The National Library of Australia building located in Parkes, Canberra was opened on 15 August 1968 by The Honourable John Gorton.
The National Library of Australia building located at Parkes Place, Canberra was opened on 15 August 1968 by The Honourable John Gorton. When the building opened it was the first time since the Library moved to Canberra in 1927 that all of the collections and staff were located in one building.
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.