Media releases - 2006

11/10/06	Rare French collections reveal wild world of discovery French beauty, fine bindings and exquisite artwork take centre stage in the largest collection ever of rare books on French Pacific voyages to be exhibited in Australia, at the State Library of NSW from 23 October.
13/06/06	New State Librarian and Chief Executive appointed Belinda Hutchinson, President of the Library Council of NSW, has announced the appointment of Regina Sutton as the new State Librarian and Chief Executive of the State Library of New South Wales.
06/06/06	State Library goes to enormous lengths to showcase early Sydney Be transported to early 19th century Sydney and regional NSW through extraordinary 360 degree panoramic views of exotic landscapes and proud new settlements, in the State Library's new exhibition.
02/05/06	State Library find of the decade – in a bottle! The State Library of NSW has just stumbled across an extraordinary artefact – a message in a bottle that will have aviation enthusiasts in a tailspin!
16/03/06	National Biography Award shortlist announced The shortlist for the $20,000 National Biography Award was announced TODAY (16 March 2006) at the State Library of NSW by singer, writer and artistic director Robyn Archer AO.
03/03/06	How an ordinary dinner plate became white Australia's oldest artefact! To celebrate the 400th anniversary since the Dutch first set eyes on Australia, the State Library of NSW is bringing to Sydney the 'centrepiece' in this historic event — the famous Hartog plate — for its upcoming exhibition opening on 6 March 2006.