from the collection as part of the ‘Travelling Treasures’ program. By news@gippsland - 28th May 2004 - Back to News ‘Travelling Treasures’ brings State Library of Victoria collection items and curatorial experts to regional and public libraries. The program provides rural residents with the opportunity to have rare and intimate access to unique manuscripts, books and artefacts that are usually only on display in Melbourne.
Library Branch Coordinator, Cate Riches, said that two ‘treasures’ of historical significance to Gippsland were displayed at Morwell Library last Wednesday night as part of the ‘Travelling Treasures’ exhibition.
"The Lady Loch photo album and P C Buckley’s diary are two important historical artefacts from the Gippsland region which date back to the nineteenth century. The Lady Loch photo album exhibits some wonderful images that depict the way of life in Gippsland during this period of time. It includes representations of Gippsland landscapes and images of developments that were taking place in Sale, Morwell and Traralgon at the time. The photo album, with all of its magnificent images of the local area, was presented to Lady Loch in Sale in 1885," Ms Riches explained.
"P C Buckley’s diary is also a wonderful representation of life in Gippsland during the early nineteenth century. Patrick Coady Buckley arrived in Victoria in 1839 and, between September 1852 and December 1861, he recorded his everyday observations and experiences in the Gippsland region. Patrick’s comments are prosaic and controversial, and he has maintained an interesting record of events that took place during a significant period of time in Australia’s history," Ms Riches concluded.
The ‘Friends of Latrobe City Libraries’ were among the guests. Spokesperson for Friends of Latrobe City Libraries, John Lawson, said the presenter, Shane Carmody, was brilliant. "He brought about a realisation of the relationship between the indigenous people and early settlers, elaborating on what actually happened at the time. It was a very timely and sensitive revelation of the attitudes that existed, and provided the audience with food for thought, particularly as we approach Reconciliation Week.
Mr Lawson said that programs such as the State Library’s initiative had been very popular at Latrobe’s libraries.
"In fact, thirty five people from throughout Latrobe City attended last Wednesday’s ‘Travelling Treasures’ program. It’s important to realise that our libraries offer a variety of services to the community these days. They are no longer just places that house books," Mr Lawson said.
"When people go into libraries today they will still find books; however, they will also find magazines, videos, CDs and they can even access the Internet. It’s great to see that libraries are also going a step further and are now hosting morning music sessions and are attracting exhibitions," Mr Lawson added.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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