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Australian Collection (#95)

"Unforgettable Moments in Australian History: From Olympic Solidarity to Iconic Landmarks and Wildlife" In 1968

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Road to Buchan (b / w photo)

The Road to Buchan (b / w photo)
5225347 The Road to Buchan (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Road to Buchan. Illustration for Souvenir of Victoria (Osboldstone, c 1900)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Lorne, A Favorite Watering Place (b / w photo)

Lorne, A Favorite Watering Place (b / w photo)
5225343 Lorne, A Favorite Watering Place (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorne, A Favorite Watering Place)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Melbourne Cricket Ground (b / w photo)

Melbourne Cricket Ground (b / w photo)
5225338 Melbourne Cricket Ground (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b / w photo)

Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b / w photo)
5225333 Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b / w photo)

Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b / w photo)
5225332 Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b / w photo)

Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b / w photo)
5998067 Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waltzing Matilda, music cover)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo)

Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo)
5999030 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Queen Victoria Memorial, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (colour litho)

Queen Victoria Memorial, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (colour litho)
5996764 Queen Victoria Memorial, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (colour litho) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria Memorial, Melbourne, Victoria)

Background imageAustralian Collection: St Patricks Cathedral, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo)

St Patricks Cathedral, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo)
5996752 St Patricks Cathedral, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patricks Cathedral, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sydney: Captain Cooks Statue (b / w photo)

Sydney: Captain Cooks Statue (b / w photo)
5995404 Sydney: Captain Cooks Statue (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cooks Statue)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b / w photo)

Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b / w photo)
5995393 Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Exhibition Building)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sidney Kidman (b / w photo)

Sidney Kidman (b / w photo)
5988554 Sidney Kidman (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidney Kidman)

Background imageAustralian Collection: City of Bendigo (b / w photo)

City of Bendigo (b / w photo)
5988551 City of Bendigo (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Bendigo)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Music Room, 'Fortuna'(b / w photo)

The Music Room, "Fortuna"(b / w photo)
5988543 The Music Room, " Fortuna" (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Music Room)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Loading Camels for Nullagine (b / w photo)

Loading Camels for Nullagine (b / w photo)
5988500 Loading Camels for Nullagine (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Camels for Nullagine)

Background imageAustralian Collection: An Artesian Boring Party (b / w photo)

An Artesian Boring Party (b / w photo)
5988483 An Artesian Boring Party (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artesian Boring Party)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Lockyer Creek, near Laidley, South Queensland (b / w photo)

Lockyer Creek, near Laidley, South Queensland (b / w photo)
5988478 Lockyer Creek, near Laidley, South Queensland (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lockyer Creek, near Laidley, South Queensland)

Background imageAustralian Collection: A Pineapple Plantation at Woombye, North Coast Line (b / w photo)

A Pineapple Plantation at Woombye, North Coast Line (b / w photo)
5988471 A Pineapple Plantation at Woombye, North Coast Line (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pineapple Plantation at Woombye, North Coast Line)

Background imageAustralian Collection: A Cane Farm near Mackay (b / w photo)

A Cane Farm near Mackay (b / w photo)
5988470 A Cane Farm near Mackay (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cane Farm near Mackay)

Background imageAustralian Collection: A Queensland Settlers Home (b / w photo)

A Queensland Settlers Home (b / w photo)
5988467 A Queensland Settlers Home (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queensland Settlers Home)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Mathinna Falls, Healesville (b / w photo)

Mathinna Falls, Healesville (b / w photo)
5988463 Mathinna Falls, Healesville (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathinna Falls, Healesville)

Background imageAustralian Collection: John Forrest, 1874 (b / w photo)

John Forrest, 1874 (b / w photo)
5988412 John Forrest, 1874 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Forrest, 1874)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 54. Cryptandra amara. 5 and 1 gyn. Small leaf Cryptandra (w / c)

Page 54. Cryptandra amara. 5 and 1 gyn. Small leaf Cryptandra (w / c)
5671550 Page 54. Cryptandra amara. 5 and 1 gyn. Small leaf Cryptandra (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 249. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 249. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671290 Page 249. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 245. No inscription, unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 245. No inscription, unidentified plant (w / c)
5671286 Page 245. No inscription, unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 240. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 240. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671281 Page 240. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 235. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 235. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671276 Page 235. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 229. Restio (w / c)

Page 229. Restio (w / c)
5671269 Page 229. Restio (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 217. Dipodium Brown / Dendrobium punctatum. Exot. Bot. t. 12. aHyacinth Orchid (w / c)

Page 217. Dipodium Brown / Dendrobium punctatum. Exot. Bot. t. 12. aHyacinth Orchid (w / c)
5671257 Page 217. Dipodium Brown / Dendrobium punctatum. Exot. Bot. t. 12.AHyacinth Orchid (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 172. Volkameria scandens / The Cumberland Tree (Watling 439 / 374) (w / c)

Page 172. Volkameria scandens / The Cumberland Tree (Watling 439 / 374) (w / c)
5671212 Page 172. Volkameria scandens / The Cumberland Tree (Watling 439/374) (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 160. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 160. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671200 Page 160. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 153. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 153. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671193 Page 153. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size. December)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 148. The Brown Gum Tree (w / c)

Page 148. The Brown Gum Tree (w / c)
5671188 Page 148. The Brown Gum Tree (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Brown gum tree)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 135. Eriostemon (w / c)

Page 135. Eriostemon (w / c)
5671175 Page 135. Eriostemon (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 131. Germen hairy / Ericifolia unfinished drawing (w / c)

Page 131. Germen hairy / Ericifolia unfinished drawing (w / c)
5671171 Page 131. Germen hairy / Ericifolia unfinished drawing (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 130. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 130. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671170 Page 130. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 125. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 125. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671165 Page 125. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 119. No inscription, unfinished drawing, unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 119. No inscription, unfinished drawing, unidentified plant (w / c)
5671159 Page 119. No inscription, unfinished drawing, unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 10. Pattersonia (w / c)

Page 10. Pattersonia (w / c)
5671039 Page 10. Pattersonia (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 142. Unidentified Bird. 143. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)

Page 142. Unidentified Bird. 143. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671026 Page 142. Unidentified Bird. 143. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 138. Unidentified Bird. 139. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)

Page 138. Unidentified Bird. 139. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671022 Page 138. Unidentified Bird. 139. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 133. Unidentified Bird. 134. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)

Page 133. Unidentified Bird. 134. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671019 Page 133. Unidentified Bird. 134. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 108. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)

Page 108. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671005 Page 108. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 105. Red-browed Finch. 106. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)

Page 105. Red-browed Finch. 106. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671003 Page 105. Red-browed Finch. 106. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 91. Unidentified bird. Pel. borssanus (w / c on paper)

Page 91. Unidentified bird. Pel. borssanus (w / c on paper)
5670989 Page 91. Unidentified bird. Pel. borssanus (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 88. Duck (w / c on paper)

Page 88. Duck (w / c on paper)
5670985 Page 88. Duck (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 70. 1. Unidentified bird. Bonnet Warbler (Watling 283 / 208) 2. Unidentified bird

Page 70. 1. Unidentified bird. Bonnet Warbler (Watling 283 / 208) 2. Unidentified bird
5670961 Page 70. 1. Unidentified bird. Bonnet Warbler (Watling 283/208) 2. Unidentified bird. Crimson-throated Manakin (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 52. Pallid Cuckoo (probably) (w / c on paper)

Page 52. Pallid Cuckoo (probably) (w / c on paper)
5670943 Page 52. Pallid Cuckoo (probably) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)




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"Unforgettable Moments in Australian History: From Olympic Solidarity to Iconic Landmarks and Wildlife" In 1968, the Olympic Games in Mexico City witnessed a powerful display of activism. American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, symbolizing their fight against racial inequality. Standing beside them was Australian Peter Norman, wearing an OPHR badge as a sign of solidarity. Australia's rich biodiversity is highlighted by its unique wildlife, including the enigmatic Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine. This fascinating creature captivated many with its striped coat and dog-like appearance before tragically becoming extinct. Ned Kelly's Last Stand remains etched in Australian folklore. The notorious bushranger fought fiercely against colonial authority, leaving an indelible mark on Australia's history of rebellion. Jim Pike, an esteemed Australian jockey, formed an unbreakable bond with his legendary horse Phar Lap. Together they conquered racetracks worldwide and became national icons. The iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge stand tall as symbols of architectural brilliance in New South Wales' capital city. These landmarks have become synonymous with Australia's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Over millions of years, continental drift shaped our planet's landmasses into what we know today. Australia played a significant role in this process as it separated from other continents around 250 million years ago. The construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H Davis stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels that connect communities across vast distances. Throughout history, Australians have stood proudly alongside defenders of the Empire - serving valiantly within British Army, Navy, and Airforce ranks - showcasing unwavering loyalty to their nation. Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) represents Australia's naval prowess while safeguarding its shores through decades of service protecting maritime interests at home and abroad.