Propaganda poster

Propaganda poster

Norman Lindsay.

Undated.

 

 

 

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   Plans for the construction of
   "Coryule"

Plans for the construction of
"Coryule"

Charles Laing, Architect 1848

 

 

 

 


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 Industry of working

Industry of working

Created by Grant Hobson, photographer, circa 2006.

 

 

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  Wombat 
             with young

Wombat
          with young

Classified as vermin in 1909

 

 

 

 

 

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    Elizabeth
 Batman's doll

Elizabeth
Batman's doll

A gift from her father, John Batman

 

 

 

 


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