Oceania (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 4945 Collections and/or Records:
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Pitcairn Islands, 1976 - 1980
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 389/8/9/1
Scope and Contents
This file contains material relating to Pitcairn, including summaries of the islands’ history, geography and population; the official letter from the Queen and newspaper cutting announcing Smedley’s appointment as Governor, with Smedley’s official message to islanders, 4, 18 February 1976; a report of Smedley’s visit, 14-17 May 1976; Smedley’s itinerary for a visit to the Cook Islands 19-20 May 1976; photocopy and original of ‘Cook Islands News’ with Smedley on front page, 20 May 1976;...
Dates:
1976 - 1980
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pitt Street, 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308B/68
Scope and Contents
282 x 196 mm. A view of some of the more impressive buildings in Pitt Street, looking towards Bridge Street and taken from the junction of Pitt Street and Spring Street. The exchange can be seen at the end of the row of buildings, while the second building on the right with columns on the second storey and a stone parapet with a statue above it, is No 60 Pitt Street, the Australian Mutual Provident Society Building which in 1863 won an inter-colonial competition for its designers Reed and...
Dates:
1870
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pitt Street from King Street, 1870 - 1879
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086P/26
Scope and Contents
273 x 188 mm. View looking along Pitt Street from its junction with King Street. On the corner in the left foreground is Punch's Hotel, operated by Thomas Punch, a substantial three storey building. Beyond are more modest commercial premises, including Washington H. Soul's Patent Medicine Depot at no. 221.
Dates:
1870 - 1879
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pitt Street, Ridge, 1870 - 1879
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086P/60
Scope and Contents
270 x 204 mm. View of modest residences.
Dates:
1870 - 1879
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pitt Street, Sydney, 1888 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/115
Scope and Contents
201 x 150 mm. A general view along Pitt Street, with horse carriages and pedestrians in the street.
Dates:
1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pitt Street, Sydney, looking south from Angel Place, 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/7
Scope and Contents
A view along the street, with trams, pedestrians, and horse carts. The street leading off to the left is Moore Street, now called Martin Place. Pitt Street runs parallel to George Street.
Dates:
1911
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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New South Wales, 1911
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Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086L/7
Scope and Contents
350 x 274 mm. A view looking down from roof top level along Pitt Street, with the tower of the Post Office building visible on the skyline at the right.
Dates:
1909
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Place for food offerings, Model Pah, Whaka., NZ, 1929
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089S/69
Scope and Contents
62 x 41 mm. A view showing a carved wooden food store in the model pah [Maori fortified village] at Whakarewarewa.
Dates:
1929
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Plain breasted robin], 1919 - 1930
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/2/51
Scope and Contents
Possibly by Violet Artah Bartlett, fl 1919-1930, although the signature is different from the other examples of her work in the collection.
Dates:
1919 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Plains in N.S.W. [i.e. New South Wales], 1910 - 1930
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011DDD(LS)/90
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A series of slides showing the CCCS's work among rural communities in Australia.
Dates:
1910 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-sub-class
Plant house, Lae Botanical Garden, 1960-10
Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031M/1550-1551
Scope and Contents
Showing a building (or greenhouse?) amidst trees in the gardens.
Dates:
1960-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Plantation, 1880 - 1889
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3091A/22
Scope and Contents
225 x 161 mm. A view looking out over fields planted with sugar cane.
Dates:
1880 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Views in Fiji
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[Plantation manager's bungalow], 1905
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3091C/6
Scope and Contents
205 x 142 mm. Uncaptioned print. A view showing the plantation manager's living quarters, set among palm trees.
Dates:
1905
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Planting cocoanuts [i.e. coconuts], 1905
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3091C/2
Scope and Contents
144 x 202 mm. A view showing a native planting a sprouting coconut under the supervision of a European plantation manager.
Dates:
1905
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Planting sugar cane, 1900 - 1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308H(LS)/15
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of lantern slides of Australia (plus one duplicate). 5-10 are marked 'Commonwealth of Australia' and have serial numbers. 12-22 are marked 'Department of Agriculture and Stock, Brisbane'. The slides' captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found.
Dates:
1900 - 1940
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Ploughing with Traction Engine, Tamworth District, 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/32
Scope and Contents
A rear view of large traction engine pulling three ploughs, each with a small seat for one man.
Dates:
1911
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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New South Wales, 1911
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P.N. Russell Engineering School and School of Mines, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086O/43
Scope and Contents
222 x 135 mm. A view showing the School of Mines in the foreground, with the Engineering School (with tower) behind. The school is named after the benefactor Sir Peter Nicol Russell who during his lifetime gave £100,000 to the university.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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The University of Sydney
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P.N. Russell School of Engineering, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086O/45
Scope and Contents
201 x 147 mm. A view of the one-storey building surmounted by a tower, on which is carved the date '1891'.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
The University of Sydney
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Poached eggs! Whaka., Rotorua, NZ, 1929
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089S/62
Scope and Contents
57 x 74mm. A view looking down onto a bubbling mud pool, the 'poached eggs' of the title referring to the shapes made by the bubbling mud.
Dates:
1929
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pohutu [Geyser], 1948
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/97
Scope and Contents
85 x 140 mm.
Dates:
1948
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pohutu [Geyser], 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/98
Scope and Contents
55 x 75 mm.
Dates:
1948
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pohutu Geysers, Rotorua, 1920 - 1929
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089EE/2/39
Dates:
1920 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
Polynesian School, Levuka, Fiji
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3091B
Scope and Contents
A collection of five prints mounted on card and measuring approximately 205 x 155 mm. They are accompanied by a paper-cutting from a Fijian newspaper which contains a letter from William Floyd explaining the origins and progress of the Polynesian School. Dated May 5 1888, it recounts how Floyd was approached the previous year by several Solomon Islanders who asked him to form a school. This he did in one of his empty cottages, and by the time this letter was written over fifty youths were...
Dates:
1888
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Sub-sub-class
Polyscias Araliaceae, Lae Botanical Garden, 1960-10
Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031M/1548-1549
Scope and Contents
A view of tall trees.
Dates:
1960-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pond and Gardeners' Cottages, Sydney University, 1895 - 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086O/63
Scope and Contents
195 x 133 mm. A view looking across the pond towards a cluster of small stone cottages.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
The University of Sydney