Photographs of the Pylon Lookout Sydney Harbour Bridge tourist attraction, ca. 1950-1971 / compiled...
Photographs of the Pylon Lookout Sydney Harbour Bridge tourist attraction, ca. 1950-1971 / compiled...
Photographs of the Pylon Lookout Sydney Harbour Bridge tourist attraction, ca. 1950-1971 / compiled by Yvonne Rentoul
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
ca. 1950-1971
Call Numbers
PXE 1125 , PXB 575 , V/235 - V/241 , XV/122 , R 1104
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
3 boxes (approx. 97 photographs, 4 prints, 1 scrapbook, clippings) - various sizes
1 box (3 stamps, 1 mould)
7 photographs - 53 x 42 cm. or smaller, mounted on boards. - black and white
1 drawing - 76 x 56 cm - charcoal
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Publication information
Publisher's series notes
Image of 2 cats with the Australian flag appeared on the front page of the Sunday Herald dated 29 July 1951.
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Created before 1955
Research & study copies allowed
For photographs created after 1955
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Physical Access Conditions
Access to this pictures collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian : Applies to R 1104
Issue Copy
Partly Digitised : R 1104 - 3 stamps and 1 mould
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
V/235
Looking north across business heart of Sydney, 1 aerial photograph, mounted on board, 40 x 60 cm.
V/236
The city with Darling Harbour in foreground, 1 aerial photograph, mounted on board, 40 x 60 cm.
V/237
North Sydney and Milson's Point, 1 aerial photograph, mounted on board, 40 x 60 cm.
V/238
Kirribilli, Neu...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Photographs of the Pylon Lookout Sydney Harbour Bridge tourist attraction, ca. 1950-1971 / compiled by Yvonne Rentoul
Notes
General note
Pic.Acc. Upgrade Project - Information transferred from Pic.Acc.2271 as part of the eRecords Project 2011-2012
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Mrs. Y. Rentoul, February, 1978
Pic.Acc.2271
Administrative / Biographical history
In 1934 the South East Pylon opened as a tourist venue, and during the 1950s to 1971 the Pylon Lookout was managed by Yvonne Rentoul. The “All Australian Exhibition” showed displays of Australia’s achievements from agriculture to mining. The Pylon also housed a tearoom and souvenir shop. Yvonne Rentoul owned the famous Pylon White Cats. They had a...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXE 1125 , PXB 575 , V/235 - V/241 , XV/122 , R 1104
Record Identifier
1Drm24v9
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1Drm24v9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
913015
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