Powerhouse Museum

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/51979177@N02] pellethepoet There's another 'Tardis' on the south side at Dawes Point. I think they were there well before the bridge. GoogleMapsStreetView

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/51979177@N02] It seems there were two 'tardis'. See this c.1913 photo of Dawes Point -



I am thinking access chamber for bottom-of-the-harbour gas, electricity, or water pipes?

This was a crossing point for the watermen (water taxis) before the Bridge. I recall reading somewhere that the circular stone structures were offices for the watermen.

I suspect this pic of Bradfield, etc was taken on 24th September, 1930, when the first hanger ('Hanger 0') was to be lifted into position...however a wild weather event passed thru Sydney that day, so the operation was held over to the 25th...

Looks to be the same party...probably the same day

That is Regent St I think

Yes, I think I see the Mortuary Station in the distance.

As one of Australia's leading museums, don't you feel some sort of responsibility in ensuring the map location is actually correct and that you should be sharing, at the least, your local knowledge? Why not say this is a view looking west of St James' Church designed by Francis Greenway for starters? Surely you should be doing a lot better than this or think again about what your priorities are. Don't you have an obligation through NSW taxpayer money to share your expertise (not deny it or hide it)?

Thanks for your response and the repositioning of the building on the map (it really is only worthwhile from a research point of view if these views are marked accurately on a map and not 'slightly out').

I understand that you are including whatever information is on the object (though I note not the dimensions of the glass plate negative itself). I also appreciate the objectives of the Commons project but question the low base you have chosen to start from. Why not tell us what you know about such photographic objects as an institution with immense expertise? This will encourage a deeper engagement with the material as a research tool in addition to any immediate aesthetic interest it may have.

There is such potential for these images to tell us not only about Sydney but also their place in a national and international context when compared to similar images from the same time in different locations. It would also be really great to see these images available through Picture Australia - have you thought about sharing them that way as well? I appreciate that it's a balance and difficult with limited resources but can I ask you to keep striving to share your knowledge and expertise about objects as well as the objects themselves? Let us learn cleverly together and not just waste time reinventing wheels.

No sign of cable tram lines in this photo; therefore pre-1894. Similar subject by Kerry here: .

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Charles Bayliss - www.nla.gov.au

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/51979177@N02] Interesting stuff. From the flags, crowds, families, Sunday best clothing, and short shadows, I would guess this in another Centennial Anniversary Day photo from 26 January 1888.

Interesting to compare with another Henry King photo taken in the winter (long shadows). Probably earlier because of that pepperpot tower. No sign of Hagon. -