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Australian Collection (page 8)

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

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australian soldiers at Gallipoli WWI

Australian soldiers at Gallipoli WWI
Australian soldiers at Anzac, Gallipoli during World War I

Background imageAustralian Collection: Poster advertising ANA flights to Brisbane, Queensland

Poster advertising ANA flights to Brisbane, Queensland
Poster advertising Australian National Airways flights to Brisbane, Queensland

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australian Speedway Team, 1936

Australian Speedway Team, 1936 when they met England at the first official Speedway Test Match at Wembley on 28th May 1936. Final result was England 65 points and Australia 48 points

Background imageAustralian Collection: A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon Champion

A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon Champion
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Background imageAustralian Collection: R. A. Duff and V. Trumper of the Australia Team, 1902

R. A. Duff and V. Trumper of the Australia Team, 1902
Photograph showing R.A. Duff and Victor Trumper (on right) of the Australian Cricket Team, going out to bat at the start of the Australian second innings, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, July 1902

Background imageAustralian Collection: Neil Harvey batting in the Fourth Test Match, Headingley, 19

Neil Harvey batting in the Fourth Test Match, Headingley, 19
Photograph of (Robert) Neil Harvey, the Australian batsman, playing a shot in the Fourth Test Match between England and Australia, Headingley Cricket Ground, 1948

Background imageAustralian Collection: SS Orsova, 1909

SS Orsova, 1909
Photograph of the Orient Steam Navigation Companys Australian Mail Liner SS Orsova at sea, 1909. Built in 1909 by John Brown and Co

Background imageAustralian Collection: Tree Ferns, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Tree Ferns, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Great Sandy Desert, satellite image

Great Sandy Desert, satellite image. North is at upper left. Vegetation is green and purple, while more barren, rocky areas are various shades of white and brown

Background imageAustralian Collection: Demonstration of the wireless telephone

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney. Sunbathers dot the wide sandy beach at Tamarana - one of Sydneys eastern beaches AUSTRALIA, New South Wales

Background imageAustralian Collection: Farmland, Buchan, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Farmland, Buchan, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: City skyline from Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

City skyline from Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: City skyline, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

City skyline, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Road, near Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Road, near Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Namondjok in centre, who ate his clan sister, Namarrgon on right the Lightning Man

Namondjok in centre, who ate his clan sister, Namarrgon on right the Lightning Man and Barrginj his wife below left, supernatural ancestors at the rock art site, Nourlangie Rock

Background imageAustralian Collection: Tasmanian devil, Sarcophilus harrisii, in captivity, Australia, Pacific

Tasmanian devil, Sarcophilus harrisii, in captivity, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Kangaroo road sign, Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Kangaroo road sign, Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Nellie Melba / Faust Role

Nellie Melba / Faust Role
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano in the role of Marguerite in Faust

Background imageAustralian Collection: Nellie Melba / Postcard

Nellie Melba / Postcard
NELLIE MELBA (born Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street (b / w photo)

Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street (b / w photo)
7155617 Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Warrnambool (colour photo)

Warrnambool (colour photo)
7166508 Warrnambool (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrnambool)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageAustralian Collection: A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b / w photo)

A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b / w photo)
6024670 A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Brisbane)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Michael Hussey - Australian cricketer

Michael Hussey - Australian cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

Background imageAustralian Collection: Richie Benaud - Cricket commentator

Richie Benaud - Cricket commentator Date: 1970s - 1980s

Background imageAustralian Collection: St Kilda Sheep, from life (engraving)

St Kilda Sheep, from life (engraving)
3626154 St Kilda Sheep, from life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Kilda Sheep, from life. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland (b / w photo)

Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland (b / w photo)
2813656 Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (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: Smelting Works, Broken Hill (b / w photo)

Smelting Works, Broken Hill (b / w photo)
2813601 Smelting Works, Broken Hill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smelting Works, Broken Hill)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition

Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition
CH401467 Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition, published 1840-69 (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAustralian Collection: George Giffen, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds

George Giffen, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328341 George Giffen, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAustralian Collection: Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo)

Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo)
6027411 Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi)

Background imageAustralian Collection: Page 116. Indigofera australis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 116. Indigofera australis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670420 Page 116. Indigofera australis, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageAustralian Collection: Two-Fold Bay, Boyd, New South Wales (engraving)

Two-Fold Bay, Boyd, New South Wales (engraving)
1594515 Two-Fold Bay, Boyd, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two-Fold Bay, Boyd, New South Wales)

Background imageAustralian Collection: BAC Bloodhound Mk. 2

BAC Bloodhound Mk. 2
Royal Australian Air Force - BAC Bloodhound Mk.1 battery of No.30 Squadron RaF at RaF Williamstown, or RaF Darwin. Date: 1963-1968

Background imageAustralian Collection: Commonwealth CA-18 Mk. 21 Mustang VH-BOB - A68-014

Commonwealth CA-18 Mk. 21 Mustang VH-BOB - A68-014
Commonwealth CA-18 Mk.21 Mustang VH-BOB / A68-014 (msn 1429) Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force on 20/11/47. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAustralian Collection: View on the Parramatta River, c1900. Creator: Unknown

View on the Parramatta River, c1900. Creator: Unknown
View on the Parramatta River, c1900. From " 50 Picturesque Photographic Views of Sydney and Surroundings". [Swain & Co. Sydney]

Background imageAustralian Collection: Fremantle Harbour from the Air, c1947. Creator: Unknown

Fremantle Harbour from the Air, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Fremantle Harbour from the Air, c1947. From " Perth - City of Sunshine". [Australia House Bookshop, London, c1947]

Background imageAustralian Collection: Mosman Bay, Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove, c1947. Creator: Unknown

Mosman Bay, Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Mosman Bay, Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove, c1947. From " Perth - City of Sunshine". [Australia House Bookshop, London, c1947]

Background imageAustralian Collection: High Street, Fremantle, Australia, c1900s

High Street, Fremantle, Australia, c1900s. Published by P. Falk & Co. Ltd

Background imageAustralian Collection: Fremantle, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton

Fremantle, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
Fremantle, 1886. Fremantle, here depicted as a small settlement, is now a city located within the Perth metropolitan area on Australias western coast

Background imageAustralian Collection: Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV -these progressively replace

Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV -these progressively replaced the interim Boomerang with Australian fighter squadrons serving in the Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Welcome Back to the Somme, March 1918

Welcome Back to the Somme, March 1918, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force. Dyson joined the Army

Background imageAustralian Collection: M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia

M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia
Fingleton batting for New South Wales, hit by a rising ball from Voce. Bradman supports him; the Nawab of Pataudi is picking up his bat, while Ames and Jardine are walking across



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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.