After the Library was established on a statutory basis in March 1961, he remained a member of the Council for 21 years until his retirement in 1982. In a break with tradition, the lecture will be held in Melbourne this year and not in Canberra. The function is being arranged by the Friends of the National Library in association with the State Library of Victoria. The lecture is free to invited guests and the public. It starts at 6 pm in the ANZ Pavilion Auditorium and will be followed by a reception.
Bookings are essential.