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Panoramic Sydney

Scenic Sydney Most up-to-date Sydney panoramic views This printed booklet is from NRS 20499.  It consists of a collection of prints of panoramic photographs of Sydney’s buildings, parks, harbour, zoo and streets. It was photographed and printed by Harry Phillips...

Everyday Life in Wartime NSW

Everyday Life in Wartime NSW Highlights from the State archives Evidence of everyday life and experiences in New South Wales during WWI can be found in State Archives. Examples from the war time period are most commonly located in correspondence records, such as those...

Everyday life – Entertainment and recreation

Everyday life in Wartime NSW Entertainment and recreation This collection of archives focuses on the themes of entertainment and recreation in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Visitors at Taronga Zoological...

Everyday life – Consumerism

Everyday life in Wartime NSW Consumerism This collection of archives focuses on the theme of consumerism in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition. Interior of fish depot, Newtown. From NRS4481, MS3656P. Cigarettes for...

Everyday life – Transport

Everyday life in wartime NSW Transport Transport This collection of archives focuses on the theme of transport activities in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Mr Griffiths in machine ready for flight,...

Everyday life – Communication

Everyday life in Wartime NSW Communication This collection of archives focuses on the theme of communication activities in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Chief Secretary, George Black, Nov 1915. From NRS...