State Library of Victoria conferences such as Reading Matters and library research fellowships. The library is home to the Centre for Youth Literature and the "Inside a dog" young adult fiction community. From 1994-2014 it managed the Vicnet community internet service. The exterior of the library is prominently featured at the conclusion of the post-World War III movie "On the Beach". State Library of Victoria State Library Victoria is the central library of the state of Victoria, Australia, located in Melbourne. It was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries
Victoria Cross for Australia Victoria Cross for Australia The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian Honours System, superseding the British Victoria Cross for issue to Australians. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty." The Victoria Cross for Australia was created by letters patent signed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on 15 January 1991. It is listed equal first with the British Victoria Cross