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C1876
The Sydney Necropolis.-Haslem’s Creek.
Artist:
Rare c.19th engraving of Rookwood cemetery. The cemetery established in 1868 on the railway line between Sydney and Parramatta at Haslem’s Creek. It became known as the Rookwood Necropolis after the suburb in which it was located. The suburb’s name … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Sydney Necropolis.-Haslem’s Creek.
Date:
C1876
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
372mm
x 267mm
Paper Size:
424mm
x 292mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1876
Description:
Rare c.19th engraving of Rookwood cemetery.
The cemetery established in 1868 on the railway line between Sydney and Parramatta at Haslem’s Creek. It became known as the Rookwood Necropolis after the suburb in which it was located. The suburb’s name was eventually changed to Lidcombe, but the cemetery retained the name of Rookwood.
From the original edition of the Town & Country Journal.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919
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