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Australia (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2775 Collections and/or Records:

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On the Bowra Mountain Road, Nth. Coast District, N.S.W, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/54
Scope and Contents

A view of the road, with a fence on one side and dense trees and undergrowth on the other. With a man in a pony trap on the road.

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).
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On the Dorrigo, 1885 - 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086U/3
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195 x 149 mm. A view showing a woodland path, on which are two horses, one ridden by a boy, the other loaded with a churn of cream. The print is uncaptioned on the front but has a handwritten caption on the reverse and the negative number 2365.

Dates: 1885 - 1890
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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On the Federal Pass, Blue Mountains, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/21
Scope and Contents

A woodland scene on the Federal Pass, showing crude steps cut into the earth between the trees.

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).
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On the Hawkesbury River, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/19
Scope and Contents

A view from the roadside looking along the river, with farmland and woods on the banks, and a small church in the middle distance.

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).
 Sub-Fonds

On the interior of South Australia, 1842-12-14

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/23
Scope and Contents

The manuscript has no formal title, but written on the back, in E.C. Frome's handwriting, is 'Dec/42. Mem. Mr. Burr on the Interior South Australia'. The work sets out to prove that 'we Southern Australians are not chopped off from the rest of the world: hemmed in on every side'. Burr discusses the importance of South Australia to Britain as a means of absorbing surplus population and for the advancement of Christianity, civilisation and science.

Dates: 1842-12-14
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-Fonds

On the land legislation of the Australian colonies, 1872

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/16
Scope and Contents

A paper attacking the alienation of Crown Land by popularity-seeking ministries, 'The Imperial Government, which never had a colonial policy worthy of that name'. It proceeds to criticise 'the selfish and short-sighted resistence offered to public opinion and to the requirements of an altered condition of society by the pastoral tenants of the Crown', the denial of liberal legislation owing to the action of dominant interests.

Dates: 1872
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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On the Macleay River, North Coast, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/56
Scope and Contents

A view of the river from the bank, showing an iron bridge with four spans, with a village on the left bank.

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).
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On the Mount Lyell Railway near Queenstown from moving train, 1910-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 24/6564
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [Showing forested hillside with fallen and dead trees].

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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On the National Pass, Blue Mountains, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/22
Scope and Contents

A view of seven walkers posing for the camera on the fenced path cut into the sheer and massive rockface. In the background is the wooded valley floor, with other rock faces rising up.

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).
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On the road to Barron Falls, Queensland, 1900 - 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308H(LS)/10
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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On the road to Beagle Bay, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081B/49
Scope and Contents

200 x 155 mm. View of cleared ground, with a hut and man behind.

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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On the Road to Macksville, Nth. Coast District, N.S.W, 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086K/69
Scope and Contents

A view of a small country road among woods, with a pony trap on the far side of a small wooden bridge.

Dates: 1908
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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On the road to the summit of Mt Kosciusko, N.S.W., 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 29/7622
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [Two on horseback riding along the road with car tracks in the dust].

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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On the road to the summit of Mt Kosciusko, N.S.W., 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 29/7623
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [Horses in the distance on the rough land].

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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On the Tumut River, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/68
Scope and Contents

A view looking down on to the road, on which is a pony trap, towards the river beyond.

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).
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On the Tumut to Bega Route, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/61
Scope and Contents

A view of the road in dense forest, showing a car with two occupants on the road and three women, a man and a child by the side of the road.

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).
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On the Yarra Yarra, 1870 - 1880

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Reference Code:  GBR/0115/RCS/Y308B/154
Scope and Contents

182 x 147 mm. A view from a country road, looking down on to the river and across wooded countryside.

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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On Walbundrie Station, Riverina, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/38
Scope and Contents

A view showing a herd of horses in a field, with a farm building behind.

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).
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On Walbundrie Station, Riverina District, 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086K/55
Scope and Contents

A view of a herd of horses in a field.

Dates: 1908
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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On Walbundrie Station, Riverina District, New South Wales, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086L/38
Scope and Contents

350 x 274 mm. A view showing a herd of horses in a field, with a farm building behind.

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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On Walla Walla Station, Riverina, 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086M/41
Scope and Contents

A view of a large flock of sheep in front of a waterhole on lightly wooded pastureland.

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).
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One of the Mount Lyell Smelteries, Tasmania, 1910-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 24/6551
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [Among dead tree stumps].

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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Open Cut, Gold mining lease 74, Mulgarrie area, 1897 - 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081A/56
Scope and Contents

152 x 107 mm. A view showing a partially excavated seam in a rockface. Photograph by T. Blatchford. Negative No. 147.

Dates: 1897 - 1899
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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Open cut, Westralian Mount Morgans gold mine, Mount Morgans, 1904-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081A/65
Scope and Contents

152 x 108 mm. A view showing the mne workings and buildings with an open-cut excavation in the foreground. Photograph by C.F.V Jackson. Negative No. 211.

Dates: 1904-04
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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[Opossum], 1919 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/2/46
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Fonds: Fifty-three undated watercolours intended as bookmarks, each 200 x 45 mm in size, sold by John Sands of Sydney as indicated by stickers pasted onto the reverse. The images are of birds, with the exception of two koala bears, two kangaroos and one opossum. The vast majority are the work of three authors, signed Artah, M. Simpson and Koddi. Artah is Violet Artah Bartlett, an artist specialising in Australian ornithology who worked in Sydney during the 1920s. It has proved impossible as yet...
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).