Five Things to Discover in the Photographic Archive of the Government Printing Office
Over the course of a century, the Government Printing Office created and developed an extensive photographic archive detailing the social history of NSW.
The images document the work of a variety of NSW Government agencies and showcase everything from the construction of government buildings to portraits of public servants, and important historical events such as the 1954 Royal Visit.
Join this webinar to explore the 20th-century photography of the NSW Government Printing Office. Learn the stories behind these images and how you can access them.
- Friday 30 October 10.30am–11.30am
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