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Ferries KALANG, KOONDOOLOO underway with a warship (possibly HMAS CANBERRA) and HMAS ANZAC at anchor, Sydney Harbour
Ferries KALANG, KOONDOOLOO underway with a warship (possibly HMAS CANBERRA) and HMAS ANZAC at anchor, Sydney Harbour

Ferries KALANG, KOONDOOLOO underway with a warship (possibly HMAS CANBERRA) and HMAS ANZAC at anchor, Sydney Harbour

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1930
Object numberANMS1092[215]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionThis image was likely to have been taken from construction on the nearly-complete Sydney Harbour Bridge, Milsons Point. The vessel at the centre of the image is likely to be SS MATARAM.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of the many spectators and crowds who supported and followed the sailing races are also included in this visual record.