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

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Ice islands with the Resolution and Adventure, Southern Pacific, 4 Jan 1773 watercolour painting (gouache) by William Hodges

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  • Francesco Dini said:
    Fantastic shot

Joe E Brown, actor and comedian, Sydney, Australia, 1943

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  • Manitoba Museum of Finds Art said:
    He has a great smile and a wonderful laugh
  • mhluleci said:
    Beautiful smile. Thank you for sharing it!

Late Night, Sydney, 1949

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  • 12 older comments, and then…
  • Jonathan O'Donnell said:
    Everything about this is interesting. His natty moustache. Is he hiding his face or is he asleep. What sort of car has the back window so close to the rear seat. The upholstery!
  • Francesco Dini said:
    Congrats on making Explore! 🎉✨ 👏 - Very elegant shot 🌿
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • Jil Garcia said:
    Congratulations on explore
  • Sigurd Krieger said:
    Congrats on Xplore!!

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