#australiahistory — Public Fediverse posts
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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/ -
Government of Western Australia: Online database sheds new light on Wadjemup/Rottnest Island incarcerations. “For about 100 years to 1931, more than 4000 Aboriginal men and a small number of boys were sent to Wadjemup from across the State, often for petty offences or for cultural-related acts that followed customary laws and practices. The resource seeks to assist Aboriginal people by […]