This item is no longer under copyright in Australia and is in the public domain. It may be used freely. When using or sharing this item attribution should be given to the City of Sydney Archives.

Tools

Full size thumbnail Fit to screen Fit to width Fit to height Rotate 90 degrees Zoom to 100%

Show Text / Transcription Show keyword hits Highlight keywords Download Add to My Collection Contact us about this Suggest an edit to this item Citation for this item

Dawes Point Battery, Dawes Point, circa 1911

Description

Unique IDA-01000345SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1912 and 31st December 1912Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeDescriptionThe battery at Dawes Point was the first permanent defensive fortification in Sydney, dating from 1791. Following Federation in 1901, when military operations became a federal responsibility, there was a prolonged debate about the battery’s ownership. The military moved out in 1908. This photograph shows the circular gun emplacement with five cannons mounted in carriages. Circular cuttings in the bedrock allowed the cannon to swivel.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationThe battery at Dawes Point was the first permanent defensive fortification in Sydney, dating from 1791. Following Federation in 1901, when military operations became a federal responsibility, there was a prolonged debate about the battery’s ownership. The military moved out in 1908. This photograph shows the circular gun emplacement with five cannons mounted in carriages. Circular cuttings in the bedrock allowed the cannon to swivel. Author/creatorCity of SydneyPublisherCity of Sydney

Characteristics

Colour depthGreyscaleDimensions 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6.5 x 8.5 in)Image aspectLandscape

Address

SuburbDawes PointPostcode2000StateNSWCountryAustralia

Building Information

Extant buildingNoBuilding nameDawes Point Battery

Access

Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

Identification

Source system ID094/094191Alternative IDNSCA CRS 51/365

Relationships

CollectionDeveloping Sydney: Capturing change 1900-1920BoxDemolition Books (Glass Negatives) - CSA069340Related Items000\000582