Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

 

Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden was established in 1816 on the site of Governor Macquaries early Domain. It is Australias oldest scientific institution and remains a major centre for plant collections, research and public gardens.

Botanical Gardens 2020

Royal Australian Visit - 1954

Royal Australian Visit

The 1954 royal tour brought Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Australia during a period of strong public interest in the monarchy. This post preserves a printed account of the visit and the way it was presented to Australian readers.

 

1917 - From The Australian Frontline

 

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.