Gippsland Collection

Group of Aboriginal People, Lake Tyers, Victoria, Australia, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Group of Aboriginal People, Lake Tyers, Victoria, Australia, 1901. Lake Tyers Mission was established in 1863 on the shore of Lake Tyers in Victorias Gippsland region following decades of conflict

Rolling hills of Victoria Gippsland

A settler in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, Victorian period

Settler in Gippsland, Australia

The Gippsland Lakes
A landscape oil painting of the Gippsland Lakes, a network of coastal lakes, marshes and lagoons in Victoria, Australia. The largest of them being Lake Wellington. Date: circa 1919

Waves breaking on the shoreline of Ninety Mile Beach at Paradise Beach with the sun shining over the ocean in Victoria, Australia

Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia (photo)
5996753 Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia)

Childers Sawmill, Gippsland (b / w photo)
2813667 Childers Sawmill, Gippsland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childers Sawmill, Gippsland)

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)

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

Buchan Caves, Gippsland (b / w photo)
5225346 Buchan Caves, Gippsland (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buchan Caves, Gippsland)

Native Sports, Lake Tyers, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Native Sports, Lake Tyers, 1901. Lake Tyers also known as Bung Yarnda was an Aboriginal mission established in 1863 in Victorias Gippsland region. From " Federated Australia"

Bush Workmans Home, Gippsland, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Junction of the Glengarry & Thompson Rivers, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Junction of the Glengarry & Thompson Rivers, Victoria, 1901. Latrobe River, discovered by Angus McMillan in 1840 and named the Glengarry River

Prospector, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 1886. The area around Gippsland was the scene of several short-lived gold rushes in the 19th century

Sandy Path to Beach, Picnic Bay, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Surf breaking on the shoreline of Ninety Mile Beach at Paradise Beach with the sun shining over the ocean in Victoria, Australia

Road and storm clouds

Immortal Fire
Beautiful rolling green hills of South Gippsland in Victoria, Australia are idyllic

Victoria Gippsland
Rolling hills of Victoria Gippsland

Bioluminescence splashes in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia

Bioluminescence in waves in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia

Star trails and bioluminescence, Gippsland Lakes, Australia
Star trails and bioluminescence in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia

Southern Sky star trails over Banksia Trees, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Picture No. 10863029
Workers in potato field.South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Date:

Picture No. 10764579
Farmhands harvesting potatoes South Gippsland Date:

Picture No. 10764578
Farmhands harvesting potatoes South Gippsland Date:

Picture No. 10764460
Workers in potato field South Gippsland Date:

Kangaroo crossing road sign, Wilsons Promontory N. P. Victoria, Australia, November
Kangaroo crossing road sign, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Wombat crossing road sign, Wilsons Promontory N. P. Victoria, Australia, November
Wombat crossing road sign, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus hirsutus) adult, close-up of head, feeding, Wilsons Promontory N. P
Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus hirsutus) adult, close-up of head, feeding, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor) adult, standing amongst vegetation, Wilsons Promontory N. P
Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor) adult, standing amongst vegetation, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, feeding, Wilsons Promontory N. P
Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, feeding, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) young, standing, Wilsons Promontory N. P. Victoria, Australia, November
Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) young, standing, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) six adults, foraging in habitat at edge of woodland, Wilsons Promontory N. P
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) six adults, foraging in habitat at edge of woodland, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult, walking, Wilsons Promontory N. P. Victoria, Australia, November
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult, walking, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) four subadults, walking, Wilsons Promontory N. P. Victoria, Australia, November
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) four subadults, walking, Wilsons Promontory N.P. Victoria, Australia, November

Fishing boats moored at coastal port, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia, February

Farm building with round hay bales, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia, February

Delapidated farm building, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia, February

Lifeguard lookout tower on beach, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia, February

Australia, Victoria, Gippsland, Raymond Island, Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) sitting on tree

Australia, Victoria, Gippsland, grazing

Australia - Victoria - Bush Blacksmith (Gippsland Region) Date: circa 1905

Lakes Entrance, the sea mouth of the Lakes District, Australias largest inland waterway, on coast of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Lakes Entrance, the seamouth of the Lakes District, Australias largest inland waterway on the coast of Gippsland in east of the state, Victoria, Australia

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Gippsland: A Journey Through Time and Culture Step back in time to the early days of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, where settlers embarked on a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. This captivating region boasts not only natural wonders like the breathtaking Gippsland Lakes but also a rich cultural heritage that shaped its identity. In 1901, an unknown settler captured the essence of life in Gippsland through their lens. One photograph reveals a group of Aboriginal people at Lake Tyers, showcasing their deep connection to this land. Another snapshot transports us to Childers Sawmill, where tree cutters tirelessly worked amidst towering trees that once dominated the landscape. The monochrome images continue to unveil hidden gems within Gippsland's history. The Carp Deim Coal Mine near Yarragon stands as a testament to the industrious spirit that thrived here. Toongabbie emerges from another black-and-white frame—a glimpse into a bygone era when this charming town flourished. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Buchan Caves' timeless beauty depicted in yet another photograph. These ancient limestone formations have captivated visitors for generations, offering an underground sanctuary unlike any other. But it wasn't just work and exploration that defined life in Gippsland; leisure activities played an important role too. Native Sports at Lake Tyers showcases traditional games enjoyed by locals during simpler times—a reminder of the vibrant culture woven into every aspect of daily life. As we delve deeper into these historical snapshots, we catch glimpses of everyday existence—the Bush Workman's Home serving as a humble abode for hardworking individuals who built this region from scratch. And at the junction of Glengarry & Thompson Rivers lies evidence of nature's harmonious coexistence with human settlement—an idyllic scene frozen forever in time. Gippsland is more than just photographs; it is an ever-evolving tapestry of stories, cultures, and landscapes.