Old Sydney
An old mansion at Yarralumla, 19271927Buy Australian Made Campaign Fort Street schoolboys riding on a model steam train at the Australian Manufacturers Exhibition, 19271927Charles Ward sound engineer fitting the soundhead to the projector of the De Forest Phonofilms sound film system, 19271927Crowds in the Domain with umbrellas, 19271927Duchess of York and Governor De Chair on welcoming dais, 19271927Duchess of York with Governor, 19271927Duke of York acknowledges the cheering crowd, 19271927Illustrating a Police Safety Campaign showing a traffic policeman stopping Ted Hood driving his fathers 1927 Studebaker Commander sedan1927Jim Ferrier, c. 1927c. 1927Lanyon homestead, 19271927Lanyon homestead, 19271927New gasmasks for the NSW Fire Brigade, 19271927Parade of Light Horse, 19271927Sound technicians setting up the turntable and amplifiers for the first talkies in Australia Warner Brothers Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson at the Lyceum The sound was recorded on a synchronized disc, 1927–281927–28The Duchess walking with chief of the Girl Guides, 19271927The Duke framed in one of the Arches of Welcome, 19271927The new T G Building being erected by McLeod Bros, c. 1927c. 1927The royal Yacht HMS Renown at anchor, 19271927Two wedding couples, 1925–301925–30Tying on the prizewinning ribbons, 19271927Unidentified young man in wide brimmed Akubra hat at the Australian Manufacturers Exhibition, 19271927William Reed filming The Romance of Runnibede, 19271927William Reed filming the silent film The Romance of Runnibede, 19271927Murray the Escapologist second from right has handcuffs fitted by detectives (cropped), 19281928Believed to be former Federal Treasurer Ned Theodore beside his 1928 model Hudson sedan Ted Hood 20419881928Amico House The AM I Company Ltd, c. 1928c. 1928Arrival of Gonsalez Opera Company with hands raised in fascist salute, 19281928Bags of mail stacked up, 1927–301927–30Finish of unidentified race, 1927–301927–30Fitting first vertical beam to first lower chord beam on southside bearer, 19281928Four unidentified JCW actresses and an actor arrive by ship, 1926–311926–31Gladys Moncrieff rides a poppyladen float donated by Holeproof Hosiery Company, 1927–301927–30Group of Fairfax passengers on the Narkunda, 19281928Group of racegoers in fur coats and rain gear, 1927–301927–30Group of the six Cup jockeys, 1927–301927–30JCW theatricals arrive in the rain by ship, 1926–311926–31Miss Caroline Carrie Fairfax and a young couple embark on the Narkunda 8 February 19281928Murray the Escapologist second from right has handcuffs fitted by detectives, 19281928Passengers Mr and Mrs Harry Osborne and friends, 1927–301927–30Robbie Burns anniversary service at his statue in the Domain, 1927–301927–30Three young women racegoers, 1927–301927–30Two unidentified JCW actresses or singers in fur coats with toy dog and doll on deck of a ship, 1927–301927–30Unidentified man and woman, 1927–301927–30Unidentified racegoers, 1927–301927–30Unidentified star actress greeted by manager It may have been Josie Melville Ted Hood 3151988, 1927–301927–30Gladys Moncrieff rides a poppy-laden float, donated by Holeproof Hosiery Company, 11 Nov 1927-1930 - by Sam Hood, 1927–301927–30Boy and girl, 1927–321927–32A group of 14 unidentified vigoro players Some have B W on their caps, c. 1929c. 1929A vigoro player jumps for a catch on the outfield, c. 1929c. 1929An under 12 sprinter on the starting blocks, c. 1929c. 1929An unidentified man wearing hat and spectacles, c. 1929c. 1929British Australian Petroleum BAP petrol tanker smash Plume Motor Spirit, c. 1929c. 1929Broken power wires, c. 1929c. 1929Children with socialite donors and Girl Guides, 1928–311928–31Closeup of under 12 winner, c. 1929c. 1929Delegates to the Shires conference, c. 1929c. 1929Finish of 2nd heat of first fours, c. 1929c. 1929Finish of fours, c. 1929c. 1929Furling the mainsail, 19291929Girl riders horse rears up, c. 1929c. 1929

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146 historic photos of Place not known, Sydney from the 1920s, oldest first. They come from Wikimedia Commons; each photo’s page gives its credit, its licence and a link to its original record.