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C1909-1915
Map of the County of Cumberland New South Wales 1909
Mapmaker:
Rare, large scale c.20th map of Sydney by John Bradfield (1867-1943). Although dated the 1st March 1909 below the title at lower right, there is Bradfield’s printed signature within the top left key with the date, 24.2.15. The map includes … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Map of the County of Cumberland New South Wales 1909
Date:
C1909-1915
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued. Laid on archival linen.
Technique:
Lithograph printed in colour.
Image Size:
575mm
x 893mm
Paper Size:
600mm
x 920mm
AUTHENTICITY
Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:
1909-1915
Description:
Rare, large scale c.20th map of Sydney by John Bradfield (1867-1943).
Although dated the 1st March 1909 below the title at lower right, there is Bradfield’s printed signature within the top left key with the date, 24.2.15. The map includes the following railways: proposed metropolitan, future metropolitan, inner Zone suburban, outer suburban. goods only.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 3884106 (1 of 3 sheets only incomplete)
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 3884106 (1 of 3 sheets only incomplete)
John Job Crew Bradfield (1867 - 1943)
Bradfield was a civil engineer, who passed the Sydney senior public examination in 1885, gaining the medal for chemistry. Dux of his school, he won a Queensland government university exhibition and in 1886 matriculated at the University of Sydney. From St Andrew's College, he continued his brilliant academic career, graduating B.E. with the University Gold Medal in 1889. civil engineer, was born on 26 December 1867 at Sandgate, Queensland, fourth son of John Edward Bradfield, labourer and Crimean War veteran, and his wife Maria, née Crew. An associate from 1893 of the Institution of Civil Engineers, London, he graduated M.E. with first-class honours and the University Medal in 1896. He went on to receive numerous awards and medals throughout his career.
