C1879

Wollongong and its surroundings,- the thriving Shipping Port of an important Mining District.

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Very rare engraved views of Wollongong and environs. 1. Belmore Drain2. Market Street, showing Post-Office, Courthouse, and Anglican Church at the top of the Hill.3. Masonic Hall, Smith Street.4. Town Hall, Crown Street5. Pavilion, Agricultural Show Ground6. Wollongong from Flagstaff … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Wollongong and its surroundings,- the thriving Shipping Port of an important Mining District.

Date:

C1879

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

240mm

x 335mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1879

Description:

Very rare engraved views of Wollongong and environs.

1. Belmore Drain
2. Market Street, showing Post-Office, Courthouse, and Anglican Church at the top of the Hill.
3. Masonic Hall, Smith Street.
4. Town Hall, Crown Street
5. Pavilion, Agricultural Show Ground
6. Wollongong from Flagstaff Hill, showing Mount Kembla in the Distance.
7. Belmore Basin (outer view0

From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.

Biography:

Albert Charles Cooke (1836-1902)

Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.