Item 135 - Launceston Streetscapes

Launceston from Windmill HillLaunceston from beyond Cataract BridgeSt. John's Street, LauncestonOn the banks of the Tamar RiverPublic Buildings  LauncestonRiver Tamar from Cataract HillLaunceston Town HallCataract Bridge and Launceston

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Reference code

AU TAS UTAS SPARC W9-Ph-135

Title

Launceston Streetscapes

Date(s)

  • c1881 (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 photograph

Context area

Name of creator

(1841-1899)

Biographical history

James Backhouse Walker (1841-1899), solicitor and historian, was born on 14 October 1841 in Hobart Town, son of George Washington Walker, shopkeeper, and his wife Sarah Benson, daughter of Robert Mather. Educated at the High School, Government Domain, ... »

Name of creator

(1878 -1891)

Administrative history

Anson Brothers (Henry, Richard & Joshua) had photographic studios in Liverpool, Collins, and Elizabeth Streets between 1878 and 1891. Joshua Anson was an apprentice of H.H. Bailey

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Photograph of Launceston, Cataract Bridge, Tamar River. Photographers : WA Cawston, Anson Bros.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open for research

Conditions governing reproduction

This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence. For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact Special.... »

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