#australiahistory — Public Fediverse posts
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ABC News (Australia): Goldfields diary of young Englishman uncovered after 115 years. “A six-month joint effort between historical societies from opposite sides of the world has recently solved the mystery of a century-old diary. The diary of Gordon Howard Tilly tells the story of a young engineer’s time in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in intricate detail. Its transcript is now available at the Eastern […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/31/abc-news-australia-goldfields-diary-of-young-englishman-uncovered-after-115-years/ -
Sydney Morning Herald: Out of 11 million photos, one news photo taken in the heart of Sydney is nagging Harry. “In a secret climate-controlled facility in Sydney’s west, photo specialist Harry Hollinsworth is working through The Sydney Morning Herald’s archives to save photos that brought history to life. The Herald celebrates its 195th birthday on Saturday, April 18 and Hollinsworth is […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/20/sydney-morning-herald-out-of-11-million-photos-one-news-photo-taken-in-the-heart-of-sydney-is-nagging-harry/