List of libraries in Australia
The following is a list of libraries in Australia.
National library[edit]
- National Library of Australia, 6,496,772 items held,[1] largest library in Australia.[2]
State libraries[edit]
- ACT Heritage Library
- State Library of New South Wales
- Northern Territory Library
- State Library of Queensland and John Oxley Library
- State Library of Victoria
- State Library of Western Australia and J S Battye Library
- State Library of South Australia[3]
- State Library of Tasmania
University libraries[edit]
- Australian National University Library
- Bond University Library
- Central Queensland University Library
- Charles Darwin University Library
- Charles Sturt University Library
- Curtin University Library
- Deakin University Library
- Edith Cowan University Library
- Flinders University Library
- Griffith University Library
- James Cook University Library
- La Trobe University Borchardt Library
- Macquarie University Library
- Monash University Libraries
- Murdoch University Library[4]
- Queensland University of Technology Library
- Libraries of RMIT University
- Southern Cross University Library
- Swinburne University of Technology Library
- University of Adelaide Barr Smith Library
- University of Canberra Library
- University of Melbourne Library
- University of New England Library
- University of New South Wales Library
- Australian Defence Force Academy Library
- University of Newcastle Library
- University of Notre Dame Australia Library
- University of Queensland[5] Library
- University of South Australia Library
- University of Southern Queensland Library
- University of Sydney Library
- University of Tasmania
- UTS Library
- University of the Sunshine Coast Library
- University of Western Australia Library
- University of Western Sydney Library
- University of Wollongong Library
- Victoria University Library
Public libraries[edit]
Public libraries are united behind common goals and ambitions, share best practice and provide universal free access to information, knowledge and ideas. They are supported by every state and territory in Australia and are often managed within Local Government areas.
Australian Capital Territory[edit]
The Libraries ACT public library system has branches across the territory, including:
New South Wales[edit]
The public libraries in New South Wales are operated by local councils, in some cases cooperatively as "regional libraries".[6] There are 89 library services which operate more than 350 public libraries across the state.[7] All NSW libraries are governed by the Library Act 1939.[8]
- Broken Hill City Library
- Fairfield City Open Libraries
- Newcastle Libraries
- Sutherland Shire Libraries
Northern Territory[edit]
Queensland[edit]
Public libraries in Queensland are operated by local government councils. Local government areas with a population below 15,000 provide public library services through Rural Libraries Queensland (formerly the Country Lending Service), a service provided by the State Library of Queensland.[9] The Queensland public library services and the suburbs and localities they serve via local libraries, mobile libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres are:
Rural Libraries Queensland collaborative collection network[edit]
- Banana mobile library (Shire of Banana)[10]
- Barcaldine Regional Council Libraries (Barcaldine Region)[11]
- Barcoo Shire Libraries (Shire of Barcoo)[12][13]
- Blackall Municipal Library (Blackall-Tambo Region)[14][15]
- Boulia Shire Council Libraries (Shire of Boulia)[16]
- Burke Shire Libraries (Shire of Burke)[17]
- Burdekin Shire Libraries (Shire of Burdekin)[18]
- Carpentaria Libraries (Shire of Carpentaria)[19]
- Croydon Shire Library Services (Shire of Croydon)[20]
- Cloncurry Bob McDonald Library (Shire of Cloncurry)[21]
- Cook Shire Libraries (Shire of Cook)[22]
- Diamantina Shire Libraries (Shire of Diamantina)[23]
- Georgetown Library (Shire of Etheridge)[24]
- Douglas Shire Libraries (Shire of Douglas)[25]
- Flinders Library (Shire of Flinders)[26]
- Hinchinbrook Shire Libraries (Shire of Hinchinbrook)[27]
- Longreach Regional Libraries (Longreach Region)[28]
- Maranoa Regional Libraries (Maranoa Region)[29]
- Mareeba Shire Libraries (Shire of Mareeba)[30]
- McKinlay Shire Libraries (Shire of Mckinlay)[31]
- Murweh Shire Libraries (Shire of Murweh)[32]
- North Burnett Regional Libraries (North Burnett Region)[33]
- St George Library (Shire of Balonne)[34]
- Quilpie Library (Shire of Quilpie)[35]
- Thargomindah Library (Bulloo Shire Council)[36][37]
- Winton Library (Shire of Winton)[38]
Independent libraries[edit]
- Brisbane City Libraries (City of Brisbane)[39]
- Bundaberg Regional Libraries (Bundaberg Region)
- Gold Coast City Libraries (City of Gold Coast)[40]
- Cairns Regional Council Libraries (Cairns Region)[41]
- Cassowary Coast Libraries (Cassowary Coast Region)[42]
- Central Highlands Libraries (Central Highlands Region)
- Charters Towers Excelsior Library (Charters Towers Region)[43]
- Fraser Coast Libraries (Fraser Coast Region)[44]
- Gladstone Regional Council Libraries (Gladstone Region)[45]
- Goondiwindi RegionalLibraries (Goondiwindi Region)[46]
- Gympie Regional Libraries (Gympie Region)[47]
- Ipswich City Libraries (City of Ipswich)[48]
- Isaac Region Libraries (Isaac Region)[49]
- Livingstone Shire Libraries (Shire of Livingstone)[50]
- Lockyer Valley Regional Libraries (Lockyer Valley Region)[51]
- Logan City Libraries (Logan City)[52]
- Mackay Regional Council Libraries (Mackay Region)[53]
- Mount Isa City Library (City of Mount Isa)[54]
- Moreton Bay City Council Libraries (City of Moreton Bay)[55]
- Ngulaig Meta (Shire of Torres)[56]
- Noosa Council Libraries (Shire of Noosa)[57]
- Paroo Shire Libraries (Shire of Paroo)[58]
- Richmond Library (Shire of Richmond)[59]
- Redland City Council Libraries (Redland City)[60]
- Rockhampton Regional Libraries (Rockhampton Region)[61]
- Scenic Rim Regional Libraries (Scenic Rim Region)[62]
- Stanage Bay Library (Stanage Bay; run by volunteers with support from the Livingstone Shire Libraries)[63]
- Somerset Regional Libraries (Somerset Region)[64]
- South Burnett Regional Libraries (South Burnett Region)[65]
- Southern Downs Regional Libraries (Southern Downs Region)[66]
- Sunshine Coast Regional Libraries (Sunshine Coast Region)[67]
- Tablelands Regional Libraries (Tablelands Region)[68]
- Toowoomba Regional Libraries (Toowoomba Region)[69]
- Townsville CityLibraries (City of Townsville)[70]
- Whitsunday Regional Libraries (Whitsunday Region)[71]
- Western Downs Regional Libraries (Western Downs Region)[72]
Indigenous Knowledge Centres[edit]
- Bwgcolman Indigenous Knowledge Center (Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island)[73]
- Cherbourg Indigenous Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Cherbourg)
- Hope Vale Indigenous Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Hope Vale)[74]
- Wik Mungkan Knowledge Centre (Shire of Aurukun)[75]
- Lockhart River Indigenous Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River)[76]
- Mary Ann Coconut Library (Aboriginal Shire of Napranum)[77]
- Northern Peninsula Indigenous Knowledge Centres (Northern Peninsula Area Region)[78]
- Thaayorre-Munkan Library (Aboriginal Shire of Pormpuraaw)[79]
- Torres Strait Island Regional Libraries (Torres Strait Island Region)[80]
- Woorabinda Indigenous Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda)[81]
- Binal Mungka Bayan Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Wujal Wujal)[82]
- Yarrabah Knowledge Centre (Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah)[83]
South Australia[edit]
Public libraries in South Australia are operated by local councils and most of them are part of the One Card Network, operated by Libraries of SA, a state government department.[84] Community libraries, found in rural and remote areas, are joint-use libraries (school and public) and are usually located in towns too small to support both a public library and a school library.[85] List derived from Libraries of SA.[86]
Metro
- Adelaide City Council Library Service
- Adelaide Hills Library Service
- Burnside Library
- Campbelltown Public Library
- Charles Sturt Library Service
- Gawler Public Library Service
- Holdfast Bay Library Service
- Marion Library Service
- Mitcham Library Service
- Mount Barker Community Library
- Norwood Payneham & St Peters Library Service
- Onkaparinga Library Service
- Playford Library Service
- Port Adelaide Enfield Library Service
- Prospect Public Library
- Salisbury Library Service
- Tea Tree Gully Library
- Unley Library Service
- Walkerville Public Library
- West Torrens Library Service
Regional and Community Libraries
- Andamooka School Community Library
- Adelaide Plains Library Service
- Mallala Library
- Two Wells Library
- Alexandrina Library Service
- Barossa Library Service
- Barunga West Council
- Berri Barmera Council
- Ceduna School Community Library
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
- Cleve School Community Library
- Coober Pedy School Community Library
- Coorong District Council
- Copper Coast Council
- Cowell School Community Library
- District Council of Elliston
- District Council of Karoonda East Murray
- East Murray School Community Library
- Karoonda School Community Library
- District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
- Coffin Bay Depot
- Cummins School Community Library
- District Council of Streaky Bay
- Karcultaby School Community Library
- Streaky Bay School Community Library
- Flinders Mobile Library Service
- Jamestown School Community Library
- Kangaroo Island Library Service
- Kimba School Community Library
- Kingston Community School Library
- Leigh Creek School Community Library
- Light Regional Public Library Service
- Loxton Waikerie Library Service
- Mid Murray Council
- Mount Gambier Library
- Murray Bridge Library
- Naracoorte Lucindale Council
- Orroroo School Community Library
- Peterborough School and Community Library
- Port Augusta Library
- Port Lincoln Library
- Port MacDonnell (Mary Lattin Memorial) Library
- Port Pirie Regional Library Service
- Crystal Brook Library
- Port Pirie Library
- Regional Council of Goyder
- Burra School Community Library
- Eudunda School Community Library
- Renmark Paringa Public Library
- Robe Public Library
- Roxby Downs Community Library
- Southern Mallee District Council
- Geranium Community Library Depot
- Lameroo School Community Library
- Pinnaroo School Community Library
- Tatiara District Council
- Bordertown Public Library
- Keith Community Library
- The Flinders Ranges Council
- Hawker School Community Library
- Quorn School Community Library
- Tumby Bay School Community Library
- Victor Harbor Public Library
- Wakefield Regional Council
- Balaklava Community Library
- Snowtown School Community Library
- Wattle Range Council
- Beachport Library
- Millicent Library
- Penola School Community Library
- Whyalla Public Library
- Woomera Community Library
- Wudinna School Community Library
- Yankalilla Library
- Yorke Peninsula Council
- Ardrossan School Community Library
- Central Yorke Peninsula (Maitland) Community Library
- Minlaton Library Curramulka Depot
- Minlaton Library Port Vincent Depot
- Minlaton School Community Library
- Yorketown School Community Library
Victoria[edit]
- St Kilda Library
- MacFarland Library, Ormond College
- Ringwood Library: Edmond and Corrigan
- List of libraries in Melbourne
- Wyndham Libraries
- Casey Cardinia Libraries
- Yarra Plenty Regional Library
- Eastern Regional Libraries (Victoria)
- Wimmera Regional Library Corporation
- Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Western Australia[edit]
Special libraries[edit]
Special libraries provide specialized information resources for their parent organisation. Common types of special libraries include art libraries, law libraries, legislative or parliamentary libraries, music libraries, medical libraries, government departmental libraries and science libraries. Some types have their own associations including art libraries (ARLIS/ANZ, the Art Library Society of Australia and New Zealand), law libraries (Australian Law Librarians Association), and music libraries (International Association of Music Libraries Australia).
- Women's Studies Resource Centre South Australia, now closed
- The Women's Library
- Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives
- Indigenous Knowledge Centre
- Jessie Street National Women's Library
- Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts
- Auscape International Photo Library
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
- Katie Zepps Nursing Library
- Radcliffe Theosophical Library (Adelaide)
Art libraries[edit]
Australian Capital Territory[edit]
New South Wales[edit]
- Edmund and Joanna Capon Research Library (Art Gallery of New South Wales)
- National Art School Library
Queensland[edit]
South Australia[edit]
Victoria[edit]
- Shaw Research Library (National Gallery of Victoria)
Museum libraries[edit]
Australian Capital Territory[edit]
- National Museum of Australia research library[87]
New South Wales[edit]
- Australian Museum Research Library[88]
Queensland[edit]
- Queensland Museum Library[89]
South Australia[edit]
- South Australian Museum Library[90]
Tasmania[edit]
- Mona Library[91]
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Library[92]
Victoria[edit]
- Museums Victoria Library[93]
Legislative libraries[edit]
The legislative libraries are commonly known in Australia as parliamentary libraries.[94] Amongst this group of libraries are some of the oldest libraries in Australia.[95] The Parliamentary Library in New South Wales is the oldest and was established in 1840.[95][96] The most recent parliamentary library to be established in 1989 is the ACT Legislative Assembly Library.[95][97]
State or Province | Library | City |
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Australian Capital Territory | ACT Legislative Assembly Library | Canberra |
Australian Capital Territory | Australian Parliamentary Library | Canberra |
New South Wales | New South Wales Parliamentary Library | Sydney |
Northern Territory | Northern Territory Library | Darwin |
Queensland | Queensland Parliamentary Library | Brisbane |
South Australia | South Australian Parliamentary Research Library | Adelaide |
Tasmanian | Tasmanian Parliamentary Library and Research Services | Hobart |
Victoria | Victorian Parliamentary Library and Information Services | Melbourne |
Western Australia | Western Australian Parliamentary Library and Research Services | Perth |
Independent libraries[edit]
New South Wales[edit]
Queensland[edit]
- The Australian Cultural Library[98]
Victoria[edit]
Mechanics Institutes[edit]
New South Wales[edit]
- Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts[99][100]
- Kogarah School of Arts
- Fairfield School of Arts
- Peakhurst School of Arts
- Mechanics' Institute Lawson, Blue Mountains
- Carlingford Mechanics' Institute[101]
- Penrith Mechanic Institute
- Kogarah School of Arts (1886)[102]
- The Blacktown Mutual Improvement Association (1905)[103]
- Oatley School of Arts (1905)
(See also Mechanics Institutes of Australia).
- Batlow Literary Institute
- Cookamidgera, Mechanic Institute Hall
- Grenfeld Mechanics Institute[104]
- Gundagai Literary Institute
- Goulburn Mechanics' Institute
- Howlong Mechanics Institute
- Braidwood Literary Institute[105]
- Cathcart Literary Institute
- Grafton School of Arts Library[105]
- Nelligen Mechanics Institute
- Singleton mechanic Institute.[106]
- Sunny Corner, New South Wales School of Arts
- Yass Mechanics Institute
- Wingello Mechanics Institute
South Australia[edit]
- Curramulka Institute
- Edithburgh Institute
- Balaklava Institute Hall
- Beachport, South Australia Institute
- Cambrai, South Australia Institute
- Cobdogla Institute
- Coonalpyn Institute
- Dawson Mechanics Institute
- Dublin Institute
- Freeling Institute
- Farrell Flat Institute
- Hamley Bridge Institute
- Owen Institute
- Karoonda
- Macclesfield Institute
- Mannum Institute
- Mintaro Institute
- Mitcham Institute
- Morgan Institute
- Mount Gambier Institute
- Nackara Institute
- Pinnaroo Institute
- Pine Point Memorial Institute
- Port Vincent Institute
- Ramco Institute
- Saddleworth Institute
- Stansbury Memorial Institute
- Terowie Institute and Council Chamber
- Waikerie Institute
- Wasleys Institute
Tasmania[edit]
- Mechanics' Institute Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Mechanics' Institute, Sorrento
- Merton Mechanics' Institute
- Van Diemen's Land Mechanics' Institute
Victoria[edit]
Mechanics' Institutes that still operate as libraries[edit]
Only a few mechanics' institutes still operate as libraries: list derived from the Mechanics' Institute of Victoria, Inc.'s Library Directory 2018.[107]
- Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
- Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library
- Bonnie Doon Community Centre
- Footscray Mechanics' Institute
- Little River Mechanics' Institute
- Maldon Athenaeum Library
- Melbourne Athenaeum Library
- Prahran Mechanics' Institute, the only Mechanics’ Institute in Victoria which has its own Act of Parliament for its incorporation.[108]
- Port Fairy Library and Lecture Hall, 1860
- Trafalgar Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, 1889
- Stanley Athenaeum and Public Room
- Talbot Community Library & Arts Centre
Other Mechanics' Institutes[edit]
- Binalong, Victoria Mechanics Institute
- Brunswick, Victoria Mechanics Institute
- Ballan Mechanics Institute 1860[109]
- Berwick Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, 1862
- Briagolong Mechanics' Institute, 1874
- Bunyip Mechanics' Institute 1905
- Glengarry Mechanics' Institute, 1886
- Geelong Mechanics Institute
- Wiiliamstown Mechanics Institute
- Burke and Wills Institute, Fryertown Victoria[110]
- Long Gully Mechanics Institute,
- Longwarry Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, 1886
- Malmsbury Mechanics' Institute, 1862
- Meeniyan Mechanics' Institute, 1892
- Melbourne mechanics institute[111] now part of the Victorian state library
- Rosedale Mechanics' Institute , 1863
- Stratford Mechanics' Institute., 1866
- Toongabbie Mechanics' Institute, 1883
- Alexandra, Victoria School of Arts
- Ballarat Mechanics Institute
- Ballan Mechanics Institute
- Charlton, Mechanics Institute
- Drysdale Free Library
- Elmhurst Mechanics Institute
- Echuca Mechanics' Institute, Victoria
- Great Western Mechanics Institute
- Healesville Mechanics Institute
- Kyneton Mechanics Institute
- Horsham, Mechanics Institute
- Leongatha Mechanics Institute
- Lilydale Mechanics Institute
- Moonambel Mechanics Institute
- Mornington Mechanics Institute
- Morongla Creek Mechanics Institute Hall
- Murrumburrah#gallery Institute
- Macarthur, Victoria Mechanisc Institute Hall
- Nagambie Mechanics Institute
- Riddells Creek Mechanics Institute
- Rushworth Mechanics Institute
- Winiam, Shire of Lowan Mechanics Institute Library
- Woodend Mechanics Institute
- Yandoit Mechanics Institute
Queensland[edit]
Western Australia[edit]
- Guildford Mechanics Institute
- South Perth Old Mill Theatre
- Swan River Mechanics' Institute
- Toodyay Mechanics Institute
- Mechanics Institute of West Australia
Gallery[edit]
Victoria[edit]
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Rushworth Mechanics Institute
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Stratford Mechanics Institute
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Williamstown Institute
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Winiam Mechanics Institute
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Woodend Mechanics Institute
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Yandoit Mechanics Institute
New South Wales[edit]
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Ardlethan School of Arts
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Barham Public Hall
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Batlow Literary Institute
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Berrigan CWA Federation
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Birganbigil School of Arts Site
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Brocklesby School of Arts Hall
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Coolamon School of Arts
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Finley School of Arts
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Wagga School of Arts
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Ganmain Literary Institute
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GongGong School of Arts
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Gundagai Literary Institute
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Henty School of Arts
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Jerilderie Mechanics Institute Monument
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Jerilderie Mechanics Institute Site
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Junee Library
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Walla Walla Literary Institute
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Matong Mechanics Institute
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Rand School of Arts
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Savernake School of Arts
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Tumut School of Arts
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Womboota School of Arts
South Australia[edit]
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Curramulka Institute
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Edithburgh Institute
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PinePointMemorialInstitute
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Port Vincent Institute
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Stansbury Memorial Institute
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Balaklava Institute Hall
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Beachport Institute
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Birdwood, Institute
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CadellInstitute
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Cambrai Institute
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Cobdogla Institute
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Dublin Institute (South Australia)
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Farrell Flat Institute
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Freeling Institute
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Hamley bridge Institute
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Owen Institute
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Karoonda Institute
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Macclesfield
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Morgan Institute
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Mount Gambier Institute
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Owen Institute
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Pinnaroo Institute
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Ramco Institute
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Saddleworth Institute
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Terowie Institute
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Waikerie institute
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Schools of Arts[edit]
New South Wales[edit]
- Arncliffe School of Arts hall/Council Hall
- Balmain Workingmen's Institute closed
- Bathurst School of Arts[112]
- Baulkham Hills now defunct.
- Berry School of Arts[113]
- Blacktown School of Arts
- Bourke School of Arts[114]
- Burrawang School of Arts[115]
- Buxton, New South Wales
- Carlton School of Arts hall Active
- Clarencetown School of Arts
- Cronulla School of Arts Active
- Epping School of Arts, Epping, New South Wales
- Fairfield School of Arts[116]
- Glebe School of Arts recycled
- Glen Oaks School of Arts
- Granville School of Arts Now a college
- Guildford Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts Active
- Leichhardt School of Arts hall Hall
- Newtown School of art[117]
- Queanbeyan School of Arts
- Peakhurst School of Arts[118] Active
- Penrith School of Arts closed
- Richmond School of Arts active
- Rockdale School of Arts hall Council Hall
- Rollands Plains, New South Wales
- Rooty Hill School of Arts[119]
- Rozelle Mechanics' Institute hall Hall
- St Albans School of Arts Hall[120]
- Seaham School of Arts
- Tenterfield School of Arts
- Wentworth Falls School of Arts[121][122]
- Wilberforce[123]
- Windsor School of Arts, Bridge Street, Thompson Square[124]
Queensland[edit]
Notable schools of arts in Queensland include:
- Baree School of Arts
- Brisbane School of Arts
- Bundaberg School of Arts
- Cairns School of Arts
- Coorparoo School of Arts and RSL Memorial Hall
- Eumundi School of Arts
- Gympie School of Arts
- Herberton School of Arts
- Irvinebank School of Arts Hall
- Maryborough School of Arts
- Numinbah Valley School of Arts
- Old Ipswich Town Hall
- Ravenswood School of Arts
- Rockhampton School of Arts
- Townsville School of Arts
- Woody Point Memorial Hall
- Yangan School of Arts
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