Box 1: Portrait files, T. J. E. Andrews to William Wright, ca. 1852 to 1900; Portrait groups, Cricketers to Swimmers, ca.1878 to 1920; Ships, ca. 1842 to 1887

PXA 2135/BOX 1

item

ca. 1842-ca. 1920

Graphic Materials, Textual Records, Photographs, Prints, Ephemera

1000108

130 photographic prints and postcards

Pictorial collection, ca. 1859-ca. 1959, relating mainly to historic sites in New South Wales, from Newcastle Public Library

1. T. J. E. Andrews, undated
“T. J. E. Andrews (N.S.W. and Australia)”
Clipping
2. W. W. Armstrong, undated
“No. 4. W. W. Armstrong (Victoria) 1879-1947. All rounder. – Scored 1,000 runs and took 100 wickets in a season, 3 times in first-class cricket. – Made 46 centuries in first-class cricket and scored 2,172 runs in Tests for Australia. – Achieved fame as an Australian Captain.”
Clipping
3. Charles Badham, undated
“Classics Professor, Sydney University 1867-”
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 171, QA920.09/A
4. John Bale, undated / photo. by W. Stevenson, Grafton
“John Bale, a progressive Clarence River farmer.”
Clipping
5. G. S. Beeby, undated / photo. by Tesla Studios
“G. S. Beeby, who is contesting the Blayney by-election as the Labour candidate”
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6. Sgt. Bennett, undated
“First aeroplane to land in Wollongong” – handwritten in pencil on reverse
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7. W. Bennett, undated / photo. by Newman
“Hon. W. Bennett, Minister for Works”
Clipping
8. G. J. Bonnor, undated
“G. J. Bonnor, Australia’s greatest hitter”
Clipping
9. William Grant Broughton, undated
“WG: Sydney (M)” – below picture
Print, black and white
35 mm film of this at FM3/687
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 165, QA920.09/A
10 A. H. Brown, undated / photo. By Tesla Studios
“The late A. H. Brown, a well-known Sydney Ironmaster”
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11. Syd Brown, undated
“Cobb’s coaches have gone, but Syd stays on”
“Near enough to 106 years old is Bourke’s ancient Syd Brown. His favourite haunt is single-storied Carrier’s Arms Hotel, once the busy starting point for Cobb and Co.’s coaches.”
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12. Charles E. Camidge, 1891
“The Right Reverend Charles E. Camidge, Bishop of Bathurst, New South Wales”.
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Illustrated Sydney News, Saturday, February 14, 1891, page 1
13. Robert Campbell, undated
“Robert Campbell (1769-1846)”
“The first ship named ‘Sydney Cove’”
Clipping
14. Samuel Charles, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 149, QA920.09/A
15. Sir Daniel Cooper, 1879
“Sir Daniel Cooper, Bart. Vice Chairman of the Australian Exhibition (Sydney) Commission”
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The Graphic (London, England), Saturday, December 6, 1879, page 561
16. Albert Cotter, undated.
“No. 11 Albert Cotter (N.S.W.) 1883-1917. A great fast bowler with real pace and wonderful stamina. In Test Matches against England Cotter took 67 wickets for 25.59 a piece and again South Africa 22 at 28.77. In Sheffield Shield Cricket he secured 131 wickets at 23.45 runs each.”
Clipping
17. Archdeacon William Cowper, undated
Sketch, black and white
18. Piet Cronje (General in the Boer War), undated
“Cronje’s staff & guards, St Helena”
“3 sitting on the ground – Cronje’s grandson and 2 Kaffir servants. Sitting behind - Cronje’s sect. & Cronje, his wife & Cronje’s adjutant”
“A. L. Innes, Jamestown – St Helena Studio” – stamped on verso
Photograph, black and white
19. J Dawson, undated / photo. by Newman
“J. Dawson, Chief Inspector of Schools”
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20. Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley Derby, 14th Earl (1799-1869), undated
“The Earl of Derby (1852, 1858-59, 1866-68)”
“A Tory, three times Premier for short periods. Was responsible for the Act that transferred India from the East India Office to the Crown, and for passing of the Reform Bill of 1867 which enlarged the franchise”
Clipping
Picture Post, April 29, 1939, page 34
21. Hugh Dixson, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 263, QA920.09/A
22. John Donnelly, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 393, QA920.09/A
23. Vincent Dowling, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 385, QA920.09/A
24. Hon. T. T. Ewing, undated / photo. by Johnstone O’Shannessy
“Hon. T. T. Ewing, Vice President of the Executive Council.”
Clipping
25. Edward John Eyre, undated
“Edward John Eyre (1815-1901) – Overlander and Protector of Aborigines”
Clipping
26. William Faithfull, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 376, QA920.09/A
27. David Alexander Ferguson, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 278, QA920.09/A
28. Andrew Fisher, undated
“Andrew Fisher, the new Prime Minister of Australia. Photo. – Talma, Sydney and Melbourne”
Clipping
29. Sir Francis Forbes, undated
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 41, QA920.09/A
30. W. J. Foster, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 321, QA920.09/A
31. Hon. John Frazer, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 72, QA920.09/A
32. G. W. Fuller, undated
“G. W. Fuller (Illawarra)”
Clipping
33. John Thomas Gannon, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 323, QA920.09/A
34. Mrs James Gartrell, undated / photo. by Beavis Bros.
“Late Mrs. James Gartrell, who died at Orange, aged 88”
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35. Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthuen Gowrie, 1st Baron, undated
“His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales”
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36. Robert Gray, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 81, QA920.09/A
37. Samuel William Gray, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 145, QA920.09/A
38. Rev. J. C. Grylls, 1852
First clergyman in Victoria
Clipping
Original held P2/237 ; Digital order number a928177
39. William Halliday, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 357, QA920.09/A
40. Charles Hibble, undated
“Chairman of the tribunal which is inquiring into wages and conditions in the coal mines”
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41. R. R. P. Hickson, undated
“Who has been re-appointed President of the Sydney Harbour Trust”
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42. R. R. P. Hickson, undated
“President of the Harbour Trust”
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43. C, Hill, undated
“No. 5 C. Hill (South Australia) 1877-1945. Scored 2,660 runs in Test Matches. With H. Trumble holds Test record for 7th wicket partnership of 165 runs and with R. J. Hartigan holds 8th wicket record of 243. – Made 45 centuries in first-class cricket.”
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44. B. O. Holtermann, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 396, QA920.09/A
45. Anthony Hordern, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 368, QA920.09/A
46. Alfred William Howitt, undated
“Who led the rescue party to the relief of the Burke and Wills expedition and found the survivor, King…His death took place at Bairnsdale (Victoria) on March 7, 1908.”
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47. John Hughes, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 248, QA920.09/A
48. Charles H Humphrey, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 119, QA920.09/A
49. Soloman Herbert Hyam, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 402, QA920.09/A
50. Sir Isaac A Isaacs, undated / photo by Johnstone O’Shannessy
“Hon. I. A. Isaacs, Attorney-General”
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51. George Johnstone, undated
Print, black and white
52. George Johnstone, undated
“Major (afterward Lieutenant-Colonel) Johnston came out with the First Fleet as first lieutenant of Major Ross’s company of marines on board the Lady Penryhn”.
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53. Capt. Robert Johnston, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 8, QA920.09/A
54. David Jones, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 325, QA920.09/A
55. Mrs Sarah Jones, undated
“A North Coast identity. Mrs Sarah Jones, of Halloran-street, Lilyfield, near Sydney, who is 90 years old, was the first white female child born on the Bellinger River, North Coast, New South Wales.”
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56. Dr Sydney Jones, undated
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 380, QA920.09/A
57. J. H. Keating, undated / photo. by Talma, 374 George Street
“Hon. J. H. Keating, Minister without Portfolio”
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58. George Cumberlege Laughnan, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 406, QA920.09/A
59. Thomas Laurie, undated
“In March last Mr. Thomas Laurie, the octogenarian pastoralist, owner of the well-known pastoral properties Rawden Vale, Nowendoc, and Mullerenderi, died at Berrico”
Accompanying article located on verso
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60. Henry Lawson, undated
Copy of signature below image
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61. 1. Henry Lawson, 1900 / by J. Longstaff, Society of Artists
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Original painting held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales

2. Henry Lawson, undated / cartoon by David Low
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Original photomechanical print held by the National Library of Australia
62. S. E. Lees, undated / photo. by Talma, 374 George Street, Sydney
“Lord Mayor Elect of Sydney”
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63. Peter F. Loughlin, undated
"P.F. Loughlin / taken 1921 - or 1922" -- in ink on the reverse
Photograph, black and white
Digital order no. a928525
64. Sir William J. Lyne, undated / photo. by Talma, 374 George Street
“Minister for Trade and Customs”
Clipping
65. William John Lyne, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 233, QA920.09/A
66. W. Mintyre, undated / photo. by Grouzelle Studios
“Deputy-Chief Inspector, Department of Education”
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67. Dr George Mackaness, undated
“Lecturer in charge of the Department of English at the Teachers’ College, Sydney University”
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68. John Charles McLachlan, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 256, QA920.09/A
69. Sir William M’Millan, undated
Transcribed as “McMillan”
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 140, QA920.09/A
70. Joseph Marshall, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 346, QA920.09/A
71. Rev. W. Mathison, undated / photo. by Newman
“Chairman of the Congregational Union”
Clipping
72. James Mullins, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 228, QA920.09/A
73. Andrew Nash, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 399, QA920.09/A
74. Captain Newton, undated
“Deputy-Superintendent, Department of Navigation”
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75. Christopher Newton, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 67 QA920.09/A
76. Henry Newton, undated / photo. by Charleston Studio
“Captain Henry Newton, appointed to succeed Captain Edie as Superintendent of Navigation”
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77. George Pile, undated
Transcribed as “George Nile”
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 244, QA920.09/A
78. M. A. Noble, undated
“No. 3 M. A. Noble (New South Wales) 1873-1940. Noted All-rounder. – Took 115 wickets and scored 1,095 runs for Australia in Test Matches. – Made 37 centuries in first-class cricket. One of Australian’s outstanding Captains.”
Clipping
79. Alban Joseph Riley, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 335, QA920.09/A
80. R. H. Roberts, undated
“Late Hon. R. H. Roberts, M.L.C.”
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81. Charles Rogers, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 272, QA920.09/A
82. Captain Rowntree, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 125, QA920.09/A
83. James Rutherford, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 153, QA920.09/A
84. George Searle, undated / photo. by Brand
“First aeroplane to land in Wollongong” – handwritten in pencil on reverse
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85. A. Shrewsbury, undated
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86. Sir Keith Smith, undated
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87. 1. F. R. Spofforth, undated
“Punch’s Fancy Portraits. – No. 90”
“‘The Demon’ or Imp-etuous Bowler, representing cricket on t’other side of the h’earth”
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2. F. R. Spofforth, undated
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88. 1. F. R. Spofforth, undated
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89. Robert Steel, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 300, QA920.09/A
90. A. Stuart, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 360, QA920.09/A
91. W. H. Suttor
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 28, QA920.09/A
92. Sir Josiah Symon, undated / photo. by Freeman
“Attorney-General and Leader of the Government in the Senate”
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93. Dr Harman J. Tarrant, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 365, QA920.09/A
94. Rev. James R, Thackeray, 1865 / Calvert
“163B. The Rev. James R. Thackeray, Incumbent of St. Paul’s, West Maitland 15.4.1865” – on reverse
“The photograph may not be reproduced without acknowledgement to Newcastle Public Library” – stamped on reverse
Photograph of drawing, black and white
95. Rogers Charles Tichborne, undated
Clipping
Images reproduced from The Tichborne Tragedy by Maurice E. Kenealy
96. Victor Trumper, undated
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97. Victor Trumper, undated
“No. 9 Victor Trumper (N.S.W.) 1877-1915. Famous batsman. Scored 300 not out for Australian v. Sussex, in 1899. Made 42 centuries in first-class cricket, of which 6 were scored in Test Matches. His highest score in a Test Match was 185 not out. Scored 2263 runs in test cricket”.
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98. J. J. Virgo, undated / photo. by Crown Studios
“General Secretary of the Sydney Y.M.C.A., who has been appointed to represent Australia at the forthcoming conference in Washington (U.S.A.)”
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99. P Stacy Waddy, undated
“Headmaster, King’s School”
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100. Edward Gibbon Wakefield, undated
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101. William Walker, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 98, QA920.09/A
102. James Watkin, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 133, QA920.09/A
103. J. C. Watson, undated
“Prime Minister and Treasurer”
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104. John Christian Watson, undated
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105. John Brown Watt, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 76, QA920.09/A
106. E. Webb, undated
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 84, QA920.09/A
107. Hon. James White, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 297, QA920.09/A
108. R. H. D. White, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 241, QA920.09/A
109. Robert B. Wilkinson, undated
Copy of signature below image
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 285, QA920.09/A
110. Sir George Williams, undated
“Founder of the Young Men’s Christian Association”
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111. H. Wright and C. H. Bertie, undated
“Mr. H. Wright and Mr. C. H. Bertie, Fellow of RAHS in new library. Mr. Wright was Librarian at Mitchell Library, Syd., Mr Bertie, City Librarian, Syd.
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112. William Wright, undated
Copy of signature below image
“A ‘Sitex’ corrected image available at P1/Wright, William” – handwritten in pencil on reverse
“Negative available at FM2/1836’ – handwritten in pencil on reverse
Print, black and white
Australian Men of Mark, vol. 1, page 390, QA920.09/A
SPG
113. Cricketers, 1878
“The Australian Eleven 1878”
“T. Horan, F. R. Spofforth, J. Conway (Sec), F. E. Allan, G. H. Bailey, T. W. Garrett, D. W. Gregory (Cpt.) A. C. Bannerman, H. F. Boyle, C. Bannerman, W. L. Murdoch, J. McBlackman”
B./Wh. negative FM1/1259 – transcribed on reverse
Photograph, black and white
114. Cricketers, 1880
“The Australian Eleven 1880”
“G. E. Palmer, W. H. Moule, G. J. Bonnor, G. Alexander, T. U. Groube, F. R. Spofforth, H. F. Boyle, W. L. Murdoch, P. S. McDonnell, A. C. Bonnerman, A. H. Jarvis, J. Slight, J. McBlackham.
Photograph, black and white
115. Cricketers, 1920-1
Douglas’ English Team 1920-21
Picture torn at bottom, disfiguring names.
“Woolley, A. C. Russell, A. Waddington…Fender, J. B. Hobbs.”
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116. Cricketers, undated
“School of Arts Newcastle – 9 Sep 1926” – Stamped in ink on reverse
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117. Cycling, undated
Single clipping contains four images
1. “Refreshment tent.”
2. “Returning cup while in motion”
3. “Placed men in Dunlop Road Race”
T. Robinson (first), J. Arnst (second), T. Laroombe (third), J. Wright (fourth), H. Henderson (fifth)
4. Ashfield – Scene at the finish
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118. N.S.W Railway Commissioners, undated / photo. by Talma, 374 George Street.
“D. Kirkcaldie, Second Commissioner. C. Oliver, Chief Commissioner. W. M. Fehon, Third Commissioner.”
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119. 1. Among the swimmers, 1906 / Talma, 374 George Street
Clipping contains portraits of eight swimmers
Arthur Rosenthal
Annette Kellerman
F. C. Williams
F. Bell
Clive Smith
A. Wickham
C. Healey
Reginald Healey
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The Sydney Mail, Wednesday, March 7, 1906

2. The flight of the “Seagulls”, undated
Caption obscured by fold in clipping
“The two figures…are R. Baker and Arthur Rosenthal. F. C. V. Lane made his leap from a lower staging”
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3. East Sydney No. 1 Team, undated / photo by Talma, 374 George Street
“T. Tartakover, H. Baker, A. Wickham, F. C. V. Lane, C. Healey”
“Winners of the 500 yds Teams’ Championship of New South Wales”
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4. Harold Baker, undated
“The 100 yds champion of New South Wales”
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5. F. W. Springfield, undated
“The Queensland swimmer, who, at the Australasian championship held at Christchurch, New Zealand, won the mile,the half, and the quarter-mile events”
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SHIPS
120. Austral, S. S., undated / H. King, photo. Syd.
“341. The “Austral” Sydney Harbour, N.S.W.”
“Sinking of the Orient Steamer “Austral” in Port Jackson”
Photograph, black and white
121. Chusan, undated
“The P.&O. steamer Chusan reached Sydney 100 years ago this month, opening the first regular steamship service between England and Australia.”
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122. City of Grafton, undated
“The City of Grafton at wharf”
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123. Murray River Steamers, undated
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124. Penang, undated
“Running before the wind: an unusual view from the bowsprit of the barque Penang”
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125. Success, undated
“Convict days”
1. “‘Tween decks on the ‘Success’”
2. “The bows”
3. “The convict hulk ‘Success’”
4. “The ‘Tiger’s Den’ on the ‘Success’’
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126. Trident, 1842
“The arrival of the Trident at Woolwich, September, 1842, with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on board”
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127. Wanderer, undated
“Boyd’s Yacht, “Wanderer” (Benjamin Boyd, inset), in which he set out for California goldfields after his calamitous bankruptcy in Australia.”
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128. Yachting, 1887 / Otto Fisher
“The first intercolonial yacht race, January…1887”
“Waitangi (21 tons.), Janet (33 tons.), Magic (25 tons.)”
“Gibbs, Shalard & Co Lithographers, 84A Pitt St, Sydney.”
Print, black and white
129. Yachting, 1853
“The Centennial regatta, Sydney Harbour, January 27.”
“The Regatta of 1853 – From a sketch kindly lent by E. L. Montefiore, ESQ.”
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130. Yachting, undated
“Regatta at Hobart Town, Tasmania, in honour of the visit of H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh”
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Transferred from the Small Pictures File, Mitchell Library Reading Room, 2013