Subject Guides
The library staff prepare guides on a variety of topical subjects to assist clients in finding material held in the library and from outside locations.
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Bombing of Darwin Guide contains information relevant to the historical event on the 19 February 1942. Books held in the library are listed, links to online exhibitions and websites which contain further content and reports of the bombing. | |
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Camels and Cameleers (pdf 125Kb) This guide was developed for people who are interested in the history of Camels and Cameleers in the Northern Territory. |
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Cyclone Tracy, (pdf 128Kb) on the 25 December 1974 destroyed Darwin. This guide provides a detailed list of books, videos, recordings and maps relevant to the subject. More pictures are available online at PictureNT and the Cyclone Tracy Exhibition. |
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Employment in the Northern Territory (pdf 137Kb) contains information to assist travellers in finding employment in the Northern Territory. | |
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 Genealogy Guide contains books and link to assist in locating your families. |
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Guide to Territory Birds (pdf 242Kb) This guide was developed to assist you to identify 'that' bird you have seen on your travels in and around the Northern Territory. |
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Government Publications Guide can assist with the locating of many publications by the Northern Territory Government and the Commonwealth Government. Links to gazettes, legislation, hansard and annual reports. |
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G. W. Goyder Guide (pdf 239Kb) was developed for people who are interested in the history of G. W. Goyder. Resources include books, journal articles, photographs, and relevant websites are also listed. |
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Health Guide (pdf 143Kb) contains information about books available in the library, links to online databases and websites that can assist in health issues. | |
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Intervention Guide is a list of legislation, resources and websites outlining the Federal Government intervention in the Northern Territory in 2007. | |
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Kahlin Compound Bibliography (pdf 260Kb) contains information of interest relating to the people and those who lived and worked in the Kahlin Compound. |
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Larrakia Bibliography (pdf 239Kb) contains detailed information of interest relating to the people of the Larrakia tribe | |
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Port Essington Guide (pdf 157Kb) identifies books and other relevant information on the history of the site. | |
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Travelling in the Northern Territory Guide (pdf 413Kb) offers a selection of resources on Northern Territory National parks, sites of cultural importance, accommodation options, travel safety and general tourist information. |
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World War II Guide (pdf 197Kb) provides information on books, web links and other relevant links to the Second World War in Darwin. |