The Melbourne Athenaeum Library will be closed on Tuesday November 4 for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
The library will be open regular hours on Monday November 3.
Hidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one of the world’s first media tycoons and the influential proprietor of The Age newspaper.
Built in 1910, 12 years before the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this heritage-listed mausoleum is a miniature replica of Trajan’s Kiosk on Agilkia Island in Egypt.
Designed by renowned architects Walter Richmond Butler and Ernest Royston Bradshaw, and with iron fittings crafted by artist Mabel Young, the tomb is a masterpiece of Arts and Crafts design.
In this captivating talk, artist-turned-researcher Setken delves into the fascinating history of the Syme tomb. Featuring unpublished research, stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, this talk is a journey into Melbourne’s hidden past and the life of a complex man.
The talk will be held on Thursday 20 November with doors opening at 6:40pm for a 7:00pm start. This event is free for members and for non-members. Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link.
