Raising the Farmer: Glass negatives taken for the Agricultural Gazette of NSW, 1890-1914
On 1 July 1890 the first issue of the Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales was printed by the NSW Department of Mines and Agriculture. It aimed to spread information about agriculture and aborculture, give advice to farmers, and educate the young seeking to be farmers, orchardists and vignerons. The first issue featured articles on insects, pests, ensilage, grading merino sheep, rust in wheat, manures, and vineyards, “many of which are illustrated with beautifully prepared plates.” Explore with us some of the 6,000 glass negatives taken to illustrate these articles - now digitally available on our website as a unique slice of rural life.
![Black and white photo showing wharf, horses and drays, Cowper Wharf Road](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/zl9du87e/staging/cf9c1e5da9a000da622609959d4b648217b6d7e5-1290x1131.jpg?fit=max&auto=format)
Maritime Services Board images
Dive into the Maritime Services Board images and see how you can find them
![Children playing outside with see saw and ride on elephant](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/zl9du87e/staging/fce02f8e31f47264204ba22845492c82f0bc5fb2-1174x914.jpg?fit=max&auto=format)
Public Works photographs: an unsung treasure
The amazing quality and variety of the photographs taken by the Public Works Department is a testament to the photographers. This webinar explores these images in depth
- Friday 25 October 10.30am–11.30am