Number systems

Also known as Numeral or Numeration Systems. Links below to useful information about Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek number systems and more.
www.math.wichita.edu/history/topics/num-sys.html
http://mathforum.org/alejandre/numerals.html
Try a search in our online Encyclopedia Britannica. Find EB halfway down our Information desk Online page. Type in "number sytems" and you'll get great results. Also, don't forget we have books in the library that can help. Come visit us.

Law Court Layout Diagrams

Need to know who sits where in the courtroom? We have diagrams for you. One for a Magistrates Court (no jury) here, and one for a Jury Trial here. Also, take a look at the diagram in the pamphlet "Going to court" available from the Legal Aid Commission. Ask for a copy at the Reference Desk.

Leon Trotsky and the 1905 Revolution in Russia

The following links may assist with assignments to do with Trotsky and the 1905 Revolution:

Leon Trotsky and the First Russian Revolution
Leon Trotsky was an active participant in the 1905 revolution and main leader of the unique organization that emerged out of the revolution...
The 1905 Russian revolution, as described by Leon Trotsky
From the Socialist Review January 2005
Russia’s 1905 Revolution
From the Socialist Worker Online
Biography of Leon Trotsky
From Biography Resource Center

Charity Organizations in Australia

Most charity organisations in Australia have web sites which are the best - and often the only - source of information about that organistaion. You will usually find its history, charitable works, structure and further links to parent bodies etc.

One of the best sites to locate a charity is the AusCharity website which has an alphabetical list of the major charities operating in Australia. use the Search for charities button near the bottom of the page

Another site to search on is the Charities Aid Foundation which also allows you to search for a charity by subject.