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Can you date this photograph? [WWI]

A slightly different Can you date? with an ANZAC theme.

These photos have been identified as ‘Army movement from Campbelltown 1914-1918 War’. They are part of a very diverse series of photographs, NRS 17420 State Rail Authority Archives Photographic Reference Print Collection.

We’d like to try and narrow down the date of these WWI photographs and if possible glean some more information about the uniforms being worn.

What are peoples thoughts? Can you date these photographs?

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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.

Can you date this photograph? [Farm Cove, Sydney HArbour]

With all the navy fleet goings on in Sydney Harbour over the past week, a ship themed can you date.

This is a view from the western side of Farm Cove looking north-east toward Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour.

Can you date this photograph?

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 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.

 

Can you…name this road?

NRS 20024 is a series of albums from the Department of Main Roads.

The series titled “Photographs of metropolitan, country roads ferries etc., and miscellaneous operations, New South Wales” consists of photographs showing the construction and maintenance of roads in New South Wales between 1926 and 1946.

While most of the photographs have been well titled and dated. There are a few that have no information about the location photographed.

Are there any landmarks in these photos that could help us …. name this road?

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Can you date this….fire engine?

When trying to date photographs, a handy tool is to identify any vehicles that may be present in the image.

Here’s a unique vehicle that was part of the military vehicles display at State Records Open Day last Friday.

Can you date this fire engine?

Open day 30 August 2013

Thanks to the Museum of Fire for coming to our Open day and displaying part of their collection on the day!