History of convict colonial settlement from the beginnings of the First Fleet in 1788, and other significant parts of Old Sydney Town's heritage.
This image-rich collection marks Australia’s 150th birthday through historic views and recor
ds.
Australia’s sesquicentenary was observed in 1938, 150 years after the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. The anniversary prompted commemorations, exhibitions and historical publications across the country.
The Sydney Herald was first published in 1831 and adopted the name The Sydney Morning Herald in 1851. The 150th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet was marked in 1938. This newspaper liftout records how that anniversary was presented to Australian readers.
