Macquarie Collection

Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Lachlan Macquarie
LACHLAN MACQUARIE British soldier and colonial administrator

Across The Lake Macquarie
This landscape etching shows a view, looking across the Lake Macquarie, in New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1923

Gruline House, Isle of Mull, Scotland
This photograph shows Gruline House, the home of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, located in the Isle of Mull, Scotland, in which he resided on his return from New South Wales

Rev. Samuel Marsden
A miniature portrait painting of Rev. Samuel Marsden, a senior chaplain in New South Wales during the governorship of Lachlan Macquarie. Date: circa 1921

Mr. Barron Field
A miniature portrait painting of Mr. Barron Field, a judge in New South Wales between 1817-1824, during the time of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Date: circa 1921

Sydney as Macquarie Left It
This panorama was taken from the Observatory Hill. To the left one is looking towards the Heads and to the right over the City

Sydney as Macquarie Found It
A painting depiction of Sydney, circa 1809, as Governor Lachlan Macquarie found it. On the left hand side is Government House and its garden

Gregory Blaxland
A portrait of Gregory Blaxland, who in 1813, obtained approval from Governor Lachlan Macquarie to lead an expedition, consisting of William Lawson

Sydney in 1813
This view was taken from Grosvenor Street which is in the foreground. George Street crosses this at right angles in front of the white buildings with five windows on upper floor

Mrs. Macquarie
Portrait from a miniature which now belongs in the Hobart Museum. The subject lady is Elizabeth Macquarie, second wife of Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales between 1810 and 1821

Governor Macquarie
A portrait painting of Colonel Lachlan Macquarie, 1762-1824, a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Scotland, who served as the fifth governor of New South Wales between 1810 to 1821

Colonel Lachlan Macquarie
A portrait painting of Colonel Lachlan Macquarie, 1762-1824, a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Scotland, who served as the fifth governor of New South Wales between 1810 to 1821

The White Bridge
Landscape watercolour showing a distant white bridge, spanning a river at Dora Creek, Macquarie, New South Wales. Date: circa 1918

Dora Creek
This landscape watercolour of Dora Creek was the last painting of this medium by J. J. Hilder, Dora Creek is a small rural suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia

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Windmill and Macquarie River, Woolmers Estate, near Longford, Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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Tree Fern, Sarah Island (Historic Convict Station), Maquarie Harbor, Western Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas), Shelly Beach, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australia, subantarctic Macquarie Island. King penguins. Date: 24/02/2007

The Macquarie Lighthouse, Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia
The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is located on Dunbar Head, Vaucluse.The lighthouse is dated 1883

Clipper Ships: Macquarie (colour litho)
6021605 Clipper Ships: Macquarie (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macquarie)

Passenger sailing ship MacQuarie (colour litho)
5233427 Passenger sailing ship MacQuarie (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passenger sailing ship MacQuarie.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

George Street, Sydney, 1901. Creator: Unknown
George Street, Sydney, 1901. Sydneys original high street, formally named after King George III by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810. From " Federated Australia"

Man o War Steps, Sydney, Australia - the only known remains of Macquarie-era harbour works still in existence in Sydney Harbour. Date: 1909

Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli), Macquarie Island, Antarctica

Macquarie Lighthouse on the horizon
Sydney, Australia

Lake Macquarie, Morisset, Central Coast, NSW Australia

Sydney Look out
Opera house and Harbour Bridge

Penguins at St. Kilda
Little Penguins at St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia

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Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) breeding pair, Macquarie Island, Tasmania, Australian SubAntarctic Date:

Macquarie crinum, Crinum flaccidum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Sydney, Australia - Colonial Secretarys Office
Slide showing a photograph of the Colonial Secretarys Office (Now the Chief Secretarys Building) located in Macquarie Street, Bridge Street and Phillip Street.. Boswell Collection. Slide number 19

Sydney, Australia - Macquarie Place
Slide showing a photograph of Macquarie Place, situated on the north side of Bridge Street and was originally part of the first Government House named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie

Sydney, Australia - Botanical Gardens
Slide showing a lane in the botanical gardens. The Botanic Gardens were founded by Governor Macquarie in 1816 as part of the Governors Domain.. Boswell Collection. Slide number 13

Ship-wave-shaped wave clouds
January 2, 2007 - Ship-wave-shaped wave clouds induced by Macquarie Island, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, South Pacific Ocean

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Macquarie, a name that resonates with history and awe-inspiring landscapes. From the vibrant sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse to the tranquil beauty of Lake Macquarie, this place holds countless tales waiting to be discovered. Lachlan Macquarie, a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on this land. His legacy can still be felt as we wander through the enchanting Gruline House in Isle of Mull, Scotland - a testament to his enduring influence. But it was not just buildings and structures that Governor Macquarie shaped; he also nurtured minds. Reverend Samuel Marsden and Mr. Barron Field were among those who flourished under his guidance, their contributions forever etched in history. As Sydney stands today, we cannot help but marvel at its transformation from what Macquarie found it to what he left behind. The city's evolution is a testament to his unwavering dedication and progressive vision. In 1813, Gregory Blaxland embarked on an expedition that would change Sydney forever. With Macquarie's support and encouragement, they successfully crossed uncharted territories - paving the way for new opportunities and growth. Amidst all these achievements lies the heartwarming presence of Mrs. Macquarie – a pillar of strength by her husband's side throughout their journey together. Her grace and elegance added an aura of refinement to every occasion they graced. Macquarie's tenure as governor was marked by innovation and development across various sectors – infrastructure, education, agriculture – leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of progress for New South Wales. Today, as we stand amidst Sydney’s bustling streets or gaze upon its iconic landmarks like Mrs. Macquaries Chair or Hyde Park Barracks Museum - remnants from another era - let us remember the man whose vision brought them into existence: Governor Lachlan Macquarie. His spirit lives on within the very fabric of this city, inspiring generations to dream big and embrace change.