Photographs, c.1924-61

NRS 30

Reels 2796-2797; COD 423, aperture card nos. 8186-9224

These comprise a mixture of official and personal photographs, including: reserves, stations, homes and schools with interior and exterior views of accommodation and housing projects; pupils and teachers; station managers and matrons and record the visits of Government officials.

Original illustrations (photographs, drawings) published in the Agricultural Gazette, c.1892-1920

NRS 211

These illustrations are arranged in broad subject headings such as machinery and implements, horses, pigs, maize and fruit.

Photographs of fire brigade staff, Board members and Sydney fire scenes, 1884-1970

NRS 15454

The photographs include: Sydney fire scenes; official and sporting photographs of fire fighters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade; equipment and members of the Fire Brigades Board and Board of Fire Commissioners.

Photographs of the departure of the New South Wales Bushmen's Contingent for South Africa, n.d. (c.1900)

NRS 1254

Reel 2786; COD 422 aperture cards nos. 7774-7795

With the outbreak of war civilians throughout the Australian colonies enthusiastically volunteered for service. Each of the colonies sent between four and six contingents that served mostly in mounted units, often known as 'mounted rifles', 'bushmen' or 'imperial bushmen'. For further information see Archives in Brief 27.

Images are available for viewing in Photo Investigator.

Photographs illustrating early New South Wales, n.d.

NRS 1326

Reel 2786; COD 422 aperture card nos. 7596-7713

Copies of the photographs are held at State Records. The original engravings, illustrations and photographs are held at the State Library NSW.

Photographs of New South Wales, n.d.

NRS 1327

Reel 2786; COD 422 aperture card nos. 7714-7773

These photographs include: images of Sydney, for example Woolloomooloo, Circular Quay, the Botanical Gardens, public buildings and street scenes; the Blue Mountains; images of waterfalls, creeks and other places of interest in regional New South Wales; agricultural exhibits and mining scenes. A full listing is available in the reading rooms.

Photograph description books

These books are maintained in many series and are arranged by gaol. The books contain a photograph of each prisoner and details including: date of portrait, personal details, date arrived in colony, physical details, where and when tried, offence, sentence, remarks and previous convictions. The photographs are being progressively microfilmed and indexed. The index to the gaol photographs is available online.

General indexes to photograph description books, c. 1870-1931

NRS 1932

Photographic collection, 1850-1991

NRS 15051

The History Unit of the Department of School Education, when preparing school histories, research for public relations, or giving presentations created this series. The collection consists mainly of photographic prints. Most show school buildings, pupils, teachers, or educational activities, with most including an identifying caption and date.

Photographs of public buildings and war memorials in New South Wales, c. 1880-1940

NRS 4346

Reel 2786; COD 422 aperture card nos. 7796-8185

See Appendix E of the interim guide to the records of the Colonial (Government) Architect for a full list which is available in both reading rooms

Photographic album of the Royal visit, Sydney, 1954

NRS 4349

Official photographs of Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Sydney.

Glass and film negatives, c.1870-1988

NRS 4481

Reels 2787,
2546-2547,
2643; COD 121A&B,
and some aperture card negatives

These are glass and film negatives maintained by the Government Printing Office as a resource for government information and publications. For preservation reasons the original glass negative are closed to public access. Copies of some of the negatives are avaliable. A list of copies available is located in both reading rooms.

The State Library of NSW has digitised many of the glass and film negatives, c.1870-1988. These are available on the Library's PICMAN database.

Photographs of railways and tramways, c.1888-1910

NRS 4482

Reel 2787; COD 121A

These photographs include images of railway stations in the Sydney metropolitan area, the Blue Mountains, and regoinal areas; railway yards; tracks, tunnels, lines, bridges and overpasses; the construction of the Central Railway Station and tramways. A full listing is available in the reading room.

Photographs, c.1920-21

NRS 8095

These photographs from the Returned Soldiers Settlement Branch, show the clearing of land, construction of houses, crops and farming activities on soldier settlements established following World War I.

Glass negatives and lantern slides of construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1921-32

NRS 9781

NRS 9784

Reels 2644, 2717-2718; COD 122

Glass negatives and photographic negatives, c. 1870-1960

NRS 9856

Reel 2755; COD123, aperture card nos. 3203-3372, 3745-7273

These negatives record the construction of wharves and adjoining facilities in Sydney Harbour, views of Port Jackson, H.M.S. Indefatigable and Formidable, diagrams of technical systems, shipping movements, beacons, and demolition sites.

Photographs, 1890-1959

NRS 10738

This series consists principally of photographs of the Royal National Park including flora and fauna. Many images relate to the recreational facilities around Audley and include photographs of people boating, playing sports, bushwalking, picnicking and participating in ceremonies.

Photographs of the 150th Anniversary celebrations, 1938

NRS 12135

These photographs depict activities celebrating European settlement.

Photographs of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Federation, 1951

NRS 12137

Photographs taken during cleansing operations in quarantine areas, Sydney, 1900

NRS 12487

Reel 2746, COD 123, aperture card nos. 7274-7595

Photographs of quarantine areas following the outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1900.

Sydney Harbour Bridge photographic albums, 1923-33

NRS 12685

Photographs of the construction stages of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

For further information see Archives in Brief 37 and Archives in Brief 38.

Photographs taken by Max Dupain showing the various stages of construction of the Sydney Opera House, 1959-73

NRS 12688

These images may be viewed via Photo Investigator. For further information see Archives in Brief 28 and Archives in Brief 30.

State Rail Photographic Reference Print Collection

NRS 17420

This series consists of reference prints from a variety of sources within State Rail and predecessor organisations. The print collection is held at Western Sydney. A subject index is available at both reading rooms.

Original prints of photographs used in New South Wales trains, c.1940-60

NRS 12932

Tourism photographs of scenes from metropolitan and country New South Wales. These images may be viewed via Photo Investigator.