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In 1907 David Scott Mitchell (1836–1907), a wealthy and obsessive collector of books, made a gift to the people of Australia. David Scott Mitchell, donor of the Mitchell Collection. David Scott Mitchell's revolving bookcase, Bequest of David Scott ...
The Federation Kiosk, Centennial Park, Sydney at the Proclamation of Federation, 1 January 1901. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. The movement had begun to gather real momentum after Henry Parkes wrote to the other premiers in 1889 an...
But as Peter Biskup points out in his book Libraries in Australia, the most important thing brought to Australia in the First Fleet which impacted on the development of libraries was the 'idea' of libraries. In Australia, the term Mechanics' Institutes wa...
Unknown, Portrait of the bushranger Ned Kelly, 1880, glass plate negative. More books, songs and websites have been written about Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang than any other group of Australian historical figures. Unknown, Kate Kelly, sister of Ned Kelly...
<br/>The Henry Parkes Museum is a great place to visit and reflect on things from years gone by. <br/> <br/>The latest addition for the Museum is for visitors to have the opportunity to see the 'Moat Cottage' a replica of Sir Henry Parkes's birthplace. <...
To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again. Email: info@henryparkesmotorinn.com.au<br/><br/>Hamiltons Henry Parkes Motor Inn is an attractive heritage style motel. <br/><br/>Motor Inn offers family suites,...
To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again. Email: info@henryparkesmotorinn.com.au<br/><br/>Hamiltons Henry Parkes Motor Inn is an attractive heritage style motel. <br/><br/>Motor Inn offers family suites,...
irn=176675&search=Federation&site_id=3 > A2778-823 Beaker, Australian Federation Commemorative Ware, earthenware, made by Doulton & Co, Burslem, England, 1901 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=176675&search=Federation&site_id=3...
irn=9976&search=classical+architecture&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=345595&search=classical+architecture&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=324624&search=classical+architecture&site_i...
irn=156125&search=Kemp&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=156126&search=Kemp&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=156129&search=Kemp&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/datab...
irn=75674&search=scrimshaw&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=228184&search=scrimshaw&site_id=3 > E4529-7 Whale tooth scrimshaw, sperm whale tooth, carved by Alfred Evans, Australia, 1855-1865 http://www.powerhousemuseum.c...
irn=374748&search=elizabeth+street+sydney&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=28755&search=elizabeth+street+sydney&site_id=3 > 85/1284-2098 Glass negative, half plate, 'Elizabeth St.', Kerry and Co., Sydney, Australia, c. ...
irn=90397&search=martin+henry&site_id=3 > 89/1149 Bowl, stoneware, W Martin/Adelaide Potteries Ltd, South Australia, 1880-1900 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=90397&search=martin+henry&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/co...
>User keywords, or 'tags', are words added to object records by other users to enhance their discovery. > + A4479 Writing box, papier-mache, maker u... > + H8981 Gentleman's table writing case, co... > + A10243 Writing box, papier-mache, black ......
irn=157452&search=flask&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=184984&search=flask&site_id=3 > A6005 Flask, Islamic, glass, maker unknown, 4th century http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=184984&search=fla...
border: 2px solid white; border-top: none; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 10pt; padding: 5px; background-color: white; } . > > Some circulating (legal tender) coins are issued with commemorative designs to celebrate international and national...
irn=80899&search=telegrams&site_id=3 87/942 Telegrams (3), wedding, Australia, 1902 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=80899&search=telegrams&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=163069&search=telegram...
irn=152817&search=parkes&site_id=3 96/338/1 Archive, Mary Cameron Parkes and Murray Parkes, Liverpool, NSW, Australia, 1891-1913 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=152817&search=parkes&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/colle...
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