The Macquarie era
Governor Lachlan Macquarie (1762 - 1824), fifth governor of New South Wales, was a man with great vision for a new nation. His leadership during the infancy of the colony is celebrated with a collection of unique manuscripts, pictures, maps and realia.
> See also the Library's exhibition: Macquarie the Governor 1810-1821
The Macquarie era is made possible through a partnership with the Macquarie Group Foundation.