Cleland Collection

The Koala - Australia Best Known Icon

Colonel Cleland led his lancers, illustration from
STC397069 Colonel Cleland led his lancers, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A. Henty and Major Arthur Griffiths (litho) by Paget

North Lanarkshire ML1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Lanarkshire ML1 5

Christmas card, insert
Christmas card from the Sharpes Classic range, embossed and printed with a design of a snowy farmyard scene with holly and a lantern picked out in gold and the words YULE-TIDE REMEMBRANCE

Ford V8 of J Cleland competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford V8 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EKT424. Event Entry No: 162. Driver: Cleland, J. Award: Bronze. Place: Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

J Clelands Ford V8 and JH Barkers Riley Lynx at the chicane, JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 1939
Ford V8 3622 cc. Reg. No. YY8739. Event Entry No: 28 Driver: Cleland, J. Background Riley Lynx 1496 cc. Reg. No. GW68. Event Entry No: 3 Driver: Barker, J.H. Brooklands, The chicane. J.C.C

Morris, Ford V8 and MG PA Midget cars at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938
Right Morris 1936 918S cc. Reg. No. CCV952. Event Entry No: 23. Driver: Burleigh, C.S. Centre Ford V8 1937 2226 cc. Reg. No. EKO103. Event Entry No: 22. Driver: Cleland, J

The first interview by John Kay 1787
The first interview. Captain Dalrymple of Fordel and Cleland, by John Kay. An Edinburgh gentleman (landowner and industrialist Marten Dalrymple) talking to a lady wearing an extremely large hat

Australia, South Australia, Adelaide. Cleland Wildlife Park. Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world

CADILLAC AD, 1927. Cadillac automobile advertisement by J. M. Cleland from an American magazine, 1927
CADILLAC AD, 1927. Cadillac automobile advertisement by J.M. Cleland from an American magazine, 1927

CADILLAC AD, 1928. Cadillac automobile advertisement by J. M. Cleland from an American magazine, 1928
CADILLAC AD, 1928. Cadillac automobile advertisement by J.M. Cleland from an American magazine, 1928

Red kangaroo, Macropus rufus, Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia, Australia

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Cleland: A Captivating Journey through Time and Nature From the land down under, Cleland emerges as Australia's best-known icon - The Koala. This cuddly creature has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, symbolizing the unique wildlife that thrives in this vast continent. Delving into history, we uncover an intriguing connection between Cleland and John Kay's first interview in 1787. It was a momentous occasion that marked the beginning of a long-standing tradition of storytelling and knowledge exchange. In another era, Colonel Cleland led his lancers with unwavering courage, depicted vividly in an illustration from North Lanarkshire ML1 5 Map. His leadership exemplified strength and determination, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. Fast forward to Christmas time; imagine receiving a card adorned with images capturing the essence of Cleland. The festive spirit intertwines with nature's wonders as we marvel at its beauty within every frame. The roaring engines echo through time as J Cleland's Ford V8 competes fiercely in the MCC Edinburgh Trial held in Roxburghshire, Scotland back in 1938. Speed enthusiasts relish these moments where adrenaline meets skill on treacherous roads. A snapshot frozen in time reveals J Clelands Ford V8 alongside JH Barkers Riley Lynx at the chicane during JCC Members Day at Brooklands in 1939. These iconic cars serve as reminders of an era when elegance met horsepower on legendary racetracks. Meanwhile, Morris, Ford V8s, and MG PA Midget cars race relentlessly at the MCC Members Meeting held at Brooklands on September 10th, 1938. Witnessing these automotive marvels tear through corners evokes awe-inspiring excitement among spectators. Bill Brunell's artistic brushstrokes transport us back to July 8th, 1939 - a day filled with exhilaration as cars race through the chicane during JCC Members Day at Brooklands.