West Australian Collection (#20)

The Australian Gold District (engraving)
1102365 The Australian Gold District (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Gold District)

Statue of the Queen, for Government Offices, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1107316 Statue of the Queen, for Government Offices, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Queen)

The Arrival of the New South Wales Lancers (litho)
1051779 The Arrival of the New South Wales Lancers (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of the New South Wales Lancers)

Advertisement, Frys Cocoa (engraving)
1062260 Advertisement, Frys Cocoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Frys Cocoa)

Sir Henry Parkes, KCMG, Premier and Colonial Secretary of New South Wales (engraving)
1060717 Sir Henry Parkes, KCMG, Premier and Colonial Secretary of New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Parkes, KCMG)

The Houses of Parliament, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1059178 The Houses of Parliament, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houses of Parliament, Sydney, New South Wales)

The Arrival of the New South Wales Lancers at Cape Town, leaving the Wharf for the Railway Station (litho)
1043367 The Arrival of the New South Wales Lancers at Cape Town, leaving the Wharf for the Railway Station (litho) by Haenen

A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales (engraving)
1044295 A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boat Excursion on the Macleay River, New South Wales)

The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving)
1045167 The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministry of New South Wales)

Notes from a Travellers Sketch-Book (engraving)
1059348 Notes from a Travellers Sketch-Book (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes from a Travellers Sketch-Book)

Sir Hercules Robinson, the New Governor of New Zealand, leaving Port Jackson, NSW (engraving)
1058897 Sir Hercules Robinson, the New Governor of New Zealand, leaving Port Jackson, NSW (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hercules Robinson)

A New South Wales Bee Farm (b / w photo)
5988447 A New South Wales Bee Farm (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New South Wales Bee Farm)

A Holiday on Richmond River (b / w photo)
5988445 A Holiday on Richmond River (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Holiday on Richmond River)

Moruya Cheese Factory (b / w photo)
5988443 Moruya Cheese Factory (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moruya Cheese Factory)

Fairy Dell Falls, Blue Mountains (b / w photo)
5988436 Fairy Dell Falls, Blue Mountains (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy Dell Falls, Blue Mountains)

The Procession passing St Pauls (b / w photo)
1597581 The Procession passing St Pauls (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Procession passing St Paul s)

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1599166 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

The War, Scenes in Cape Town (b / w photo)
1599219 The War, Scenes in Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Scenes in Cape Town)

Testimonial presented to the Honourable E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary of New South Wales (engraving)
1608388 Testimonial presented to the Honourable E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary of New South Wales (engraving) by English School

Trophies and Presentations (engraving)
1608262 Trophies and Presentations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trophies and Presentations)

The Right Honourable R W Duff, MP, New Governor of New South Wales (b / w photo)
1604075 The Right Honourable R W Duff, MP, New Governor of New South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable R W Duff, MP)

Botany Bay and Cooks River, New South Wales (engraving)
1610781 Botany Bay and Cooks River, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botany Bay and Cooks River, New South Wales)

The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho)
2798490 The Return To London Of The York Dukes From The Trip To Australia, The Parade Passes Piccadilly Fra... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Merry Australians (Colour Litho)
2778206 The Merry Australians (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cheerful Australians)

The War in the Soudan, Departure of the Australian Contingent from Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1591069 The War in the Soudan, Departure of the Australian Contingent from Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1591067 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1885)

The War in the Soudan, Australian (New South Wales) Infantry marching into Camp at Souakim (engraving)
1591066 The War in the Soudan, Australian (New South Wales) Infantry marching into Camp at Souakim (engraving) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b / w photo)
3652709 Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales)

I now took possession in right of His Majesty King George III by the name of New South Wales (colour litho)
3648929 I now took possession in right of His Majesty King George III by the name of New South Wales (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c)

The end of a ship of valiant, the German cruiser Emden destroyed by the Australian cruiser Sydney (colour litho)
2815701 The end of a ship of valiant, the German cruiser Emden destroyed by the Australian cruiser Sydney (colour litho) by Beltrame

Among the savages of New Guinea (colour litho)
2809337 Among the savages of New Guinea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the savages of New Guinea)

Depart, they say, and die a little (colour litho)
2809317 Depart, they say, and die a little (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leave, they say, and a little die)

An Enchanting Scene (b / w photo)
2813673 An Enchanting Scene (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Enchanting Scene)

A Prospectors Claim (b / w photo)
2813603 A Prospectors Claim (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prospectors Claim)

New South Wales Government Railway System (b / w photo)
2813543 New South Wales Government Railway System (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New South Wales Government Railway System)

Newcastle (b / w photo)
2813533 Newcastle (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle. Illustration for Glimpses of Australia (Werner Company)

In bad company (colour litho)
2783485 In bad company (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In bad company. A device had just left the Eaglefarm airfield (Australia)

Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, Australia (chromolitho)
2782501 Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, Australia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, Australia)

Interior of the Garden Palace, Sydney International Exhibition, New South Wales, Australia, 1879 (engraving)
6001392 Interior of the Garden Palace, Sydney International Exhibition, New South Wales, Australia, 1879 (engraving) by German School

Grose River Blue Mountains (b / w photo)
5995389 Grose River Blue Mountains (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grose River Blue Mountains)

A glimpse of the Blue Mountains (b / w photo)
5995382 A glimpse of the Blue Mountains (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A glimpse of the Blue Mountains)

Sydney: In the gardens (b / w photo)
5995379 Sydney: In the gardens (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the gardens)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Brisbane Bridge, at Queensland, New South Wales (engraving)
1613395 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Brisbane Bridge, at Queensland, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches from Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1619733 Sketches from Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Sydney, New South Wales)

Advertisement, Frys Cocoa (engraving)
1623449 Advertisement, Frys Cocoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Frys Cocoa)

Statue of Captain Cook, for New South Wales, by T Woolner, RA (engraving)
1621845 Statue of Captain Cook, for New South Wales, by T Woolner, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Captain Cook, for New South Wales)

The Transvaal Crisis (engraving)
1592740 The Transvaal Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 October 1899)

Sydney, NSW: National Park (b / w photo)
6021421 Sydney, NSW: National Park (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Park)

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"West Australian: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the captivating world of Western Australia through a collection of diverse images and artifacts that tell stories of history, adventure, and resilience. Eastern Geelong welcomes us with its vibrant colors, showcasing the region's natural beauty and inviting us to explore its hidden treasures. Meanwhile, Sydney Hospital on Macquarie Street takes us back in time with a black-and-white photograph, reminding us of the city's rich heritage. Warrnambool beckons with another burst of color, capturing the essence of this coastal town where land meets sea in perfect harmony. And as we venture further south to Two-Fold Bay in Boyd, New South Wales, an enchanting engraving transports us to a bygone era filled with maritime tales and seafaring adventures. The construction site of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge comes alive before our eyes in a monochromatic snapshot from 1929-1930. Witnessing this monumental feat reminds us of human ingenuity and determination. Turning over to page 133 reveals intriguing glimpses into ancient civilizations - a small Egyptian mummy nestled within its coffin alongside an antique vase discovered amidst Herculaneum's ruins. The delicate strokes of watercolor bring life to these relics while manuscript text adds depth to their historical significance. Page 132 unveils yet another Egyptian mummy resting peacefully inside its ornate coffin. These preserved remnants offer insights into ancient burial practices that continue to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike. Billy Blue emerges twice on canvas - his portrait painted in oil immortalizes this enigmatic figure who left his mark on Australian history during the early 19th century. An old map depicting Australia and New Zealand as "New Holland" reminds us how perceptions have evolved over time; it serves as a testament to explorers' courage who ventured into unknown territories shaping our understanding today.