David Malouf sways Alex Byrne's change of heart over Mitchell Library

By Susan Wyndham
Updated April 30 2014 - 4:18pm, first published 10:51am
State librarian Alex Byrne has reversed his plans to alter the Mitchell Library after receiving a petition. Photo: Ben Rushton
State librarian Alex Byrne has reversed his plans to alter the Mitchell Library after receiving a petition. Photo: Ben Rushton
Writer David Malouf petitions fiercely over the Mitchell Library changes. Photo: Wolter Peeters
Writer David Malouf petitions fiercely over the Mitchell Library changes. Photo: Wolter Peeters

Even the State Librarian, Alex Byrne, was unprepared for the fierce love that drove almost 10,000 people to sign a petition protesting against changes to the historic Mitchell Library.

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