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Australian Collection (#5)

"Unforgettable Moments in Australian History: From Olympic Solidarity to Iconic Landmarks and Wildlife" In 1968

Background imageAustralian Collection: Common staghorn fern, Elkhorn fern (Platycerium bifurcate), Australia

Common staghorn fern, Elkhorn fern (Platycerium bifurcate), Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: A view down Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia

A view down Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAustralian Collection: Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat

Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat
Plate 1 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Background imageAustralian Collection: Brisbane, Australia, satellite image

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Background imageAustralian Collection: Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) adult female, with young, standing together, Tasmania, Australia

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) adult female, with young, standing together, Tasmania, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Subaru Impreza WRC

Subaru Impreza WRC

Background imageAustralian Collection: Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Par, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Par, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: The founding of Australia (colour litho)

The founding of Australia (colour litho)
3641997 The founding of Australia (colour litho) by Talmage, Algernon Mayow (1871-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The founding of Australia)

Background imageAustralian Collection: David Boon Cricket Australia

David Boon Cricket Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Hamilton Island Reef, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Hamilton Island Reef, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Gloucester tree in Gloucester National Park, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

The Gloucester tree in Gloucester National Park, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Glenelg, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Glenelg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Glenelg, 1901. Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide on Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, established 1836, the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown

British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Steve Donoghue, Joe Childs, Fred Fox, and Brownie Carslake (who was Australian). Donoghue and Childs celebrated their fiftieth birthday in 1934

Background imageAustralian Collection: Supermarine Spitfire 8 / VIII

Supermarine Spitfire 8 / VIII
Royal Australian Air Force Raaf Supermarine Spitfire 8S flying in formation over Fields and Trees Date: 1940s

Background imageAustralian Collection: Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sunset from One Tree Hill, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Sunset from One Tree Hill, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Aerial view of Sydney Opera House, and a cruise ship in the harbour, Sydney, New South Wales

Aerial view of Sydney Opera House, and a cruise ship in the harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: stick, wild, wildlife, creepy, crawly, legs, closeup, macro, habitat, fauna, trees

stick, wild, wildlife, creepy, crawly, legs, closeup, macro, habitat, fauna, trees, close, up, natural, antenna, phasmatodea, outdoor, australian, life, beautiful, green, background, one, bug

Background imageAustralian Collection: Brunonia australis, blue pincushion

Brunonia australis, blue pincushion - Blue Pincushion (Brunonia australis) Coloured copper engraving by Ferdinand Bauer based on a watercolour by his own hand, 1813-14

Background imageAustralian Collection: Bob Fitzsimmons v Peter Felix in heavyweight boxing match

Bob Fitzsimmons v Peter Felix in heavyweight boxing match
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, v Peter Felix (1866-1926), Australian boxer, in a heavyweight match -- Fitzsimmons met Felix

Background imageAustralian Collection: Short Sunderland flying boat, RAF Wig Bay, WW2

Short Sunderland flying boat, RAF Wig Bay, WW2
RAF Short Sunderland flying boat B9604/RBJ, in service with RaF (Royal Australian Air Force) 10th Squadron. Seen here on water at RAF Wig Bay, Stranraer, Scotland, 11 June 1942. Date: 1942

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour

Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour - souvenir of the visit of the band under Drum-Major William Darwin F.R.G.S. and Pipe-Major Jessie Young

Background imageAustralian Collection: Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula) (potato grouper) (potato bass), Cod Hole, North Ribbon reef

Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula) (potato grouper) (potato bass), Cod Hole, North Ribbon reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAustralian Collection: Four Australian-built RaF Dassault Mirage III-Os

Four Australian-built RaF Dassault Mirage III-Os
Four Australian-built, RaF Dassault Mirage III-Os, including A3-24 and A3-39

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australian-built Dassault Mirage III-O A3-23 of the RaF

Australian-built Dassault Mirage III-O A3-23 of the RaF
Australian-built Dassault Mirage III-O, A3-23, of the RaF, landing at Avalon

Background imageAustralian Collection: Pomfret illustration

Pomfret illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Background imageAustralian Collection: Clock Tower and Post Office, Broken Hill, Outback, New South Wales, Australia

Clock Tower and Post Office, Broken Hill, Outback, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Convict transportation to Australia

Convict transportation to Australia
List of convicts embarked on the ship Merchantman from Portland to Western Australia, June 1864 Date: 1864

Background imageAustralian Collection: AFC Handley Page biplane at Haifa, Palestine, WW1

AFC Handley Page biplane at Haifa, Palestine, WW1
A Handley Page biplane belonging to the AFC (Australian Flying Corps) at the aerodrome at Haifa, North Palestine (Ottoman Empire), during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAustralian Collection: 19th-century gold mining, Australia

19th-century gold mining, Australia. Artwork of Chinese workers excavating and washing gold ores at a gold mine in Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Ducati 1098R F08

Ducati 1098R F08

Background imageAustralian Collection: Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

Background imageAustralian Collection: HSV Maloo R8 Australia

HSV Maloo R8 Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

Background imageAustralian Collection: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Campbell Parade and Esplanade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with many cars parked. Date: circa 1930

Background imageAustralian Collection: The Australian Cricket Team 1890

The Australian Cricket Team 1890. 1890

Background imageAustralian Collection: Australian cricketer Graham McKenzie. Local Caption watsccan - 27 / 07 / 2010

Australian cricketer Graham McKenzie. Local Caption watsccan - 27 / 07 / 2010
Australian cricketer Graham McKenzie. watsccan - - 27/07/2010

Background imageAustralian Collection: A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

Background imageAustralian Collection: Canyon landscape in Weano Gorge - Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara

Canyon landscape in Weano Gorge - Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara, Karijini National Park, Weano Gorge - Hamersley Range

Background imageAustralian Collection: Caricature of a cheeky Australian solder - WW1

Caricature of a cheeky Australian solder - WW1
circa 1916

Background imageAustralian Collection: Cartoon, My Boys! (British Lion)

Cartoon, My Boys! (British Lion)
Cartoon, My Boys! An imperialist depiction of the British Lion proudly commanding his Australian and Canadian cubs. Date: 1885

Background imageAustralian Collection: Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Beach, Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia

Beach, Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Karri trees in Warren National Park, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Karri trees in Warren National Park, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageAustralian Collection: Male Lyrebird - huge tail fanned out in courtship display

Male Lyrebird - huge tail fanned out in courtship display
Male Lyrebird in full display - a ground-dwelling Australian bird most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment

Background imageAustralian Collection: de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito FB-40

de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito FB-40
Royal Australian Air Force de Havilland Dh-98 Mosquito Fb-40 Flying Enroute Date: 1940s



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"Unforgettable Moments in Australian History: From Olympic Solidarity to Iconic Landmarks and Wildlife" In 1968, the Olympic Games in Mexico City witnessed a powerful display of activism. American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, symbolizing their fight against racial inequality. Standing beside them was Australian Peter Norman, wearing an OPHR badge as a sign of solidarity. Australia's rich biodiversity is highlighted by its unique wildlife, including the enigmatic Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine. This fascinating creature captivated many with its striped coat and dog-like appearance before tragically becoming extinct. Ned Kelly's Last Stand remains etched in Australian folklore. The notorious bushranger fought fiercely against colonial authority, leaving an indelible mark on Australia's history of rebellion. Jim Pike, an esteemed Australian jockey, formed an unbreakable bond with his legendary horse Phar Lap. Together they conquered racetracks worldwide and became national icons. The iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge stand tall as symbols of architectural brilliance in New South Wales' capital city. These landmarks have become synonymous with Australia's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Over millions of years, continental drift shaped our planet's landmasses into what we know today. Australia played a significant role in this process as it separated from other continents around 250 million years ago. The construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H Davis stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels that connect communities across vast distances. Throughout history, Australians have stood proudly alongside defenders of the Empire - serving valiantly within British Army, Navy, and Airforce ranks - showcasing unwavering loyalty to their nation. Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) represents Australia's naval prowess while safeguarding its shores through decades of service protecting maritime interests at home and abroad.