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C1865
Christmas in Australia
Artist:
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Very rare double page from the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News. Henry Gilbert Smith purchased land in 1853 to develop his ‘Brighton of the South’, where people could enjoy fresh sea air and escape from the dirt and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Christmas in Australia
Date:
C1865
Artist:
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Condition:
In very good condition. Centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Image Size:
515mm
x 355mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1865
Description:
Very rare double page from the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News. Henry Gilbert Smith purchased land in 1853 to develop his ‘Brighton of the South’, where people could enjoy fresh sea air and escape from the dirt and noise of the city. By the end of 1855 he had built the first Manly Wharf, initiated a ferry service to bring day-trippers to his resort and built the Pier Hotel for more leisurely visitors. He purchased and leased over 300 acres of land and planned the streets and parks much as they are today. He named his project Ellensville, after his first wife, but later changed it to Brighton, suggesting to holidaying New South Wales residents, most of whom were British, that time spent here would be as good as a holiday at Brighton, one of England’s finest holiday resorts. The name Manly was officially adopted when Council was constituted in 1877.
