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Australian Collection (#98)

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

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Hawkesbury (b / w photo)

The Hawkesbury (b / w photo)
2813608 The Hawkesbury (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hawkesbury)

Background imageAustralian Collection: St Marks Church, Deloraine, Tasmania (b / w photo)

St Marks Church, Deloraine, Tasmania (b / w photo)
2813604 St Marks Church, Deloraine, Tasmania (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marks Church, Deloraine, Tasmania)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Collins Street, Melbourne (b / w photo)

Collins Street, Melbourne (b / w photo)
2813585 Collins Street, Melbourne (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collins Street, Melbourne)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Sydney Daily Telegraph Offices (b / w photo)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph Offices (b / w photo)
2813579 The Sydney Daily Telegraph Offices (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sydney Daily Telegraph Offices)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Carp Deim Coal Mine, near Yarragon, Gippsland (b / w photo)

The Carp Deim Coal Mine, near Yarragon, Gippsland (b / w photo)
2813577 The Carp Deim Coal Mine, near Yarragon, Gippsland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carp Deim Coal Mine, near Yarragon)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Mint, Sydney (b / w photo)

The Mint, Sydney (b / w photo)
2813576 The Mint, Sydney (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mint, Sydney)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Giant Tree at Wynstay, South Gippsland (b / w photo)

The Giant Tree at Wynstay, South Gippsland (b / w photo)
2813572 The Giant Tree at Wynstay, South Gippsland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant Tree at Wynstay, South Gippsland)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Rocking Stone, Hobart (b / w photo)

The Rocking Stone, Hobart (b / w photo)
2813565 The Rocking Stone, Hobart (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rocking Stone, Hobart)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Boyne River, Queensland (b / w photo)

The Boyne River, Queensland (b / w photo)
2813560 The Boyne River, Queensland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boyne River, Queensland)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Argyle Cut (b / w photo)

The Argyle Cut (b / w photo)
2813559 The Argyle Cut (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argyle Cut)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Misery (b / w photo)

Misery (b / w photo)
2813558 Misery (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misery. Illustration for Glimpses of Australia (Werner Company)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Barron Falls (b / w photo)

The Barron Falls (b / w photo)
2813554 The Barron Falls (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barron Falls)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Goulburn (b / w photo)

The Goulburn (b / w photo)
2813553 The Goulburn (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goulburn)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Toongabbie (b / w photo)

Toongabbie (b / w photo)
2813546 Toongabbie (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toongabbie)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Lansells 180 Mine (b / w photo)

Lansells 180 Mine (b / w photo)
2813545 Lansells 180 Mine (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lansells 180 Mine)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Jenolan Caves (b / w photo)

The Jenolan Caves (b / w photo)
2813542 The Jenolan Caves (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jenolan Caves)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Charing Cross, View Point, and Pall Mall (b / w photo)

Charing Cross, View Point, and Pall Mall (b / w photo)
2813539 Charing Cross, View Point, and Pall Mall (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charing Cross, View Point, and Pall Mall)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Post Office (b / w photo)

The Post Office (b / w photo)
2813535 The Post Office (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office)

Background imageAustralian Collection: A Prospecting Party (b / w photo)

A Prospecting Party (b / w photo)
2813528 A Prospecting Party (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prospecting Party)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Exciting Escape Of Several Kangaroos From A London Train Station (Colour Litho)

Exciting Escape Of Several Kangaroos From A London Train Station (Colour Litho)
2798645 Exciting Escape Of Several Kangaroos From A London Train Station (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho)

Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho)
2796734 Victorian Mounted Rifles (colour litho) by Bunnett, H. (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian Mounted Rifles)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Certificate of Freedom granted to a transported convict by the Governor of New South

Certificate of Freedom granted to a transported convict by the Governor of New South
3245507 Certificate of Freedom granted to a transported convict by the Governor of New South Wales, 1838 (litho) by Australian School

Background imageAustralian Collection: Animals and plants of the Australian interior (colour litho)

Animals and plants of the Australian interior (colour litho)
3101188 Animals and plants of the Australian interior (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Australian interior: Cockatoo)

Background imageAustralian Collection: A female / doe / flyer / jill red kangaroo with her young or joey in her pouch

A female / doe / flyer / jill red kangaroo with her young or joey in her pouch
3116070 A female / doe / flyer / jill red kangaroo with her young or joey in her pouch, London Zoo, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageAustralian Collection: Postman, Australia (colour litho)

Postman, Australia (colour litho)
3106150 Postman, Australia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman, Australia. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageAustralian Collection: Kelly attacking the Police (engraving)

Kelly attacking the Police (engraving)
654983 Kelly attacking the Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kelly attacking the Police)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Philip Parker King, Aet. 32 (engraving)

Philip Parker King, Aet. 32 (engraving)
654969 Philip Parker King, Aet. 32 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Parker King, Aet. 32)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Cradling and Panning (engraving)

Cradling and Panning (engraving)
654960 Cradling and Panning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cradling and Panning)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening

The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening ceremony (engraving)
607459 The Imperial Institute: The New South Wales Volunteers, part of the Queens escort at the opening ceremony (engraving) by English School

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Australian cricket team now visiting England (engraving)

The Australian cricket team now visiting England (engraving)
608122 The Australian cricket team now visiting England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Landing gold from The Australian steamship (engraving)

Landing gold from The Australian steamship (engraving)
604675 Landing gold from The Australian steamship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing gold from The Australian steamship in the East India Docks)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police

Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police
2654899 Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police, 28 June 1880 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians Entering Bapaume, March 17th, 1917

The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians Entering Bapaume, March 17th, 1917
STC359858 The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians Entering Bapaume, March 17th, 1917, 1917-19 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Dampier Examining a Boomerang in Australia, c. 1910 (litho)

Dampier Examining a Boomerang in Australia, c. 1910 (litho)
IL433766 Dampier Examining a Boomerang in Australia, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dampier (1651-1715)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Scouts from around the World, 1923 (colour litho)

Scouts from around the World, 1923 (colour litho)
473031 Scouts from around the World, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scouts from America, Arabia, Australia, Canada, Egypt, East Africa, Japan)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w / c on paper)

Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w / c on paper)
CW224237 Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w/c on paper) by Cayley, Neville Henry Peniston (1853-1903); 55.8x44.4 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London

Background imageAustralian Collection: New Holland: View of the Waragamba River in the Blue Mountains

New Holland: View of the Waragamba River in the Blue Mountains
STC209639 New Holland: View of the Waragamba River in the Blue Mountains, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20), by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779-1842) engraved by Schroeder

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sydney Cove, 1788 (hand-coloured copper engraving)

Sydney Cove, 1788 (hand-coloured copper engraving)
HJA321587 Sydney Cove, 1788 (hand-coloured copper engraving) by Hunter, Captain John (1737-1821) (after); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageAustralian Collection: Farewell Banquet at Beaconsfield to Lord Carrington, the New Governor-General of New South Wales

Farewell Banquet at Beaconsfield to Lord Carrington, the New Governor-General of New South Wales (engraving)
1041110 Farewell Banquet at Beaconsfield to Lord Carrington, the New Governor-General of New South Wales (engraving) by English School

Background imageAustralian Collection: 'Sons of the Empire', the Grand Pageant at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall

"Sons of the Empire", the Grand Pageant at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1042323 " Sons of the Empire", the Grand Pageant at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Charlton

Background imageAustralian Collection: How Good Marksmen are made in New South Wales, working the Targets at the Randwick Pits (litho)

How Good Marksmen are made in New South Wales, working the Targets at the Randwick Pits (litho)
1043566 How Good Marksmen are made in New South Wales, working the Targets at the Randwick Pits (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Twenty Years Station Life in New South Wales, III (engraving)

Twenty Years Station Life in New South Wales, III (engraving)
1044479 Twenty Years Station Life in New South Wales, III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twenty Years Station Life in New South Wales, III)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers

Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers (b / w photo)
1042354 Mr Chamberlain and his Chief Assistants at the Colonial Office and the Colonial Premiers (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageAustralian Collection: Colonial Troops who took part in the Procession (litho)

Colonial Troops who took part in the Procession (litho)
1037035 Colonial Troops who took part in the Procession (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Troops who took part in the Procession)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Departure of the New South Wales Contingent from Sydney for the Soudan (engraving)

Departure of the New South Wales Contingent from Sydney for the Soudan (engraving)
1044977 Departure of the New South Wales Contingent from Sydney for the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Lambton Colliery, near Newcastle, New South Wales (engraving)

Lambton Colliery, near Newcastle, New South Wales (engraving)
1102980 Lambton Colliery, near Newcastle, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambton Colliery, near Newcastle, New South Wales)

Background imageAustralian Collection: The International Exhibition Building, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)

The International Exhibition Building, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1106730 The International Exhibition Building, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition Building, Sydney)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Bushrangers in Australia (colour litho)

Bushrangers in Australia (colour litho)
977970 Bushrangers in Australia (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushrangers in Australia)




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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.