State Library of South Australia

Darwin [B 5060] • Photograph

Info

Share
- facebook
- twitter
- pinterest
- google+
- email
Buy
Download
Permanent link
Print

Prev Next

Summary

[General description] This view looks out over the bay to the hill where the government buildings are situated. The area is covered with light bush with buildings in cleared areas, the largest possibly warehouses. Various small craft are anchored in the bay. [On back of photograph] 'Government House and Government Offices, Darwin, looking from Fort Hill / Government House stands on the high ground on the left. The Government Offices are on the high ground to the right. The elaborate building not far from the water's edge was built as a residence by J.C. Knight with prison labour. It was known as 'Knight's Folly / 1887' (Another hand) The view is 'looking north- Vide Foelsche album of views lent by L.J. Burton, Kapunda'.

Restrictions

This image has no known copyright restrictions.

Please refer to the State Library's Conditions of use.

Learn more about copyright and our collection.

Physical description

Photograph; 18.6 cm x 14.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1887

Collection

Part of Darwin Collection

Subject

Shipping -- Northern Territory -- Darwin
Public buildings -- Northern Territory -- Darwin

Catalogue record

Return to catalogue

General notes

Geospatial coordinates indicate an approximate location.

Digitisation information

Date

12/09/2008

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

10,910 x 8,261 pixels (90.1 MP)

Size

270.41 MB

Location

Ask Us

If you would like further information about this image, please Ask Us