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  • Join in the celebrations on Monday 28 May when the National Library and 666 ABC Radio celebrate Patrick White's 100th birthday with a live broadcast from the Library Foyer.
    -- posted on: 22 May 2012
  • The Life of Patrick White exhibition at the National Library is showcasing a collection of White’s manuscripts, correspondence, photographs and 32 handwritten recipes, many reflecting an interest in international cuisine.
    -- posted on: 24 May 2012
  • Meet the shortlist authors for this year’s Miles Franklin Literary Award, Frank Moorhouse, Tony Birch and Favel Parrett at the National Library of Australia on 29 May.
    -- posted on: 22 May 2012

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