Collections

Collection of photographs, newspaper clippings and ephemera related to Unk White, Approximatley 1940, 1967, 1938-1967

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Cecil John White (1900-1986), better known as Unk White, was born in Auckland, New Zealand. White was a cartoonist and contributed to the Bulletin, Melbourne Punch, Smith Weekly and Beckett's Budget. White was the first secretary of the Black and White Artist's Club. He later became an accredited war artist and served in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. He was also known as a watercolour artist.

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Collection of photographs of Australian social life and costume, ca.1880-1960

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Includes cartes de visite and cabinet photographs. Most are of South Australian origin. Some of the photographers: Otto von Hartisch, R. Duryea, McNeill's, Hooper's Studios, H.W. Pell, A.E. Bond, Harold Sykes, Stump Co., Scott Barry, Alex Gurr, Adelaide Photo Co., Albert de Souza, Mora Studio.

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Collection of photographs of Beech Forest, Victoria, 1903-1906

Collection of photographs of Buchan Caves and the Buchan region, 1906

Collection of photographs of bushwalking, camping, and skiing huts in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania, 1936-1948, 1936-1948

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Collection includes Daner's Gap Camp, Mt. Franklin Chalet, Shoalhaven River, Kanimbla Valley, Lake St. Clair, Yerranderie, Bluets Brindabella, Parliament House, Sydney's skyline, Carlons Farm, Rankins Farm, Bendethera Hut, Empress of Britain and a Eucalyptus distillery in Nerriga.

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Collection of photographs of Dame Nellie Melba taken from her book Melodies and memories, 1899-1925

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Photographs taken from her book "Melodies and memories" showing her performing in various operas, and with family.

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Collection of photographs of Hobart and Tasmania, Approximatley 1890

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Collection includes scenic views across Tasmania taken by J. W. (John Watt) Beattie, 1859-1930.

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Collection of photographs of natural history items, landscapes and families, 1891-1932

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Collection includes photographs of bird nests and eggs (all identified) and other animal and botanical subjects taken in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia between 1891-1932.

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Collection of photographs of New South Wales, ca. 1876-1897 by Charles Bayliss, 1875-1900

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Collection includes vistas from various locations in and around Sydney and its harbour, Wentworth Falls, the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, the Bulli Pass, Lithgow, as well as Sydney city streetscapes, monuments, churches, and hotels.

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Collection of photographs of Rossiville, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, Approximately 1890