The notes from the State Library tell us that this image is of "Our Defenders The Naval Brigade In Action and is a copy of a print published in supplement to the Illustrated Australian News November, 1889."
This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks.
Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove blemishes and artifacts such as stains, mould, scratches and damage caused by the handling of the original. We strive to provide authentic representations of the original work that are suitable for enlargements that retain the tones and character of the original.
An illustration from the "Illustrated Australian News" of 1887. The artist was George Rossi Ashton (1857-1942). Ashton was born in England and emigrated to Australia...
A beautiful print from 1889 by George Rossi Ashton, depicting a scouting group of the Victorian Mounted Rifles. An illustration from the "Illustrated Australian News"...
1914 1st Australian Division Leaving From Melbourne
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A poignant photo from 1914 showing soldiers from the 1st Australian Division, being farewelled in Melbourne, before heading off to the other side of the...