This post presents wartime material from 1917, centred on photographs and reproduced sources connected with the Australian front. The images provide a visual record of Australian service and the people associated with the First World War.
History of convict colonial settlement from the beginnings of the First Fleet in 1788, and other significant parts of Old Sydney Town's heritage.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
One Hundred & Fiftieth Birthday of Australia
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.
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