Newspapers
Queenslanders have access to a number of authoritative, subscription-only databases that are not available through Google or other free search engines.
Offsite access
To access these databases away from the library - from any computer connected to the internet (eg home or office) - you must be a Queensland resident and:
- own a State Library e-services card (register for an e-services card allowing 5 days to receive your card);
OR
- be a member of a Queensland public library with a QPL account (register for a QPL account - immediate access after email verification)
Click the 
button beside the database to begin searching. You will be asked to login using your e-services card or QPL account. Terms and conditions apply.
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19th Century British Library Newspapers 
A rich collection of primary source material, this database provides full runs of 48 titles from the 19th-century, totaling more than two million easily searchable pages. Here you will find a broad yet detailed view of British life in the 19th century; from business to sport, from politics to entertainment and the arts. Articles include monumental historic events, such as the battle of Trafalgar and the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as reports on the cricket match that started the Ashes, Jack the Ripper and Florence Nightingale.
Coverage: 1800-1900
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: unlimited
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Contains full text of over 240 periodicals, and abstracts/indexing for nearly 400 periodicals focusing on the Australia/New Zealand region. Includes magazines, newspapers, newswires, reference books and company information from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, Asia, North America and Europe.
Coverage: varies
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: unlimited
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Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803 to 1954 The Australian Newspapers Beta service allows access to historic Australian newspapers digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program.
Coverage: 1803 to 1954
Access: freely available
Licence: unlimited
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Library PressDisplay
PressDisplay provides a full-colour, full-page collection of today's newspapers from around the world. Hundreds of titles are available from 70 countries in 37 languages. Newspapers can be located by country, title and language. Keyword searching is available across titles and within specific issues.
Coverage: Latest 60 days only
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: 3 users
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Margaret Gee's Media Guide Margaret Gee's Australian Media Guide is a directory of the major Australian media outlets, including: television and radio stations; internet media; newspapers, newsletters, and magazines; and press agencies. It includes profiles and contact listings as well as circulation figures, publication details and base advertising rates.
Coverage: updated daily
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: unlimited users
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NewsBank
The NewsBank database provides access to fulltext newspaper articles from more than 230 Queensland, Australian and international titles. Newspapers from approximately 98 countries are available with a particular focus on Australian, American and English publications.
Coverage: varies
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: unlimited
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Times Digital Archive
Complete digital edition of The Times (London), searchable by keyword. Database includes all articles, advertisements and illustrations/photos divided into categories to facilitate searching.
Coverage: 1785-1996
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders
Licence: 5 users
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