Archive for the Can you date…? Category

Can you date this photograph? [Corrimal (NSW)]

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

A Class E17 locomotive at a level crossing in Corrimal, a northern suburb of Wollongong in NSW. There are quite a few clues pointing to the date of this image. Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [unidentified street]

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Here is a doubly mysterious image…… An unidentified street in Sydney (NSW) and no date! Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.

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Can you date this photograph? [Redfern]

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

A very empty George Street in Redfern, NSW. Are there any clues as to when this photo might have been taken? Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us [...]

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Can you date this photograph [Circular Quay]

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Here we are on Alfred Street in Sydney’s Circular Quay. The Paragon Hotel can be seen on left hand side. Are there any clues as to when this image might have been taken? Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [Lane Cove]

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Picnickers in what is now Lane Cove National Park enjoying a sunny day – it mustn’t be a La Niña year! Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr    We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [Darling Harbour]

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

A view of Darling Harbour which is nearly unrecognisable compared to this patch of Darling Harbour today! Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.

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Can you date this photograph? [Rushcutters Bay]

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

 A peaceful scene of Rushcutters Bay in Sydney – with not a spot of rain in sight! Can you date this photograph?  Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.

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Can you date this photograph? [Martin Place]

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Well it’s the start of a new year and back to work for many of us! Here’s a work day scene of Martin Place in Sydney to get us back into the swing of things! Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you [...]

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Happy Summer Hiatus Post! (with added bonus feature “Find The Stror ‘At Coot” )

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already! Here at Archives Outside we would like to say thanks to everyone who has contributed, commented  and read the blog over the past year and wish you all the best for 2012. The blog will be going on a summer hiatus until Monday 30th of January when we [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [Clovelly Beach]

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Summer holidays are just around the corner… Here’s a summery scene of swimmers at Clovelly Beach in Sydney to get us in a holiday mood. Can you date this picture? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you know the dates or any other interesting facts about these [...]

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Tips for dating old photos – updated list (2011)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

After Fiona and I presented a brief talk at our using your tips for dating photos, we promised to put the new list of tips up on the blog. And here ’tis! This is the handout that accompanied our talk (updated from the original version back in June 2010). I’m sure a version three will [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [Inverell]

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

A Moment in Time…… Can you be a gem and date this image of the Saphhire City…. Inverell? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.

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Can you date this photograph? [Crows Nest Junction]

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

A Moment in Time…… The lay of the land may not have changed a great deal in Crows Nest, but the streetscape has had a few updates. Can you date this photograph? Larger version on Flickr We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you know the dates or any other interesting facts [...]

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Can you date this photograph? [Kiama]

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

An aerial view of Kiama.
It’s grown a quite a bit since then. Can you date this photograph?

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