Comprising around 150 photographs, this exhibition illustrates moments in Australian history from the 1890s until the late 1940s, covering a range of themes, including sporting and social events, the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, aviation, rural scenes, industry, celebrities and politicians.
Each camera held only one negative at a time, and photographers could only carry a limited number of glass plates. Every shot mattered; subjects were carefully arranged to compose the perfect scene, one that would shape the story or refine the meaning behind an image.
Aviatrix Miss Freda Deaton in her biplane, New South Wales, c. 1930, nla.obj-160123173. Courtesy National Library of Australia, Australian Capital Territory
National Library of Australia
27 February to 20 July 2025
Australian Capital Territory
