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Australia (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2776 Collections and/or Records:

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[Rosella parrot], 1919 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/2/26
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).
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[Rosellas], 1900 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/2/15
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: 1900 - 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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'Roseneath', Kew, Vic. [i.e. Victoria] North side of hall, 1912 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/35
Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. Showing South African and Australian artifacts mounted on the wall in Dunn's home in Kew, Victoria; with part of the drawing room visible in the background. The caption on the reverse of the print contines: 'North wall of Hall 'Roseneath', looking into drawing room, South African and Australian objects'.

Dates: 1912 - 1937
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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'Roseneath', Kew, Vic. [i.e. Victoria] North side of hall, 1912 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/36
Scope and Contents

205 x 150 mm. Showing South African and Australian artifacts mounted on the wall in Dunn's home in Kew, Victoria; with part of the drawing room visible in the background.

Dates: 1912 - 1937
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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'Roseneath', Kew, Vic. [i.e. Victoria] North side of hall, 1912 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/37
Scope and Contents

205 x 150 mm. Showing South African and Australian artifacts mounted on the wall in Dunn's home in Kew, Victoria; with part of the drawing room visible in the background.

Dates: 1912 - 1937
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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'Roseneath', Kew, Victoria. East end of dining room, 1912 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/40
Scope and Contents

203 x 150 mm. A view looking along the dining room towards the fireplace, with animal horn trophies mounted on the walls.

Dates: 1912 - 1937
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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Roses Orangery, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085P/1
Scope and Contents

210 x 150 mm. Showing young orange trees recently planted out, with figures in the distance. Stamped on the reverse with 'Silverwood Gazette.'

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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Rounding up cattle, 1900 - 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308H(LS)/4
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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[Row of horses’ heads protruding from stalls on right], 1899 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308M/35
Scope and Contents

200 x 150 mm.

Dates: 1899 - 1901
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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[Row of horses’ heads protruding from stalls on right], 1899 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308M/36
Scope and Contents

200 x 150 mm. Probably more distant view of Y308M/35.

Dates: 1899 - 1901
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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Royal Exchange, Sydney, 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086K/9
Scope and Contents A view of the building, which stands at the corner of Bridge Street and Gresham Street, taken from Macquarie Place. A sandstone building in the Corinthian manner and designed by J.F. Hilly, the foundation stone was laid in 1853 and the building opened four years later. The two upper floors of the building were added later by A.F. Pritchard. This picture was taken in 1901 at the earliest, the flags hanging on the building having among them the flag of the Federated State of Australia. The...
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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Royal Exchange, Sydney, New South Wales, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086L/4
Scope and Contents

350 x 274 mm. A view of the building from Macquarie Place.

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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[Royal Mint, Melbourne], 1870

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3089B/10
Scope and Contents

389 x 274 mm. A view of the Mint seen from William Street. The building, which was designed by the Public Works Office and completed in 1870, is a handsome classical house with the Royal coat of arms above the entrance. This front block comprises the offices and residence, with the works behind (the chimney is visible in this photograph).

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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Royal Mint, Melbourne, 1885 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/5
Scope and Contents

203 x 147 mm. A view from across William Street, festooned with telegraph wires, to the mint, a classical building built in the form of a private residence, with the works behind. The road running off to the left is Latrobe Street. The building was designed by the Public Works Office, and the residence and offices fronting the street were completed during 1870.

Dates: 1885 - 1901
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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Royal Mint, Perth, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081B/39
Scope and Contents

200 x 150 mm. A view of the front of the building, with Union Jack flying above the entrance.

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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Royal remembrance records, 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 320/1/36
Scope and Contents

'An unofficial survey from selected addresses by...Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh and others, during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth of Australia February-April 1954'.

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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Royal Tour of Commonwealth 1953-54

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011EEE
Scope and Contents A collection of photographs by various photographers. Captions are derived from information on the back of some photographs and from official programmes and published books on the tour.H.M. King George VI was anxious to undertake a major post-war tour of the Commonwealth, but was prevented by ill-health. It was therefore agreed that H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh would travel to East Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and they flew from London airport on the...
Dates: 1953 - 1954
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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Rubber plant beds, Kamerunga State Nursery, Cairns, 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085O/23
Scope and Contents

69 x 112 mm. Young plants growing beneath a canopy of sacking with two growers 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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[Ruins], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/15
Scope and Contents

280 x 230 mm. Showing an unidentified part of the building, from the path, with pieces of wall still standing.

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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[Ruins and Obelisk], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/6
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. A view showing part of the ruins with a small hut in the foreground. The hut has presumably been erected for workmen clearing up the site. The statue of the huntsman and dogs has been removed.

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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[Ruins and Statue], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/4
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. A view, looking in a northerly direction, showing part of the ruins with a statue of a huntsman with two dogs. The tower of Government House, flying the Union Jack, can be seen in the distance.

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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[Ruins and Statue], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/3
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. Showing part of the ruins, with just an archway standing and a small obelisk behind. In front is a statue, undamaged, of a huntsman with two dogs (a bronze by A. Jacquemart, purchased for £180). The path in front of the statue runs along Macquarie Street, with the camera looking east.

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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[Ruins from Macquarie Street], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/5
Scope and Contents

275 x 225 mm. A view from Macquarie Street, looking over the railings towards the ruins, with part of the entrance arch from the street still standing at left.

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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[Ruins from Macquarie Street], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/9
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. A slightly blurred photograph. The photograph was taken in a southerly direction from above ground level, over the railings of Macquarie Street (probably from a house on the opposite side of the street). At the left is the entrance hall and the extent of the ruins are shown behind.

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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[Ruins from Macquarie Street], 1882

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086A/10
Scope and Contents

280 x 225 mm. A photograph taken from above ground level in a southerly direction. A certain amount of clearing work appears to have been done. Part of an arch standing in Y3086A/9 has been dismantled and is no longer visible in this print.

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).