Archdeacon A.N. Williamson Collection

These images were scanned from items in the Williamson Collection of some 450 photographic glass slides and other items, which was acquired by the archives section of the Auchmuty Library. The collection was assembled by Archdeacon A.N. Williamson, who served for many years in the diocese of Newcastle, as well as travelling extensively in the South Pacific area. The collection vividly portrays town and country life in Australia, particularly in Sydney and the Hunter Valley, soon after the turn of the century. The collection also illustrates life in Japan, Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Fiji, from the turn of the century until the mid-1930s.

This material dealing with First Nations people and those of other cultures is historic and has been created by a non-indigenous person and may contain misrepresentations or material that is considered offensive in today's context.

The photos in this collection are in the public domain and are free to use. As a courtesy, please acknowledge the image source, "Image created by Archdeacon A.N. Williamson and held by the University of Newcastle Library's Special Collections".

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