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C1883
Sir Alfred Roberts, K.C.M.G.
Artist:
Artist unknown.
Sir Alfred Roberts was a member of the original committee and was elected as its joint Honorary Secretary. He remained as Honorary Secretary until 1897. He was greatly involved in the detailed planning of the original building and it was … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sir Alfred Roberts, K.C.M.G.
Date:
C1883
Artist:
Artist unknown.
Condition:
Small tear in bottom outer margin of the page, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
155mm
x 180mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1883
Description:
Sir Alfred Roberts was a member of the original committee and was elected as its joint Honorary Secretary. He remained as Honorary Secretary until 1897. He was greatly involved in the detailed planning of the original building and it was said of him that not even a nail could be driven without his authority.
Very rare engraving from the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News,
which was published from 1854 to 1889 and included a number of high
quality engravings in each issue. Each engraved illustration would take
an engraver between one and two weeks to make.
