Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection

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The Photographic Collection We hold tens of thousands of archival photos from the late 19th Century to the present, capturing life in New South Wales in much of its richness and diversity. The original formats of these images vary widely, from glass plates and lantern slides to 35mm negatives, colour transparencies and prints. More images from our photographic collection can be searched for from the Homepage on our website.

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NSW Government Printing Office, Sydney

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  • 1 older comment, and then…
  • beachcomber australia said:
    At the NE corner of Bent and Phillip Streets, Sydney; demolished in 1961 to make way for the State Office Block. More here - www.heritage.nsw.gov.au
  • Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection said:
    Thanks for the info, have added a geotag to the image.
  • dunedoo said:
    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sydney's older buildings and structures. , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
  • smartwu26 said:
    can i use in the public to being the source?
  • Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection said:
    smartwu26 From our Flickr profile:

    You can use our images for research and study purposes.

    We are also happy for you to use our photos on your blog or website - all we ask is that you cite (and link to) them using the Digital ID number that is listed in the image description. This ensures visitors can get back to the original source. We'd love to see any State Records items you feature on your blog so please email us and include a link to your post.

    If you wish to reproduce our images for other purposes please contact us. High res versions can also be purchased via Photo Investigator.

Interior Central Railway station concourse, Sydney

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  • Highranger said:
    Such an abomination has replaced that time board, the pot plants and moulded chairs are classics aren't they?
  • Albert Alcoceba said:
    By the time this photo was taken the departures board had already outlived it's usefulness and lacked the flexibility required by the timetable as testified by the numerous supplementary metal signs that had to be used. This was mainly due to the decrease in long distance country trains and the vast increase in shorter distance commuter intercity trains.
  • Highranger said:
    Albert Alcoceba From memory on the Southern Highlands line the only thing that changed was the clock at the top, the destinations remained unchanged. Might have been different on other lines I suppose.
    In any case it was a lovely bit of old world. I'm glad they preserved in in the Powerhouse Museum.
  • Highranger said:
    Albert Alcoceba Those metal signs on the floor look like someone isn't coping very well as you say.
  • Albert Alcoceba said:
    Highranger What used to happen is that columns for country and less frequent trains would be "borrowed" for thenumerous North, West and Illawarra Interurbans. Because the columns didn't have the correct destinations on the flip over slats, the supplementary metal signs were hung up on those less frequently used columns.

Central Railway Station from George Street, Sydney

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  • beachcomber australia said:
    Interested in The Tree (see note) - was it transplanted there as a mature specimen or is it a survivor from the demolished Benevolent Asylum grounds? Opinions anyone?
  • John Cowper said:
    beachcomber australia Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection Obviously more research needed - do we have any other pictures at that time,from around the area State Records?
  • beachcomber australia said:
    There is a 1903 photo from the same viewpoint (the gas holder?) which shows trees still in situ - maybe The Tree is one of these? It seems strange to obliterate cemeteries, buildings, landscape etc, and keep one tree!

  • John Cowper said:
    beachcomber australia I know you're not suggesting a tree preservation order in 1903, but it sure looks like the same tree!
  • John Cowper said:
    beachcomber australia I didn't realise that Anthony Hordern and Sons had a shop this close to the railway station.

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