Sydney Harbour Bridge - 1938
Image 25000051 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Australian Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938, with a steamship in the foreground.
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - Tree Planting Ceremony at Camp Cove
Crowds watch a tree planting ceremony at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Sesquicentenary Ceremony, Camp Cove
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - Tree Planting Ceremony at Camp Cove
Crowds watch a tree planting ceremony at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Sesquicentenary Ceremony, Camp Cove
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Group of Aborigines with protest sign
Group of Aborigines with protest sign reading "Aborigines claim citizen rights!" ..This image is part of the collections of the State Library of NSW and has been used with permission. The State Library’s Flickr... more
Group of People at Camp Cove - Sesquicentenary Celebrations
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Sesquicentenary Ceremony, Camp Cove
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Ranken Coach: "Australia's March to Nationhood" Australian 150th Anniv...
Image 20174 - Ranken Coach: "Australia's March to Nationhood". H A Shaw and D McLean - Footmen, W Cartwright - Driver. Inside coach - Mrs W B Clarke and Miss M Coombes. Man next to the driver did not belong to ... more
Royal Australian Historical Society Excursion - 1938
NSW Sesquicentenary 1938 - Presbyterian Church Ebenezer - KR Cramp addressing RAHS excursion.
Clowns: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniversary...
Image 21806143 - Clowns parade ahead of a Luna Park float - part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of ... more
Capstan float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anni...
Image 21806142 - The Capstan float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park. "Time for a Capstan" can be seen o... more
Sesquicentenary Ceremony, Camp Cove
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
“Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniversary Celebra...
Crowds dispersing at the conclusion of the “Australia's March to Nationhood” 150th Anniversary Celebration in Driver Avenue, Moore Park.
Mick Simmons Ltd float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 1...
Image 21806150 - A 'Mick Simmons Ltd' float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a ... more
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - Sydney GPO
The Sydney GPO in Martin Place illuminated as part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
President Patten (right) reads resolution
President Patten (right) reads resolution, "We, representing the ABORIGINES OF AUSTRALIA ... on the 150th Anniversary of the whitemen's seizure of our contry, HEREBY MAKE PROTEST against the callous treatment o... more
Sesquicentenary Celebrations
Image 25000063 - The 'Australia's March to Nationhood' parade outside the Queen Victoria Building on George Street during the 1938 Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney.
ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park
The ANZAC War Memorial in Hyde Park during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Wirths Circus float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150t...
Image 21806137 - The Wirths Circus float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a col... more
Wales House, Southern Cross Illumination
Image 25000052 - As of 2010 this is the Radisson Plaza Hotel, formerly the home for John Fairfax.
Merino Sheep Wool Industry float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Au...
Image 21806123 - The Merino Sheep Wool Industry float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is ... more
"Australia's March to Nationhood" Sesquicentenary Celebrations 1938
Image 25000065 - A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in George Street, outside the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney...This image is part of a colle... more
Captain Cook Memorial, Hyde Park
Image 25000047 - The Captain Cook Memorial, Hyde Park, during the 1938 Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney.
Flags on Macquarie Street: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australia...
Flags on Macquarie Street as part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney, 1938. This image was contained within a roll of film found lying on a street. The film roll was donated to the Royal Australian H... more
Women in Colonial Costume - “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australi...
Image 20173 - Women in Colonial Costume Sydney NSW 1938 - Photo taken for Exhibition Catalogue. Photo of Miss M Coombes and Mrs W B Clarke Ranken Coach...This image is part of a collection entitled ‘Australia ... more
19th Century Tram float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian ...
Image 21806138 - A 19th Century Tram float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a c... more
Timber Industry float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 15...
Image 21806129 - The Timber Industry float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a c... more
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - George Street, Sydney
Guards on horseback taking part in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in George Street outside the Queen Victoria Building, 1938.
Marching Band: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anni...
A Marching Band participates in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney - part of the Sesquicentenary celebrations in 1938.
Forestry Industry float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian ...
Image 21806134 - The Forestry Industry float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a... more
Guards on Horseback: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150t...
Guards on horseback taking part in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Archibald Fountain
Image 25000057 - The Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park during the Australian Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Postal Telegraph, Telephone and Wireless Services Float: "Australia's ...
Image 25000038 - The 'Postal Telegraph, Telephone and Wireless Services' Float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in George Street, Sy... more
Tooth & Co. float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th ...
Image 21806146 - A 'Tooth & Co.' float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a colle... more
"Australia's March to Nationhood" Sesquicentenary Celebrations 1938
Image 25000064 - A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in George Street, outside the Queen Victoria Building...This image is part of a collection en... more
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - George Street, Sydney
A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade - part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney in 1938.
A blackboard displayed outside the hall proclaims, "Day of Mourning"
A large blackboard displayed outside the hall (Australia Hall) proclaims, "Day of Mourning". Leaflets warned that, "Aborigines and persons of Aboriginal blood only are invited to attend". At 5 o'clock in the af... more
Electricity float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th ...
Image 21806130 - An Electricity float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a collec... more
Peters Ice Cream Float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian S...
Image 21806123 - The Peter's Ice Cream Float proclaims "Stepping to Health with Peter's" and formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Ave... more
Health Council Float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150...
The Health Council float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Ranken Coach in "Australia's March to Nationhood": Australian 150th An...
Image 20171 - Ranken Coach in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. ..This image is part of a collection entitled ‘Australia Day 1938 - Sesquicentenary Celebrations’, which is avai... more
Sydney Town Hall Night Illumination
Image 25000056 - The Sydney Town Hall illuminated as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 1938. ..This image is part of a collection entitled ‘Australia Day 1938 - Sesquicentenary Celebrations’, which ... more
Horse and Carriage: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th...
A horse and carriage in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Central Station Clock Tower
The clock tower at Central Station in 1938 during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations.
"Australia's March to Nationhood" Sesquicentenary Celebrations 1938
Image 25000039 - A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in George Street, near the Queen Victoria Building...This image is part of a collection entit... more
ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park
Image 25000054 - The Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park during the 1938 Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney.
“Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniversary Celebra...
Image 21806145 - A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park. ..This image is part of a collection entitled ‘Australia Day 19... more
Sesquicentenary Celebrations Street Parade Using Trams
Tram and carriage in George Street, Sydney - part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938. Waldon's Hotel and Kum Ling Cafe can be seen in the background.
Marching Band: "Australia's March to Nationhood" - Sesquicentenary Cel...
A Marching Band taking part in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade - part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney, 1938.
Oyster Float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniv...
An Oyster Float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Radio Broadcasting Stations float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” A...
Image 21806141 - The 'Radio Broadcasting Stations' float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park. The float is... more
Arts Council Float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th...
The Arts Council float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Cronulla Lifesavers float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australia...
Image 21806145 - A Cronulla Lifesavers float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a... more
Sydney Town Hall Nighttime Illumination
The Sydney Town Hall illuminated for the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938
“Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniversary Celebra...
A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney - part of Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938
Section of Aboriginal meeting in Australian Hall
Section of Aboriginal meeting in Australian Hall, Sydney, organised by the Aborigines' Progressive Association mourners. ..This image is part of the collections of the State Library of NSW and has been used wit... more
Reckitt’s Blue float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150...
Image 21806149 - A 'Reckitt's Blue float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park. Reckitt's Blue was stirred i... more
Nock and Kirby Nighttime Illuminations
Image 25000053 - The Nock and Kirby building in George Street with nighttime illuminations.
Horse and Carriage - "Australia's March to Nationhood" Sesquicentenary...
Image 25000062 - Horse and Carriage taking part in the 'Australia's March to Nationhood' parade outside the Queen Victoria Building on George Street during the 1938 Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney.
Camp Cove, 1938
Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.
Wedding Float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anni...
A Wedding Float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade in Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney in 1938.
Empress of Britain and Ofania
Image 25000068 - The Empress of Britain and Ofania docked in Sydney Harbour.
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - Sydney Harbour from Camp Cove
Sydney Harbour from Camp Cove during the 1938 Sesquicentenary Celebrations.
Flags on Bridge Street: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 1...
Flags on Bridge Street as part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in Sydney, 1938. This image was contained within a roll of film found lying on a street. The film roll was donated to the Royal Australian Hist... more
Ford V8 float: “Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anni...
Image 21806152 - A Ford V8 float, which formed part of the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a collection ... more
“Australia's March to Nationhood” Australian 150th Anniversary Celebra...
Image 21806140 - A float in the "Australia's March to Nationhood" parade on January 26th, 1938. This image was taken in Driver Avenue, Moore Park...This image is part of a collection entitled ‘Australia Day 193... more
'HMS Supply' Replica in Sydney Harbour
Image 25000069 - A replica of the First Fleet ship 'HMS Supply', part of the 1938 First Fleet re-enactment in Sydney Harbour.
Sesquicentenary Celebrations - George Street, Sydney
Horse and carriage in George Street near the Queen Victoria Building as part of the Sesquicentenary Celebrations on Australia Day, 1938
Group of People at Camp Cove - Sesquicentenary Celebrations
Crowds at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, during the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in 1938.