Blacktown Memories

Tagalog collection was officially launched on 18th October 1992 at Max Webber Library. Mr. Fernando Santos (Consul. Philippine Consulate-General) and Father Renato Paras (Chaplain of the Filipino Australian Community) were guests of honour.3

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. Charles Orland demonstrating the fretwork / stonework in this photograph.2

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. Rita Borg demonstrating Maltese lace making.2

Construction of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road and Westpoint on Alpha Street, Blacktown. Photograph taken in March 2004.2

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. Photograph showing Ukrainian dolls on display.2

Jeral Puppets show presented "Alice in wonderland" at Max Webber Library, Westfield Place Blacktown on 10th May 1983.2

Korean art and craft on display on the occasion of launching Korean language collection in Max Webber Library.2

Library staff member Janice Millard helping a customer on Information desk. Image also showing old computers (technology) being used in the library.2

Max Webber Library Circulation / Information Desk. Staff member: Mary Ternes with patron returning items. 2

Patrons borrowing at Max Webber Library (Westfield Place).2

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. James Patrick Lynch (Mayor 1981 - 1985) in the photograph. Chief Librarian, Miss Betty Malthus in this photograph.2

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mrs Nell Cook can be seen in this photograph. 2

Reference Section display on International Space Year and library's 25th birthday celebrations.2

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. In the photograph Mr A Sciberras (Maltese Consul for New South Wales) addressing the members.1

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. In the photograph Alderman R A Sinclair (Mayor) welcoming the community members.1

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Band performing Maltese Folkoric Medley. 1

"At Home", a cultural afternoon organised in conjuction with the Maltese Cultural Association of NSW took place at Max Webber Library on 25th June 1989. Zewg Ilsna, a Maltese folkoric song performed by Joe Galea.1

A patron at Max Webber Library (Westfield Place) using microfiche reader (old Technology).1

Adults with their children reading books to them at Max Webber Library in kids section.1

Aerial view of Blacktown CBD showing Max Webber Library at Westfield Place and David Lane. Bus stand, Robin Hood Inn, St Partick's School (old building) can also be seen in this aerial.1

Alderman Leo Kelly (Mayor) launched Blacktown Library's Adult Literacy on 16th October 1990. Gill Gillespie from the Adult Literacy Information Office was the guest speaker.1

Audience members sitting on the stairs of Max Webber Library, Blacktown for the 40th birthday celebrations of Blacktown City Libraries, April 2007.1

Blacktown City Festival was held 24 - 31 May 2008. A promotional stall for the library was set up on the steps of the Max Webber Library. Lisa Kemp handed out informational leaflets. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 31 May 2008.1

Blacktown City Festival was held from 24 to 31 May 2008. Stalls can be seen outside the Max Webber Library. They included a stall for National 9 News and a jumping castle. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 31 May 2008.1

Blacktown City Libraries Manager, Laurence McDonnell pictured with the limited edition 50th anniversary. library card.1

Blacktown City Libraries staff celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Blacktown Library service.1

Blacktown City Libraries, Flushcombe Road, Blacktown. Opened in 2005. Site formerly occupied by the surgery of the Doctors McKenzie.1

Celebration for Library 30 years of Service. Presentation of Certificate and Plant by Cllr Michael Sommerton to Helen Boris.1

Celebration for Library's 30th Birthday. Cllr Michael Sommerton presents plant and certificate to Greek Representative George Zagora, Nagwa Eskander, Ethnic Services Librarian on right. 1

Celebration for Library's 30th Birthday. Cllr Michael Sommerton presents plant and certificate to Natalie Baitch, Representative Nagwa Eskander ( Ethnic Services Librarian). 1

Celebration of 30 Years of Library Services. In this photo (L-R) Marianna Aliberti, Natalie Baitch, Nadia Martinovich, Margaret Fahed, Helen Boris, Andrea Ward, Betty Cox (Malthus), Mark Caruana, Nagwa Eskander, George Zagora, Liesel Herrmann. 1

Celebration of Library's 30th Anniversary. Max Webber Library. L-R Andrea Ward (Manager Library Services), Betty Cox (Malthus) (City Librarian 1966-1990); Lawie Cox. 1

Celebration of Library's 30th Anniversary. Max Webber Library. L-R Andrea Ward (Manager Library Services), Betty Cox (Malthus) (City Librarian 1966-1990); Nadia Martinovich (Committee Member); Liesel Herrmann (Committee Member)1

Cllr Michael Sommerton speaking on the occasion of the Library Ethnic Committee celebration of the Library's 30th Anniversary. Max Webber Library Andrea Ward (Manager Library Services). 1

Colin Hickey (on the left) commenced work in 1990 with Home Library Service. 1

Committee member Liesel Herrmann (German representative) is presented with a certificate and plant by Cllr Michael Sommerton on the occasion of the Library 30th Birthday. 1

Construction of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road and Westpoint on Alpha Street, Blacktown. Photograph taken on January 28, 2004.1

Construction of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road and Westpoint on Alpha Street, Blacktown. The photo, taken from the Civic Centre, shows the Max Webber Library site in the bottom left hand corner of and Westpoint in the background.1

Construction of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road, Blacktown showing ADCO Constructions sign board. Photograph was taken in March 2004.1

Construction of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road, Blacktown. Photograph was taken in July 2004.1

Construction site of new Max Webber Library on Flushcombe Road, Blacktown. Photograph taken on October 28, 2003.1

Cr Alan Pendleton inspects the construction site of the new Max Webber Library, Blacktown on Crn of Flushcombe Road and Alpha Street. Excavation of the library carpark can seen. Blacktown City Council building can be in the background.1

Cr Alan Pendleton with officials inspects the construction site of the new Max Webber Library, Blacktown on Crn of Fluschcombe Road and Alpha Street.1

Excavation for the new Blacktown City Library on the corner of Alpha Street and Flushcombe Road, with Blacktown City Council Chambers in background. 1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. Dutch dolls on display.1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. Photograph showing painted Ukrainian eggs on display.1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. Photograph showing the folk painting.1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. School students posing infront of the display.1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. Spanish ballerina doll on display in this photograph.1

Exhibition of dolls and crafts of the world held to celebrate Carnivale and Australian Library Week. This photograph shows a demonstration of bobbin lace making.1

Front view of Max Webber Library, Flushcombe Road Blacktown.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Pat Parker was Blacktown Council's Community Arts Officer.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Photographic display by the Elizabeth Macarthur Seven Hills Farm Association of Bella Vista farm.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Schoolboy learning how to use a bobbinlacer.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Schoolchildren and adult at handcraft display.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Schoolchildren attending craft demonstration.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Sign on this machine notes that it is an electric spinner which is useful for plying yarns.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. The glass jar which contained a time capsule that was buried under the Blacktown Railway Station in 1886. The capsule was discovered when the building was demolished in 1979.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Two women demonstrating bobbin lace.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman demonstrating hand spinning to schoolchildren.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman demonstrating spinning using a spinning wheel. Similar photograph to BRN 250380.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman from Blacktown Arts and Craft Group demonstrating hand spinning to schoolchildren.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman from Blacktown Arts and Craft group demonstrating a handcraft to schoolgirl.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman from Blacktown Arts and Craft group showing various handcraft tools to schoolchildren.1

Heritage Week display at Max Webber Library, Blacktown, April 1980. Woman from Blacktown Arts and Craft group teaches a schoolboy how to spin using a hand or drop spindle.1

Heritage Week display in Max Webber Library, Blacktown April 1980.1

If details are known, please contact the Local History Librarian at Blacktown City Libraries.1

Image showing the collection. Alderman Leo Kelly (Mayor) launched Blacktown Library's Adult Literacy on 16th October 1990. Gill Gillespie from the Adult Literacy Information Office was the guest speaker.1

Inside view of Max Webber Library when it was situated at Westfield Place.1

Interior view of Max Webber Library taken from the children's section, looking toward the library exit. Language Workshop collection can be seen.1

Large crowd of Maltese library members awaiting the showing of a colour film of Malta with Maltese commentary staged by the library.1

Launch of Internet at Max Webber Library, Wesfield Place, Library Manager Andrea Ward, Cr Alan Pendleton, Ian Burns and Mayor Charles (Charlie) Lowles attend held in Reference Section of the library1

Launch of Sunday Opening of Max Webber Library. Photo of Mayor Cllr Charlie Lowles giving speech.1

Launch of Sunday Opening of Max Webber Library. Photo of Sausage Sizzle & Music Group Atom. 1

Law week display at Max Webber Library. The photograph was taken on 18th May 2004.1

Leonie Gendle commenced as Library Assistant in 1974 and retired as Local History Librarian in 2014.1

Leonie Gendle on the right, other names are not known. 1

Library Staff (L-R) Astrid Wickens, Pat Laurence, Leonie Gendle, Chris Sapsford, Lorraine Smith, Betty Malthus and Nola Hickson on retirement of Chief Librarian Betty Malthus.1

Library Staff (L-R) Pat Laurence, Leonie Gendle, Betty Malthus, Lorraine Smith and Nola Hickson on retirement of Chief Librarian, Betty Malthus.1

Library Staff (L-R) Pat Laurence, Leonie Gendle, Chris Sapsford, Lorraine Smith, Betty Malthus and Nola Hickson on retirement of Chief Librarian Betty Malthus.1

Library display for the launch of Polish book and cassette collection. Polish collection was launched on 1st of April 1984.1

Library information week display staff at Max Webber Library. Photograph was taken on 2nd June 2004.1

Library staff (L-R) Aurora Barbara, Richard Chester, Sue McArdle, Lorraine Smith, Robin Lancett, Jenny Berrell, Margaret Magee and Minerva Santos celebrating Christmas.1

Library staff (L-R) Roger Swanson, J. Tranter, M. Lyons, W. Waddell, unknown, unknown, Betty Malthus, Sybil House, Andrea Ward and Nina Antosz celebrating Christmas.1

Library staff in Audio Visual section are Tracey Linthorne and Roger Swanson (in Santa costume). Old computers/technology can be seen in this photograph.1

Library staff in this photograph are Leonie Gendle, Betty Malthus, Robyn Ballard/Phillips, Robyn Hill/Churn, Elizabeth Smith, P Burne, Andrea Ward and Sybil House on retirement of Chief Librarian, Betty Malthus.1

Library staff in this photograph are Margaret Magee, Leonie Gendle, Robyn Ballard/Phillips, Robyn Churn/Hill, Elizabeth Smith, Betty Malthus, P. Burne, A. Walsh on retirement of Chief Librarian, Betty Malthus.1

Library staff member, Tracey Linthorne dressed up for Christmas party.1

Max Webber Library (Westfield Place) staff members in this photograph are (L-R) Robin Lancett and Lorraine Smith.1

Max Webber Library (Westfield Place). Project artists - Rodney Monk and Wayne Hutchings. The project funded by Blacktown Council, division of cultural activities NSW Premier's Department1

Max Webber Library (Westpoint) - Law week display. Staff - Miranda Routh1

Max Webber Library /Information Desk . Staff: Mary Ternes with patron returning library items. 1

Max Webber Library Reference and Local Studies Desk. Photograph taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library at Westfield Place. Photograph showing the entrance and display board. Max Webber Library was officially opened on 8th of March 1980 and was named in honour of Town Clerk, Max Webber, who worked at Council for 43 years.1

Max Webber Library exterior, showing the Reference section. Top northeastern corner of the building. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library first floor, looking down the side of the stairwell to the ground floor. The Circulation desk can be seen at the bottom of the stairs.1

Max Webber Library interior. View of the first floor Reference area, showing ends of shelves and windows. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library located onthe corner of Flushcombe Road and Alpha Street, Blacktown. Northern facade, showing entrance, steps and forecourt. Flushcombe Road and Council building on left of picture. Photograph taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library located onthe corner of Flushcombe Road and Alpha Street, Blacktown. Photograph showing northern facade. Main entrance, steps and forecourt can be seen. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library opened in 1980 in Westfield Place Blacktown. Photograph showing framed art print collection.1

Max Webber Library opened in 1980 in Westfield Place Blacktown. Photograph showing non-fiction and large print section of the library.1

Max Webber Library opened in 1980 in Westfield Place Blacktown. Photograph showing old technology in the library.1

Max Webber Library opened in 1980 in Westfield Place Blacktown. Photograph showing the outside view.1

Max Webber Library stairs and stairwellto the first floor. The photograph was taken from the library exit looking towards the southern section of the library.1

Max Webber Library stairwell, taken from the first floor, looking down to the Circulation Desk.1

Max Webber Library, Blacktown southern side of building. Taken from rooftop parking. Blacktown City Council is also in the picture. Intersection of Alpha Street and Flushcombe Road.1

Max Webber Library, Information Desk . Staff: Tracey Linthorne. 1

Max Webber Library, Information Desk. Staff members are Mary Abood and Anne Drayton. Photograph taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library, Information Desk. Staff: Mary Ternes. 1

Max Webber Library, exterior view of southern side of the building, facing Alpha Street. It is located on the corner of Flushcombe Road and Alpha Street, Blacktown. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library, first floor. View of ends of shelving and windows in Reference section. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library, showing spoken word and large print collections. Northern side of building, adjoining Flushcombe Road. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library, taken from Flushcombe Road, looking north. The southern and eastern side of the building can be seen. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library, view of large print collection shelving. Looking towards the northeastern corner of the building, ground floor. Digital still camera, Canon EOS 350D. Taken 13 September 2006.1

Max Webber Library. Information Desk. Staff Mary Ternes. 1

Max Webber Library. Photo taken from Alpha Street, looking north from the corner of Alpha Street and Flushcombe Road.1

Mayor Michael Corbin with German community representatives at an multicultural event held at the Reference Section, Level 1, Max Webber Library, Westfield Place.1

Mrs M. Fuller with son Jason (3 years old) of Blacktown and Mr Reid (14 years old) of Seven Hills checking out pop posters in the library.1

Night view of Max Webber Library, Flushcombe Road.1

Patrons with headphones and reading books at Max Webber Library in Westfield Place. 1

Photo of Audio- Visual Section at Max Webber Library. 1

Photo of Information desk at Max Webber Library with Library staff Gabrielle Wyllie; Cornie Young. 1

Photo of Reference Section at Max Webber Library. 1

Photo of a Customer using OPAC at Max Webber Library. 1

Photo of a Music Group "Atom" at the Launch of Sunday opening at Max Webber Library. 1

Photograph of Max Webber Library at Launch of Sunday opening.1

Photograph of Sharon Campbell (Childrens' Assistant). It was taken in September 1986.1

Photograph of the library's staff workroom showing the processing area, book covering. The staff lunchroom can be seen at the back of the room.1

Photograph showing Max Webber Library's children section. David Lane, Blacktown can be seen in the backgound. 1

Photograph showing Max Webber Library's circulation desk, microfiche reader bank and the old entrance.1

Photograph showing Max Webber Library's circulation desk.1

Photograph showing Max Webber Library's circulation desk. Returns chute can also be seen in this photograph.1

Photograph showing cataloging and administration area of library's workroom.1

Photograph showing library's staff workroom. Old style computer monitors and book trolley's can be seen, this is where the cataloging and accessioning of books are done.1

Photograph showing microfiche reader bank in the library.1

Photograph showing the AV section of library's workroom.1

Photograph showing the Audio Visual desk. Jeanne Tranter/Kirkup (staff)on the desk.1

Photograph showing the children's section of Max Webber Library. 1

Photograph showing the old technology in the library.1

Photograph showing the videos, magazine and a quite area with typewriters.1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mr and Mrs Hoskins, can be seen in this photograph. 1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mrs Chard can be seen in the photograph. 1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mrs Chard can be seen in this photograph. 1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mrs Madigan can be seen in this photogrpah. 1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984. Mrs Stallworthy can be seen in this photograph. 1

Possibly Home Library Service's tenth anniversary that was celebrated in 1984.Chief Librarian, Miss Betty Malthus in this photograph.1

Presentation of Certificates and Plants by Cllr Michael Sommerton; Nagwa Eskander (Ethnic Services Librarian). 1

Russian art and crafts were on display in the library from 19th November to 9th December 1982.1

Spinning wheels at Max Webber Library, Blacktown for demonstration of spinning during Heritage Week celebrations, April 1980.1

Staff (L-R) Heidi Dyke (Systems Librarian), Lorraine Smith (Systems Assistant) and Astrid Wickens (Assistant). Photograph was taken in September 1986.1

Staff (L-R) Lesley Johnson-Friend (Local History Librarian), Robyn Churn (AV Assistant) and Leonie Gendle (Deputy Reference). 1

Staff (L-R) Margaret Roberts (cataloguer), Richard Chester (Accesions Assistant) and Martin Carritt (Dep. Cataloguer). Photograph was taken in September 1986.1

Staff Sharon Hammond and Robyn Thompson (Mackenzie) at theMax Webber Library, Westfield Place, Blacktown.1

Staff celebrating Melbourne Cup day at Max Webber Libray. (L-R) Annette Sowsun, Margaret Lyons and Vasantha Reddy1

Staff celebrating Melbourne Cup day at Max Webber Libray. Eleanor Kerrigan with most potential certificate.1

Staff celebrating Melbourne Cup day at Max Webber Libray. Joanne Regan with the certificate.1

Staff celebrating Melbourne Cup day at Max Webber Libray. Tracey Caldwell winning 1st prize.1

Staff decorating the library float with title Libraries - Gateway to the future, to participate in Blacktown City Festival parade.1

The Blacktown City Festival was held on 5 June 1993. The Library entered a float with a lifestyle theme in the parade. The marshalling area was in Francis Park. Props are being placed on the float: Grant Burke on ladder.1

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