Friday, September 13, 2024

PHOTOS FROM THE PAST

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Sydney Mint and Infirmary, Macquarie Street, Sydney, 1870

The Sydney Infirmary, Macquarie Street, Sydney, 1870

A family from Cooma at the Wagga show, 1911

Country road, Port Macquarie, 1949

Coonabarabran, 1946

Crowds at Bondi Beach, 1929

Eucalyptus Town, La Perouse
A type of dwelling, Eucalyptus Town, La Perouse, 1913

Crowd around the aeroplane of Sir Ross Smith’ after landing at Mascot, 1920

Hyde Park and Elizabeth Street, Sydney, c 1871
The photographer of the above photograph was at the top of the spire of St James, King Street. Compare with this different photo (c. 1871) from the same steeple –

Panoramic view of Sydney, looking south west towards Darling Harbour, around 1871 / photographer unknown.
Shows Hyde Park in lower left of picture with the corner of Elizabeth and Market Streets opposite. Castlereagh Street is clearly seen running south towards St. George's Church. The roof of Victoria Markets is visible in the middle distance, right hand side. In the distance can be seen Sydney University and the Glebe estate.

Hyde Park Barracks, 1871

Queen Victoria Building, looking down George Street, Sydney, 1922

Heavy loads, Pyrmont Bridge, 1927

Surveyor determines second peg - Canberra
Canberra Inauguration Ceremony: Minister for Home Affairs (King O'Malley) watching Surveyor determine second peg.

Minister for Home Affairs, King O'Malley driving the first peg on the Federal site, Canberra
Canberra Inauguration Ceremony 1913

Tourists waiting for cars, leaving Challis House for Jenolan Caves, 1923

Stables in Paddington, 1900




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