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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Pavilion under construction for Royal visit of Prince Alfred, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1867-68

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  • beachcomber australia said:
    Was the photographer perched on the spire of St James Church, King Street?

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  • Flickr said:
    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ September 27, 2025
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • PaulSheff said:
    Beautifully captured and faved 🌟 Congrats on Explore 📷✨ Have a nice Sunday 👍
  • Sigurd Krieger said:
    Congrats on Xplore!!

Woman in Egyptian pose silhouette, 1924

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  • Photo Rhythms said:
    Loving these regular posts to Flickr 👍😄
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Ice show at Theatre Royal, Sydney, 1939

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  • Fexunipe said:
    Stunning picture! 🌟 🌟🌟

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  • sayeed siddiqui said:
    Grazie mille per aver condiviso con noi !
    Thank you so much for sharing with us!
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  • Gian (aka UnBuZzEr) said:
    Grazie mille per aver condiviso con noi !
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