| Compiling Australia's historical record ranks among the nation's most significant achievements since Federation in 1901. During the 1890s, the national idealism inherent in the Federation debate generated unprecedented local interest in printed Australiana. Alfred Lee, whose album and story are featured here, was one of the ardent collectors whose passion and rivalry has provided us with a remarkably complete record of Australian history. This record is vital to understanding the nation's identity and 'printed ephemera' is one fascinating element. |
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