Bayliss, Charles.

"S. S. Austral Sunk in Sydney Harbor" [with] 3 Bayliss images: 'Rocks Outside South Head', "Barrys Bay", St. Phillips Church, Church Hill". Albumen photographs.

Ca. 1882. A view of the S. S. Austral in the process of sinking, with 3 Charles Bayliss photographs of Sydney.

The S S Austral is shown with many people still standing on board near the funnels, and surrounded by numerous rescue boats and small vessels. In the right foreground a sailboat passes by, and in the distance 3 tall masted ships stand by. Titled in period ink below the image. Not found in Trove. 8 x 4 1/2".

With three images by Charles Bayliss, the first titled "Rocks outside South Head". Trove 49183272 locates a copy at the State Library of Victoria. (7 3/4 x 6").

The second, "Barrys Bay, Sydney Harbor", not found on Trove (8 x 5", slightly chipped upper right corner). The third Bayliss, "St. Phillips Church". Trove locates a copy at the City of Sydney Archives, image number oai:cos.photosau.com.au:045017. (7 3/4 x 5 3/4").

The 3 Bayliss photographs with "C. Bayliss, photo, Sydney", photographer's blind stamp, at the lower left corner. Four albumen photographs laid down on thick album stock. Very good overall. Item #25080

Price: $175.00