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Discover rare and unique archives, publications, photographs, and exhibitions that connect you with Australia's cultural, religious, and educational heritage.

The Children's Newspaper

Education

A unique insight into world events, popular culture, and life in the early 20th-century British Empire through the eyes of young readers. The issues in this collection run from 1923 to 1932. 

Language & Writing

Education
Historical language and writing resources that reveal changing approaches to teaching grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and written expression.

Literacy & Reading

Education
Early educational texts that provide insight into historical approaches to literacy instruction, including phonics, school readers, and emerging reader books.

Osborne Facsimiles

Education
Faithful reproductions of rare children's books, preserving historic illustrations and book design for research, teaching and study.

Julian Tenison Woods

Mission
Publications by Father Julian Tenison Woods, Catholic priest, scientist, and educator, showcasing his contributions to Australian geology, natural history, and scientific research.

Mission Boxes

Mission
Mission boxes were used to collect donations for overseas missionaries. This collection showcases their diverse designs and offers insights into changing cultural attitudes over time.

Explore innovative digital exhibitions that bring historical collections to life in new ways.

Anzac Day

Exhibition

Anzac Day Remembrance: Echoes of Gallipoli combines rare wartime prayer books, historical newspaper articles and AI-generated voice technology to honour remembrance and amplify voices from the past.

Brought to life

Exhibition

Brought to life transforms images from The Children’s Newspaper into AI-generated video stories, exploring creative approaches to interpreting historical content.

The Life of Julian Tenison Woods

Timeline
A timeline of the life and legacy of Father Julian Tenison Woods, missionary priest, scientist, writer, educator, and co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph. It highlights his contributions to religion, education, and Australian natural history through works held by ACU Library.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that ACU Digital Library Collections may contain images, voices, or names of deceased persons in photographs, audiovisual or printed materials which may be considered culturally sensitive.

Some collection items may contain words and descriptions which could be considered insensitive, outdated and/or offensive in today's context. These items reflect the perspectives, social norms, and biases of the time-period in which they were created. These items are provided in historical context and do not reflect the views of the ACU Library.