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Percy James Bryant Photograph Collection, 1930-1942

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This item is no longer under copyright in Australia and is in the public domain. It may be used freely. When using or sharing this item attribution should be given to the City of Sydney Archives.

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Government House illuminated by night, Sydney, 1938

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Unique IDA-01142007SeriesPercy James Bryant Photograph Collection, 1930-1942DateBetween 1st January 1938 and 31st December 1938Date qualifieryear onlyFormatPhotograph - NegativeDescriptionNight view north east of Government House, Sydney. Designed by Edward Blore in the Gothic Revival style, it was completed in 1845 to replace the first Government House which stood on the corner of Bridge and Phillip Streets. 26 January 1938 saw the Sesquicentenary (150th anniversary) celebrations of European settlement, and many Sydney landmarks were illuminated.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Percy James BryantGeographic location^[1]

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Colour depthGrayscaleDimensions (free text)127 Film - 3 x 4 cmImage aspectPortrait

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Street nameMacquarieStreet typeStreetSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Extant buildingYesBuilding nameGovernment House

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteWhen using this image please acknowledge the photographer, and that it is provided courtesy of the City of Sydney Archives.

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Authenticity & integrityThis series was donated. The donor provided information to the City Archives when this collection was acquired. It has formed the basis of the descriptive information added by volunteers and City of Sydney staff.

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CollectionRoyal Botanic Gardens and the Domain Percy James Bryant Photograph CollectionGovernment HouseBoxCSA118900

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Government House illuminated by night, Sydney, 1938