Archive for the Collections in NSW Category

Grant of Arms – The University of Newcastle’s Declaration of Independence

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Gionni DiGravio

This historic document, along with Autonomy Day celebrates the University’s emergence as an autonomous institution in 1965.

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Can you date this Photograph? [Newcastle Beach]

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

With summer fast approaching I though it would be nice to look back and see how beachgoers looked in times gone by.

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Update: Can you date this photograph [Lismore Post Office]

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

Since we last posted an image of Lismore Post Office some more information has come to light………………..

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Can you date and locate this photograph? [George Street, Sydney]

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

This photograph is from NRS4481 and is part of the series of photographs that were taken by officers of the Government Printing Office during the years c.1870-c.1920.

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Announcing the inaugural winner of the NSW Archival Research Fellowship

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Christine Yeats

The winner, Dr Caroline Ford, has been awarded the $15,000 to enable her to research and write a history of Sydney’s relationship with its ocean foreshores, commencing in the 1820 and extending to 1920.

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Can you date this photograph? [Kendall St, Cowra]

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

This photograph shows a very busy downtown Cowra with parking spots at a premium. Some business names can be seen as well as a number of models of cars. We are hoping that all these clues will help reveal the time period when this photograph was taken.

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It’s Blog Action Day and the topic is climate change (and archives?)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Anthea Brown

You may wonder how an archives can contribute to saving the planet? Well, here we will introduce you to the newest building at the Western Sydney Records Centre which can boast of being world class in using the latest innovations in environmental technology.

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Can you date this photograph? [Kiosk at Central Railway Station]

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

A moment in time……
This is a photograph from the State Rail Authority Archives Photographic Reference Print Collection. It’s nice to see what Central Station looked without all the modern fast food outlets and hurrying crowds.

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Sesquicentenary of Local Government in Newcastle

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Gionni DiGravio

How did local government in the form of the Newcastle City Council come to be? The Local Government Area, of which Newcastle city is its centre, has gone through a number of name changes over the years.

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Can you date this photograph? [Noreuil Park, Albury]

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Rhonda Campbell

With summer just around the corner I thought it would be good to show you my favourite photograph in our collection.

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