36 Vintage Photos of Melbourne in the 1970s
Melbourne is the capital and most-populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. The city occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into…
The Tasman Bridge Disaster Occurred in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1975
The Tasman Bridge was open to traffic in August 1964 in Hobart, the capital city of Australia’s island state of Tasmania. It was a four-lane, high level concrete bridge constructed with a central navigation span for shipping. Prior to 1964,…
On March 1, 1975: Australian Television Stations Officially Moved to Color
In February 1972 the Australian Government announced that all Australian TV stations would convert to color in March 1975. The transition to color TV was expected to cost the ABC around $46 million and the commercial channels $70 million. Some…
Interesting Vintage Photos of Motorcyclists in Queensland, Australia
Motorcycles are a fun way to get around. Motorcycles can help with work on the farm or provide entertainment through stunts or speedway racing. These photographs capture motorcycles from the early 1920s onwards. Joan Grimes, Australian Women’s Emergency Legion, learns to…
Wonderful Photographs of Australia of the Early 1960s
A collection of 40 wonderful color photographs of Australia of the early 1960s.
36 Vintage Photos of Melbourne in the 1970s
Melbourne is the capital and most-populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. The city occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into…
Thirties Queensland: The Decade Consumed by the Great Depression and the Lead Up to WWII
Queensland is a state situated in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous Australian state. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east,…
32 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of South Australia Around 1900
South Australia is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of…
28 Lovely Vintage Photos That Show Children Hanging Stockings at Christmas Eve
Christmastime means hanging up your stockings at night, waiting anxiously for hours with anticipation and sleeping late at night only to wake up late on Christmas morning to find them filled to the brim with small gifts and goodies. Christmas…
Amazing Photos of Beaches in New South Wales Around 1900
New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The…