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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4945 Collections and/or Records:

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The Pukakki Bridge. New Zealand, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 28/6920
Scope and Contents

Full-plate (landscape format). [A long straight bridge across the wide river with mountains in the background].

Dates: 1910
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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The Pulpit Rock, Blue Mountains, 1870 - 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308B/31
Scope and Contents

206 x 158 mm. A view from further along the cliff face looking towards this outcrop of rock, which towers over the Grose Valley just beyond Govett’s Leap.

Dates: 1870 - 1880
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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The Queen St Arch, 1901-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085J/10
Scope and Contents

150 x 105 mm. A view of the arch across Queen Street, with pictures of the King and Queen at either side and surmounted by a large crown. With an electric tramcar on the street in the foreground. Electric trams took over from their horse-drawn predecessors in 1897, at which time there were over six miles of track.

Dates: 1901-05
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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The Queenland Gardens, Brisbane, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 29/7587
Scope and Contents

On the left the Executive Building: at the back the Free Public Library: Queen Victoria's Monument; the gun in front is a Krupp Boer gun from Brakfontein.

Dates: 1910
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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The Queenland Gardens, Brisbane, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 29/7588
Scope and Contents

On the left the Executive Building: at the back the Free Public Library: Queen Victoria's Monument; the gun in front is a Krupp Boer gun from Brakfontein.

Dates: 1910
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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The Queensland Club, Brisbane, 1886

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085E/15
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. A view looking across the Botanic Gardens to the house, an imposing white structure, in George Street.

Dates: 1886
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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The Rangitata Bridge, Provincial District of Otago, New Zealand, 1876

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089B/49
Scope and Contents

357 x 260 mm. A view looking across swampy ground towards the railway bridge, a wood and iron structure resting on wooden piers.

Dates: 1876
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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The rapids of the Yarra, 1909-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 24/6524
Scope and Contents

Boy scouts bathing. [Vegetation on the far bank].

Dates: 1909-12
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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The reef in front of Suva, Fiji. [Distant view from the sea], 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 28/7327
Scope and Contents

Landscape format.

Dates: 1910
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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The Registrar-General’s Office, 1875

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085C/12
Scope and Contents

270 x 200 mm. A front view, showing the façade of this single storey building, with a horse and cart at the right of the picture.

Dates: 1875
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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‘The Remarkables’ from the Kawarau River, 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089C/48
Scope and Contents

191 x 142 mm. A view looking up towards the mountain range with the Kawarau River in the foreground. ‘The Remarkables’ are a spectacular range to the east of Queenstown, which rise to a height of 7688 ft at Double Cone.

Dates: 1885
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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The Remarkables Mountains near Queenstown, South Island, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/20/125
Scope and Contents

130 x 80 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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The Renwick Window, Medical School Syd. University, 1895 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086O/36
Scope and Contents

77 x 197 mm. A view showing one of the stained glass windows in the Medical School, depicting various figures, whose names are not legible.

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).
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The 'Ringarooma', 1910-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 24/6594
Scope and Contents

Showing drift under overburden and ends of belt, tailrace and hopper, Derby.

Dates: 1910-01
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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The 'Ringarooma' - new mine being opened by the Brisers Company, 1910-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 24/6593
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. View showing columns going to upper face, Derby, Tasmania.

Dates: 1910-01
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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The River: Petrie’s Bright and Wharves, 1875

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085C/7
Scope and Contents

270 x 200 mm. A view looking along the North Bank of the river, showing wharves and ships at anchor. The Government Buildings can be seen in the distance, left of centre. The municipal baths are at the right of the picture, on the water’s edge.

Dates: 1875
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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The Road to Fernshaw, 1888 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/58
Scope and Contents

206 x 152 mm. A view showing the road in the foreground, with woodland ferns and trees beyond.

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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The Royal Arms and Motto of Fiji, 1871

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 313/2
Scope and Contents

'Rerevetia na kalou ka Doka ha Tui'. Fear God and honour the king.

Dates: 1871
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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The Royal Train, 1901-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085J/17
Scope and Contents

150 x 105 mm. With initials ‘H.W.M.’ printed in ink, right hand corner of print. Showing the train approaching, having just crossed an unidentified bridge, the front of the engine decorated with flags. Presumably at the end of the visit, since although the Royal party arrived by train, this was not publicised, as they were meant to come by sea.

Dates: 1901-05
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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The Royal Visit and you, 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 320/1/9a
Scope and Contents

A programme of the Royal Visit to Australia.

Dates: 1954
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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The Royal Visit and you, 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 320/1/9b
Scope and Contents

A programme of the Royal Visit to Australia.

Dates: 1954
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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The Royal visit to Queensland

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085J
Scope and Contents A collection of thirty-three black and white photographs, in two sizes (150 x 105 mm and 205 x 130 mm), mounted on board. Each board is printed with 'The Royal visit to Queensland, May 1901' and stamped 'Agricultural Department, Queensland.' There are brief handwritten captions beneath each photograph, which have been recorded as found.Queen Victoria had originally intended to undertake a tour of several countries of the Empire to express Britain's gratitude for help received...
Dates: 1901-05
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).
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[The Ruins of the Garden Palace], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/2
Scope and Contents

275 x 225 mm. A view of the wreckage from the roof of Government House and looking south towards the Garden Palace. The whole of the central portion of the building has gone, leaving merely at the left and right, the ruins of two of the major towers.

Dates: 1882
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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The Sailors' Home, George Street North, 1870 - 1879

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086P/55
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273 x 217 mm. General view of the Sailors' Home, situated on the west side of the Circular Quay overlooking Sydney Cove. The three storey building (? plus basement) has four sets of bastardised Venetian windows on each floor and a steeply pitched roof. Date of construction unknown. Sydney Cove and the eastern half of the Circular Quay, with moored ships and warehouses, can be seen in the background.

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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The Salmon Ponds, 1870 - 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308B/184
Scope and Contents

179 x 96 mm. A view looking towards small weirs in the ponds, with two men sitting on the ground and one man standing beside the pools, and with houses in the background. These salmon ponds, situated at Plenty, New Norfolk, are used for breeding salmon and trout.

Dates: 1870 - 1880
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).