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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Harold Hamilton, Macquarie Island, subantarctic, south-western Pacific Ocean, 1911-1914

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  • 16 older comments, and then…
  • Francesco Dini said:
    A pleasure to view 😊
  • Francesco Dini said:
    Congrats on making Explore! 🎉✨ 👏 - Excellent composition 👌
  • Linda Yuson said:
    Congrats on making Explore🌟✨
  • Sigurd Krieger said:
    Congrats on Xplore!!
  • gato-gato-gato said:
    Excellent

Brian Hope with camera and tin foil flash, 1939

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  • Peter Hill said:
    But who photographed the photographer?
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • PaulSheff said:
    It's such a lovely capture and a real pleasure to see. Faved 🌟 Congrats on Explore! Wishing you a wonderful day ahead 👍
  • Francesco Dini said:
    Congrats on making Explore! 🎉✨ 👏 - Wonderful light and mood 🌅
  • Sigurd Krieger said:
    Congrats on Xplore!!

Construction workers, Sydney, 1937

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