Today was the first day of Melbourne Rare Book Week and began with two talks that exemplify the variety of talks and expertise that is shared by the organisations and speakers.

The first presentation was about the rare books survey at Museums Victoria Library. An appreciative audience asked lots of questions . There were a few librarians in the audience. 

and in the evening historian Shane Carmody spoke of the cultural legacy of Bishop Goold, the first Catholic Bishop of Melbourne. An audience of about 80 enjoyed his interesting and entertaining talk.