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Library restoration unearths unusual hidden history

Barr smith Library

During the restoration project of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s historic Reading Room, considered to be one of the most beautiful libraries in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, staff uncovered a flight of paper planes flown by distracted students into the nooks and crannies of the building – some more than three decades old.

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Rewriting the history of the autobiographical graphic novel

A page in the Voyage and Adventures of a Good Little German in Kangarooland comic

Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide believe what might be the earliest autobiographical graphic novel is held in the , thanks to a recent generous donation from an alumna.

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Portrait honours Aboriginal leader

Uncle Rod O'Brien stands next to his portrait, smiling,

As part of National Reconciliation Week, a new portrait has been unveiled in the Barr Smith Library of Uncle Rodney (Rod) O’Brien, respected Kaurna Elder and Cultural Advisor at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.

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