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Postcard - Mural of 200 years since Captain Cook landing, circa 1970

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Unique IDA-01206885SeriesDonations to CouncilDateBetween 1st January 1970 and 31st December 1970Date qualifiercircaFormatPublication - PostcardDescriptionPostcard showing a mural which reads ''1770-1970' and depicts Captain Cook on a beach gesturing to a man to raise the flag. Soldiers in red coats stand with guns held high. One soldier is drumming and another is holding a gun toward a group of Aboriginal men. Behind the soldiers are men in civilian clothes in boats and on land. The Aboriginal men are watching holding shields and some hold spears. At the base of the mural are the words 'Coles Stores.' GJ Coles and Company Limited had frontages on three streets - Pitt, King and George Streets. This animated diorama was on the Pitt Street side.Cultural and sensitivity noticeWe ask that, in addition to standard copyright and privacy considerations, users of these resources uphold the dignity of the people, communities and places depicted or described and support ongoing cultural rights.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this item may contain images and voices of people who have died. In some Aboriginal communities, this may cause sadness and distress, particularly to relatives of those people.
If you are concerned about the availability of this item, please contact the City Archives.LanguageEnglish (eng)Digitised recordYesBorn digital itemNo

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Street number183-189Street namePitt Street typeStreetSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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

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Authenticity & integrityThis image of a previously existing mural was received as part of a larger donation. It has been described using information accompanying the photograph.
The City of Sydney advises that the depiction of this historical event has been influenced by the timeframe and context in which it was produced, and may not meet current community expectations.

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Postcard - Mural of 200 years since Captain Cook landing, circa 1970

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