State Library of New South Wales

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The State Library of New South Wales' major subject strengths are Australian history, culture and literature, including Aboriginal studies, Antarctic exploration, family history and genealogy, business and management, social sciences, applied science, biography, health and law. The State Library is home to one of Australia’s most significant historical and heritage collections. As well as nearly 11 kilometres of manuscripts – from nine 1788 First Fleet journals through to the archives of contemporary organisations and writers – the Library holds more than one million photographs. From the earliest surviving photograph taken in Australia – in January 1845 – through to digital photographs taken last month, the Library’s unrivalled photographic collections document with powerful clarity the way Australians have lived their lives over two centuries. You can find out more about the State Library's photographic collections on our website: www.sl.nsw.gov.au/research-and-collections

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Ice mask, C.T. Madigan, between 1911-1914 / photograph by Frank Hurley

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  • 266 older comments, and then…
  • Jess Oli. said:
    uau :O
  • daniR© said:
    lol...
  • blippia said:
    omg!
  • Cesare Consoli said:
    fortissimo!!
    che uomini
  • Federico F. said:
    cool!

BHP shipbuilding and freight wharves, Whyalla, South Australia, c. 1950

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  • bill doyle said:
    thanks for that!
  • Flickr said:
    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ June 2, 2025
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • Gianluigi Roda said:
    SEEN IN WONDERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN GENERAL.MARAVILLAS DE LA FOTOGRAFIA EN
    www.flickr.com/groups/14876488@N22/pool
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  • dale bentham said:
    Lovely image congratulations on explore

Deck of the SY Aurora, Weddlell sea, Australian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1912

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  • clive422 said:
    "Stored" is an ambitious expression here! It's interesting to see mawson's dogs in this shot, too.
    Great picture.
  • State Library of New South Wales said:
    clive422 👍
  • Merryjack said:
    The sheep-skins were useful.
    "On March 8 the blizzard died away and a good day followed. All hands joined in building a solid stone outside of the Magnetograph House. This piece of work, in which thirty tons of rock were utilized, was completed on the following day. The wall reached almost to the roof on every side. The unprotected roof was lagged with sacks and sheep–skins and, after this had been effected, the hut became practically wind–tight. The external covering controlled the influx of cold from the penetrating winds, and, on the other hand, the conduction of the sun’s warmth in summer. Thus a steady temperature was maintained; a most desirable feature in a magnetograph house. Webb had the instruments set up in a few days, and they were working before the end of the month."
    The Home of the Blizzard
    by Sir Douglas Mawson (1915)
    www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/history/exploratio...

    On dogs:
    "Several families were born at this time, but although we did everything possible for them they all perished, except one; the offspring of Gadget. This puppy was called ‘Blizzard’. It was housed for a while in the veranda and, later on, in the Hangar. Needless to say, Blizzard was a great favourite and much in demand as a pet."
    op.cit.

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