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Protecting Victoria’s Sri Lankan Community Library Wednesday 26 October 2022 Ancient Sri Lankan historical documents will be protected under a Liberal Nationals government. A Matt-Guy led Government will ensure that one of kind historical documents are protected for future generations by providing $200,000 to ensure that the ‘Victor Melder Community Library’ can be co-located in a protected Municipal Library. Mr Melder has collected over 7000 individual pieces of literature and historical information on Sri Lanka including extremely rare publications. He has been collecting these pieces since migrating to Australia over 50 years ago. His library has been enjoyed by many Victorians and travelling dignitaries. While Mr Melder has managed this library from his home in Broadmeadows until now, but the volume of publications requires more space and additional assistance to care for these historical documents. This funding will go towards ensuring that Victor Melder’s incredible collection is transferred and Co-Located ...