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Surf life saving clubs marching past at the Bondi Beach surf carnival — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1938
photograph·1937·Bondi Beach

Surf life saving clubs marching past at the Bondi Beach surf carnival, 1938

State Library NSWSam Hood
Surf life saving officials with Adrian Curlewis at Manly Beach — photograph, from Manly Beach, 1934
photograph·1934·Manly

Surf life saving officials with Adrian Curlewis at Manly Beach, 1934

President Adrian (later Sir) Curlewis and Surf Life Saving officials with Gloucester at a carnival, Manly BeachSam Hood
Surf lifesavers on parade, Bondi Beach surf carnival — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1937–41
photograph·1937·Bondi Beach

Surf lifesavers on parade, Bondi Beach surf carnival, 1937–41

State Library NSWSam Hood
Surrey Hotel and Rose Bay tram, King Street, Sydney — photograph, from King Street, c. 1900–10
photograph·1905·Sydney CBD

Surrey Hotel and Rose Bay tram, King Street, Sydney, c. 1900–10

King Street, SydneyStar Photo Co.
Surry Hills chest clinic, Albion Street — photograph, from Albion Street, 1941
photograph·1941·Surry Hills

Surry Hills chest clinic, Albion Street, 1941

T.B. clinic [Tuberculosis clinic] at Surry Hills, 18 February 1941 / photographed by GrimesF. S. Grimes
Suspension Bridge over Long Gully, between Cammeray and Northbridge — photograph, from Cammeray, c. 1900–27
photograph·1900·Cammeray

Suspension Bridge over Long Gully, between Cammeray and Northbridge, c. 1900–27

Suspension Bridge, North Sydney ; Women's Club, North SydneyBroadhurst Post Card Publishers
Swimmers and spectators at the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club pool, Vaucluse — photograph, from Vaucluse, 1935
photograph·1935·Vaucluse

Swimmers and spectators at the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club pool, Vaucluse, 1935

Limbless soldiers, VaucluseSam Hood
Swimming pool, Avalon Beach — photograph, from Avalon Beach, c. 1920s
photograph·1924·Avalon Beach

Swimming pool, Avalon Beach, c. 1920s

AvalonRex Hazlewood
Sydney across Darling Harbour from Pyrmont, with the Town Hall, St Andrew's Cathedral and Great Synagogue — photograph, from Pyrmont, c. 1878–83
photograph·1880·Pyrmont

Sydney across Darling Harbour from Pyrmont, with the Town Hall, St Andrew's Cathedral and Great Synagogue, c. 1878–83

Sydney from Pyrmont
Sydney and its harbour from the height above Vaucluse — illustration, from Vaucluse, 1860
illustration·1861·Vaucluse

Sydney and its harbour from the height above Vaucluse, 1860

City and Harbour of Sydney New South Wales from the height above Vaucluse, 1861 / chromolithograph by G. E. PeacockG. E. Peacock
Sydney City Railway Extension, Norman Selfe's proposed new city centre — illustration, from Haymarket, 1890s
illustration·1890·Haymarket

Sydney City Railway Extension, Norman Selfe's proposed new city centre, 1890s

Royal Australian Historical Society : proposed plans of area near Central Station, SydneyCharles Bayliss; Norman Selfe
Sydney city street with tram tracks and clock tower — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937

Sydney city street with tram tracks and clock tower, c. 1920–53

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 099-146 : Church of England; City streets; Hubert Opperman, bicycle; Irene Purcell and Zane Grey; St Mary's Cathedral; William Street; Fun map of Sydney; Portraits; GroupsSam Hood
Sydney Cove from Bennelong Point — illustration, from Bennelong Point / Dubbagullee, 1812–13
illustration·1813·Sydney CBD

Sydney Cove from Bennelong Point, 1812–13

Views in New South Wales, 1812-1814 [and] Historical account of the colony of New South WalesRudolph Ackermann; Richard Browne; J. Eyre; Philip Slaeger; James Wallis; Absalom West
Sydney Cove from George Street, with Mort & Co. wool warehouses and shipping — photograph, from Sydney Cove, c. 1876
photograph·1876·Sydney Cove

Sydney Cove from George Street, with Mort & Co. wool warehouses and shipping, c. 1876

Sydney Cove
Sydney Cove with shipping and a careened vessel, after John Skinner Prout — illustration, from Sydney Cove, 1848
illustration·1870·Sydney Cove

Sydney Cove with shipping and a careened vessel, after John Skinner Prout, 1848

Views of Old SydneyCharles Bayliss; Freeman Brothers; John Rae (original drawings)
Sydney ferry Kanimbla berthed at a harbour wharf — photograph, from Sydney, 1934
photograph·1934

Sydney ferry Kanimbla berthed at a harbour wharf, 1934

Sydney ferry "Kanimbla"Ted Hood
Sydney from Dawes's Point — illustration, from Dawes Point, 1812
illustration·1813·Dawes Point

Sydney from Dawes's Point, 1812

Views in New South Wales, 1812-1814 [and] Historical account of the colony of New South WalesRudolph Ackermann; Richard Browne; J. Eyre; Philip Slaeger; James Wallis; Absalom West
Sydney from Dawes's Point, engraved for Absalom West — illustration, from Dawes Point, 1812
illustration·1813·Dawes Point

Sydney from Dawes's Point, engraved for Absalom West, 1812

Views in New South Wales, 1812-1814 [and] Historical account of the colony of New South WalesRudolph Ackermann; Richard Browne; J. Eyre; Philip Slaeger; James Wallis; Absalom West
Sydney Grammar rugby players gathered on the field — photograph, from Sydney CBD, 1954
photograph·1954·Sydney CBD

Sydney Grammar rugby players gathered on the field, 1954

Sydney Grammar, June 1954
Sydney Grammar School chemistry class — photograph, from Sydney Grammar School, 1954
photograph·1954·Darlinghurst

Sydney Grammar School chemistry class, 1954

Sydney Grammar, June 1954
Sydney Grammar School, College Street — photograph, from College Street, 1870
photograph·1870·Sydney CBD

Sydney Grammar School, College Street, 1870

Sydney Grammar School, College Street, Sydney
Sydney Harbour and Lavender Bay from Holtermann's house — photograph, from Lavender Bay, 1870–75
photograph·1870·Lavender Bay

Sydney Harbour and Lavender Bay from Holtermann's house, 1870–75

The Gap, South Head (?)American & Australasian Photographic Company
Sydney Harbour and the city from the air, before the Harbour Bridge — photograph, from Royal Botanic Garden, c. 1920–38
photograph·1920·Sydney CBD

Sydney Harbour and the city from the air, before the Harbour Bridge, c. 1920–38

Milton Kent aerial views of SydneyMilton Kent
Sydney harbour bay with moored boats, seen past Norfolk Island pines — photograph, from Sydney, 1950
photograph·1950

Sydney harbour bay with moored boats, seen past Norfolk Island pines, 1950

Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge across Port Jackson from a garden terrace — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1932–50
photograph·1935

Sydney Harbour Bridge across Port Jackson from a garden terrace, c. 1932–50

Hood Collection part II : [Foreshores: Sydney Harbour, rivers, lakes and waterways; beachesSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge across the water from a foreshore park — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1950
photograph·1950·Dawes Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge across the water from a foreshore park, 1950

Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge approach spans under construction — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1923–42
photograph·1923·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge approach spans under construction, 1923–42

State Library NSWSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch almost complete, seen from the North Shore — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, c. 1931
photograph·1931·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch almost complete, seen from the North Shore, c. 1931

State Library NSWSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch arms before joining — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch arms before joining, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch halves before joining — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930–50
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch halves before joining, 1930–50

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930
photograph·1928·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 044, nos. 053-068; Box 46, nos. 001-009 : Sydney Harbour Bridge constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, aerial view over Circular Quay — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1928–30
photograph·1927

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, aerial view over Circular Quay, c. 1928–30

Hood Collection part II, Box 022, nos. 001-019 : Airmen, personalities, pilots (including women pilots) and aeroplanes, MascotSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction — photograph, from Milsons Point, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, c. 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 016, nos. 018-029 : Pitt Street south from King Street; Sydney Harbour Bridge under constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction — photograph, from Milsons Point, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, c. 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 016, nos. 018-029 : Pitt Street south from King Street; Sydney Harbour Bridge under constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge before the arch halves met — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930
photograph·1930·Dawes Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge before the arch halves met, 1930

Sydney Harbour Bridge, S.S. Neiun Holland passing under Southern arch, April 1930Star Photo Co.
Sydney Harbour Bridge from Lavender Bay, with electric trains in the railway yards — photograph, from Lavender Bay, 1950
photograph·1950·Lavender Bay

Sydney Harbour Bridge from Lavender Bay, with electric trains in the railway yards, 1950

Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mosman — photograph, from Mosman, 1930–36
photograph·1930·Mosman

Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mosman, 1930–36

Mrs Margaret Rose Preston, January 1930 (at Mosman) and 1936Harold Cazneaux
Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, the arch nearly joined — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930
photograph·1928·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, the arch nearly joined, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 044, nos. 053-068; Box 46, nos. 001-009 : Sydney Harbour Bridge constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour from Bunker's Hill — illustration, from Bunkers Hill, 1831
illustration·1831·The Rocks

Sydney Harbour from Bunker's Hill, 1831

Sydney, 1831 [View of Sydney Harbour from the grounds of Cumberland Place, Bunker's Hill, west side of Sydney CoveCharles Rodius
Sydney Harbour from Flagstaff Hill, with Fort Denison at centre — photograph, from Observatory Hill Park, before 1870
photograph·1870·Millers Point

Sydney Harbour from Flagstaff Hill, with Fort Denison at centre, before 1870

Sydney Harbour from Flagstaff Hill
Sydney Harbour from Holtermann's house, Lavender Bay — photograph, from Lavender Bay, 1875
photograph·1870·Lavender Bay

Sydney Harbour from Holtermann's house, Lavender Bay, 1875

The Gap, South Head (?)American & Australasian Photographic Company
Sydney Harbour from Mr Blacket's house, Glebe — illustration, from Glebe, 1861
illustration·1861·Glebe

Sydney Harbour from Mr Blacket's house, Glebe, 1861

View from Mr Blacket'sConrad Martens
Sydney Harbour from the North Shore — illustration, from Sydney, c. 1840
illustration·1840

Sydney Harbour from the North Shore, c. 1840

Sydney from the North Shore, ca. 1840 / [oil painting attributed to Conrad MartensConrad Martens
Sydney Harbour from Watsons Bay, with the Garden Palace on the skyline — illustration, from Watsons Bay, c. 1880
illustration·1880·Watsons Bay

Sydney Harbour from Watsons Bay, with the Garden Palace on the skyline, c. 1880

Sydney from Watson's Bay, [a view], ca. 1880 / drawn on stone by S. Sedgfield from a painting by J. C. HoyteS. Sedgfield
Sydney Harbour waterfront from McMahon's Point — photograph, from McMahons Point, c. 1879–89
photograph·1879·McMahons Point

Sydney Harbour waterfront from McMahon's Point, c. 1879–89

Mort family - Photographs of Sydney & N. S. Wales [ca. 1879-1889Charles Bayliss; Kerry & Jones
Sydney Harbour with a sailing vessel and a distant city skyline — illustration, from Sydney, 1862–1902
illustration·1862

Sydney Harbour with a sailing vessel and a distant city skyline, 1862–1902

Collection of views of Sydney, and Wales, 1862-1902 / drawn by W. C. PiguenitW. C. Piguenit
Sydney harbour with warehouses and sailing ships — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1879
photograph·1870

Sydney harbour with warehouses and sailing ships, c. 1879

Views of Old SydneyCharles Bayliss; Freeman Brothers; John Rae (original drawings)