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John Degotardi took photos too. I wonder if there is a matching one.
Via Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection

See also -
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/318.2014/
and
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/320.2014/

And B I N G O ! -
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This is in Clyde Street, Millers Point (street now demolished). The house on the left with the lamp is in this painting by Julian Ashton "Clyde St, Miller's Point " 1901 (AGNSW) - www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/5857/ [link updated 7/4/16] Also in this 1893 etching by Livingston Hopkins (NLA) - nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an8538706

Another good find and location identification!

There is an interesting article about the "Doomed streets of Sydney" which has a wonderful description of the people we see in these Rocks photos and the so-called Demolition Books of Sydney City Council. It also has several pictures of Clyde Street which seemed to have been a favourite with photographers and artists before its demolition. scan.net.au/scan/journal/display.php?journal_id=64 Another thing which strikes me about this series by the unnamed photographer, is that the subjects are shown as beautiful, clean, light, almost idyllic - far from the rat infested slums and dark satanic mills. The photographer had a very artistic eye and an interest in recording the commonplace, even the people who lived there. These images do not LOOK like a State Government record !

What can I say, beachcomberaustralia, I'm speechless! You have a good eye for the small details.

The City of Sydney Archives and Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority should be able to help you out with the latest date at which this would have been taken. CoSA & SHFA both have similar images in their collections. The demolitions in the area mainly happened due to the plague clearing in the area in the early 20th century. I would at a guess say that these images were taken between 1900-1910. The street was photographed for the demolition books in 1901 and is image 000/00077 in Archive Pix

Relevant map showing intersection of George Street [left], Cumberland Street [centre], and Lower Fort Street [right] - acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_zoomify/2008/D00663/a1367463.html

Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection Thanks for posting this. It is a wonderful forgotten corner of 'Old Sydney', obliterated for the Sydney Harbour Bridge southern approach. GoogleMapsStreetView - maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Sydney+NSW&hl=en&ll=-33...

pellethepoet The building called "Catholic Presbytery" on your map is of great interest. It is 'Cumberland Place' (not to be confused with the alleyway of the same name!) and best known as the home of Dr James Mitchell. Built by Francis Greenway in 1825; demolished c.1912. More info, photos and famous paintings of the property - collection.hht.net.au/firsthhtpictures/fullRecordPicture.... acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=430971# acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=412822#

beachcomber australia Brilliant! David Scott Mitchell's (of Mitchell Library fame) childhood home. He lived there until 1871 when his mother died. More "Cumberland Place" images - www.photosau.com.au/cos/scripts/ExtSearch.asp?SearchTerm=... www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/work/51307/lio... And here's your virtual prize for being the first to tag The Stror 'At Coot! - aso.gov.au/titles/features/sentimental-bloke/clip2/

pellethepoet Luvvs it, I does! Thankee kindlee!