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1000152
  • Title
    BOX 16: Mitchell Library, Small Pictures File, Donor name collections: De Chair to Dolton, between 1881? and 1958
  • Call number
    PXA 2137/Box 16
  • Level of description
    file
  • Date

    between 1881? and 1958
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    1000152
  • Physical Description
    122 photographic prints
    4 clippings
    1 print
  • Collection history
    This collection was previously accessed in the Small Pictures File located in the Mitchell Library Reading Room. The collection was withdrawn for further cataloguing and targeted digitisation as part of the eRecords project in 2013.
  • Scope and Content
    PRESENTED BY LADY DE CHAIR, NOV. 1958
    Transferred from SPF/Royal Visit, 1881
    1-2. [Newspaper clippings of articles and illustrations of the Royal visit, 1881].


    PRESENTED BY MRS DE JERSEY, SEPT. 1962
    3. The Gap, Sydney Heads (transferred from SPF/The Gap).
    4. St. Bartholomews, C of England (pipe organ), Pyrmont, 1900 (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Churches – St. Bartholomews, Pyrmont, 1900).

    Transferred from SPF/Sydney - Circular Quay, n.d.
    5. The Ferryboats at Circular Quay, Sydney, 3076.
    6. Circular Quay, Sydney.

    7. Middle Harbour (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Harbour & Islands – Middle Harbour, n.d. (20).

    Transferred from SPF/Sydney – Harbour & Islands – Mosmans Bay, n.d.
    8. Mosmans Bay, Sydney.
    9. Mosman Bay, Sydney, N.S.W.

    10. Government House, Sydney, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Public Buildings – Government House, n.d.).
    11. Bridge Street, Sydney, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Streets – Bridge Street, c. 1905). Negative available at FM1/3545.
    12. George Street, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Streets – George Street).
    13. Martin Place, Sydney, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Streets – Martin Place).
    14. Manly, Harbour Side [showing camera obscura tower] / Kerry (Copyright) Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Suburbs - Manly, n.d.).
    15. Spit Junction, Mosman, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Suburbs – Mosman). Negative available at FM1/4948.
    16. Man O War Steps, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Wharves – Man O’ War Steps, n.d.).
    17. Wool teams on the road, New South Wales / N.G. 68 (transferred from SPF/Wool - Transport).


    PRESENTED BY HENRY DEANE[?], MAY 1928
    18. Mr John Whitton, Engineer-in -Chief, New South Wales / Freeman & Co. Ltd (transferred from P1/Whitton, John).


    PRESENTED BY DENNES, NOV. 1958
    19. Copy of lithograph of Red Jacket by J. R. Isaac, after Samuel Walters [clipping] (transferred from SHIPS FILE/Red Jacket).


    PRESENTED BY MR G. DENNES, MARCH 1961
    20. Photograph of slate tablet...erected on corner of building, Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fisherman, Ship Institute, Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall, England...about October, 1956 (transferred from SHIPS FILE/Mystery, Lugger). Microfilm available at FM3/54.


    PRESENTED BY R. H. DENNING, DEC. 1960
    21. Fernside, Bowral (transferred from SPF/Bowral, N.S.W., 1908?).
    22. High Street, Christchurch, N.Z. (transferred from SPF/Christchurch, N.Z. - Streets - High Street).

    Transferred from SPG/Granville Congregational Church
    23. Granville Congregational Sunday School picnic, about 1915.
    24-25. Granville Congregational Church group.
    26. Granville. Rev. C. Harris (centre).

    27. Granville Congregational Church launch picnic on Middle Harbour about 1910 (transferred from SPG/Granville Congregational Church, c. 1910).
    28. Granville Congregational Church group (transferred from SPG/Granville Congregational Church Group).
    29. Typical coastal scene, Kiama (transferred from SPF/Kiama, N.S.W.).
    30. Kuring-Gai Chase, a National Reserve, near Sydney, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Kuring-Gai Chase, N.S.W.).
    31. View of Lithgow (transferred from SPF/Lithgow, N.S.W.).
    32. R. C., Church, Lithgow (transferred from SPF/Lithgow - Churches - Catholic Church).
    33. Lithgow Hospital (transferred from SPF/Lithgow - Hospitals - Lithgow Hospital).
    34. Main St., Lithgow (transferred from SPF/Lithgow - Streets - Main Street).

    Transferred from SPG/Methodist Church, Willoughby
    35-36. Willoughby Methodists.

    37. Murray Views No. 19. Main Street showing Seabreeze Hotel, Nelson Bay, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Nelson Bay – Streets – Main Street).
    38. The Post Office, Newcastle, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Newcastle - Public Buildings - Post Office).
    39. 241. Railway Station, Newcastle, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Newcastle - Railways).

    Transferred from SPF/Palmerston, Nth N.Z.
    40. [View of railway line and town].
    41. Kiosk, Esplanade.
    42. Lakelet Square, Palmerston N / Billens.
    43. Palmerston N.
    44. Palmerston N. / Billens.
    45. Palmerston N.

    46. Esplanade, Palmerston N. / Billens (transferred from SPF/Palmerston, N.Z. - Parks and Gardens - Esplanade).
    47. Fountain Square, Palmerston N. / Billens (transferred from SPF/Palmerston, N.Z. - Parks and Gardens - Fountain Square, N.Z.).
    48. Square gardens, Palmerston N. / Billens (transferred from SPF/Palmerston, N.Z. - Parks and Gardens - Square Gardens).

    Transferred from SPF/Palmerston, Nth N.Z. - Public Buildings - Railway Station)
    49. Railway Station, Palmerston N. / Billens.
    50. A busy railway station, Palmerston N. / Billens.

    51. The Mail Steamers at berth, Circular Quay, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Circular Quay, n.d.).
    52. The race for the North Shore, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Ferries).
    53. 146. Sydney Harbour & City (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Harbour & Islands, n.d.).
    54. Watson's Bay (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Harbour & Islands - South Head, n.d.).
    55. Centennial Park gates, Paddington, Sydney, N.S.W. (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Parks & Gardens – Centennial Park, n.d.).
    56. Entrance to Domain, Sydney 27/21 / The Crown Studios, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Parks & Gardens - Domain, c. 1909).
    57. Public Works Dept., Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Public Buildings - Public Works Department, n.d.).

    Transferred from SPF/Sydney – Suburbs - Granville
    58. [Postcard with birthday greetings, portrait, and views of Granville].
    59. [View of The Clyde Engineering Company Ltd.].
    60. Congregational Church, 1907, subsequently burnt down.
    61. Congregational Church - Foundation Stone (subsequently burnt down).

    Transferred from SPF/Wyong Lakes
    62. X Parker's Launch, leaving Wyong Lakes for the train / Broadhurst Photo.
    63. Entrance, Wyong Lakes / Broadhurst Photo.

    Transferred from SPF/Yass, N.S.W.
    64. Yass Park School & Bridges / H&S.
    65. Waterfalls, Euralie Yass / A. J. Shearsby, photo.
    66. [View of flooded street in Yass and Mrs O. Davis Yass Hotel] / J. W. McFarlane, Yass.
    67. Yass Town / A. J. Shearsby, photo.

    68. [?] Flood, July 1900 / Howard & Shearsby, Yass (transferred from SPF/Yass, N.S.W. - Floods, 1900).
    69. Yass District Hospital / Howard & Shearsby, Yass (transferred from SPF/Yass, N.S.W. - Hospitals - District Hospital).
    70. Public School, Yass (transferred from SPF/Yass, N.S.W. - Schools - Public School).
    71. Commercial Bank & Post Office, Yass / H&S (transferred from SPF/Yass, N.S.W. - Shops & Offices - Commercial Bank).
    72. Cooma St., Yass, floodtime, July 1900 / Howard & Shearsby, Yass (transferred from SPF/Yass – Streets – Cooma Street, 1900).


    PRESENTED BY DEPT. OF INFORMATION, AUG. 1945
    73. [Photograph of troops disembarking from amphibian craft] (transferred from SPF/World War II, 1939-1945).


    PRESENTED BY DEPT. OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SEPT. 1951
    Transferred from SPF/Parramatta, N.S.W. - Parks and Gardens - St. John's Park
    74-75. St. John's Park, Parramatta.
    76. St. John's Park, Parramatta, showing Centenary Monument, 1888.

    Transferred from SPF/Parramatta - Public Buildings - Town Hall
    77. Town Hall, Parramatta (negative available at FM1/3696).
    78. Town Hall, Parramatta (negative available at FM1/3697).


    PRESENTED BY DEPT. OF MINES, JULY 1956
    79. The Honorable Sir Francis Forbes, Knt., First Chief Justice of New South Wales, Proof HSS. [print] / Published by Thomas Shine, Elizabeth St. Sydney, Engraved by H. S. Sadd (transferred from P1/Forbes, Sir Francis). Negative available at FM1/565.
    Photoprint of engraving, black and white


    PRESENTED BY G. A. DEVENPORT, ROSE BAY, JUNE 1924
    80. Sturt's grave at Prestbury Cemetery, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (transferred from SPF/Sturt, Charles).


    PRESENTED BY J. C. DEW, MAY 1960
    81. Miners at Colliery about 1886 (transferred from SPF/Bulli Colliery, 1886). Negative available at FM1/4687.
    82. Officers and teachers, Bulli Methodist Sunday School, 1898 (transferred from SPG/Bulli Methodist Sunday School). Individuals listed below photograph.
    83. Teachers and some elder scholars of the Bulli Methodist Sunday School, 1896 (transferred from SPG/Bulli Methodist Sunday School, 1896).
    84. Public School pupils in 1880s (transferred from SPG/Woonona Primary School, 1880’s).


    PRESENTED BY CAPT. S. L. DIAMOND, FEB. 1962
    85. Booby Island, [grave of] day old daughter of Headkeeper Everett (transferred from SPF/Everett, Patricia Hope - Grave).

    Transferred from SPF/Monuments - Queensland
    86. Middle Percy Island. Erected by his sons and daughter Harold & Claude White and Dorothy Turnbull[?]. The Armitages', who held the lease of Middle Percy before the Whites, disappeared returning to Mackay after visiting the island. The memorial is in front of the house.
    87. Cape Capricorn[?]. No name. Believed to be one of the town construction labourers, 1875.
    88. Cape Capricorn[?].
    89. De [?] Aplin [D'Oyley Aplin?], Albany Island. He[/] moved Somerset to Thursday Is. ?.
    90. Graves on top of Albany Island, including De [?] Aplin [D'Oyley Aplin?].
    91. John Simpson, Sandy Cape.
    92. Sandy Cape...Lightkeeper believed to have died of snakebite.
    93. Sandy Cape, daughter of John Simpson. Believed stung to death by bees.
    94. Dent Island. Carrie Biss and unknown. Graves tended by lightkeepers children.
    95. Dent Island. Cause of death unknown.
    96. Believed to be the grave of Mrs Kent[?], wife of the last Headkeeper - before light altered to automatic - at Kent Is [Kent Island], North Barnard Group. The ashes of Mrs Kent were interred beside the concrete block by myself and the late mechanic[?] Alan Kerlin[?] in 1949.
    97. Dorothea McKay[?], Pine Islet, nothing known.
    98. Sacred to the memory of Edward White died 4th March 1897, aged 55 years...Rocky Island (Archer Point)...


    PRESENTED BY L. B. DIBBS, JULY 1956
    99. Circular Quay, Sydney (transferred from SPF/Sydney - Circular Quay).


    ORIGINALS LENT FOR COPYING BY M. DICKSON, ROCKHAMPTON, SEPT. & DEC. 1958
    100. Lt. Comm. Frederick Bedwell. From photograph in Bedwell family album in possession of Major E. K. Bedwell). Film at FM1 (transferred from P1/Bedwell, Frederick).
    101-102. Photographs of Mrs Dickson. Film at FM1 (transferred from P1/Dickson, Mrs Matilda Fredricka (nee Bedwell).


    ORIGINAL LENT FOR COPYING BY FATHER DIGNAM, JULY 1962
    103. St Marys Towers (microfilm at FM1, transferred from SPF/New South Wales – Residences - St. Mary’s Towers c. 1880-90).
    Photograph, black and white


    PRESENTED BY SIR WILLIAM DIXSON, 1939-1940
    104-105. Copy photographs of portrait of Sir Richard Bourke by Archer Shee (original is held in the Dixson Galleries at call no. DG 225). Transferred from P1/Bourke, Sir Richard).


    ORIGINAL LENT FOR COPYING BY MRS DOBSON
    106. E. P. O. Capper (3rd E. P., 4th generation), Brisbane, ca. 1920. Edward Peter Owen Capper, great grandson of Edward Peter Capper of Birmingham (film at FM1/327, transferred from P1/Capper, E. P. O. (3rd E.P)).


    PRESENTED BY MRS M. DOBSON, KINGS CROSS[?], MID-1965
    107. Maitland flood, June 18th 1949 (transferred from SPF/Maitland, N.S.W., 1949).


    PRESENTED BY DOCKER, JAN. 1923[?]
    108. Dean Macartney, Melbourne (transferred from P1/Macartney, Dean).


    PRESENTED BY CON DOECKE, FEB. 1952
    Transferred from SPF/Ayers Rock
    109. Native drawings / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    110. Ayres [i.e. Ayers] Rock / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951. Framed when received - frame at F 17.

    Transferred from SPF/Ayers Rock, 1951
    111. Magis Springs / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    112. Camp site / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    113. 7 miles around base..., 1951 / photography by Con Doecke.
    114. North west aspect / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    115. Elephant Rock / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    116. Cave / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    117. Kangaroo Tail / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    118. Cave Entrance / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    119. Enlarged native paintings / clever photography by Con Doecke, 1951.
    120. Native drawings / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    121. Showing Desert oaks / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.
    122. Rock folds / photographed by C. Doecke, 1951.


    PHOTO BY GORDON J. DOHERTY, 1934
    123. [Marion] (transferred from SHIPS FILE/Marion).


    PRESENTED BY MISS M. DOHERTY, NOV. 1960
    124. [Hut of Dr Smith, Surgeon]. From a woodcut published in the Sydney Mail, 1870 [clipping] (transferred from SPF/Medical Practice).
    125. [?] Party in Antarctica, Oct. 1958 (transferred from SPF/Antarctic Regions – History 1958).
    Postcard, black and white


    PRESENTED BY DOLTON, DEC. 1946
    126. Hunts Wharf, Kirribilli [stereograph] (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Harbour & Islands - Kirribilli, n.d.).
    127. 51 Berry St, North Shore [stereograph] (transferred from SPF/Sydney – Suburbs – North Sydney – Streets – Berry Street).
  • Copying Conditions
    Copyright restrictions may apply: Photographs in this collection created before 1955 are out of copyright. Photographs created after 1955 are in copyright for the life of creator plus 70 years.
    Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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