This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Woodley of Portland 19th Century Photographic Pioneer
A long readable reminiscence traces the life of Aly Wood, born in England, who migrated to Australia at 24. He worked as a photographer and explorer, later operating in Port Land and Brisbane areas, supplying portraits and photographic equipment. The tale covers his travels, hardships at sea, work in Hollow and Rockhampton, venture into Owens and Towan trades, and recognition by notable figures including Sir George Bowen.
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Tig Walery
Nire
Council of
Bout
Uae
Queenaland
Northern Territory
Holla
Wood
Heme
Clapton
Hamptonshire
England
Woodle
Australia
Pan
Ingrad
Jain
Victoria
Portland
Quuenaland
Poviland
Sare
Efus
Altuna
Sieone
Postland
Portland Downesy
Kanukag
Rockhampton
Tim
Ned
Sven
Rooidhampton
Hoya Heyland
Hin Norra
Uardea Duck Tor Boul
Daly
Houlla
Aeptt
Auall Soale
Doula
Ita
Tarven
Bofurs
Cobh
Coby
Clauh
Clement
Mr. Bodley
Ofan
Menser
Amy
Arthur Saul
J. Tl. Scullin
Melbourne
Bey
Soulin
Scullin
Arthur Smuth
Cate
Coes
Alt Furmad
Aloo
Sydney Thealées Beard
AWE Rodeo Sqwigmnent
Wollisry
Winch
Elie Mindy
Mesays Howarth
Wottes
Josey
MPR Gauattes
Dauahien
Hs Ducesshy
Midg
Howarth
Tate
Mall