Picture Trails: Travel

By Road

Covering different eras, uses and models, this trail highlights images relating to Australia's motoring history. Glimpse images of Australia's most popular mode of transport, the motor car.

For more information try the National Motor Museum or visit the Powerhouse Museum.

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 Traffic Signals-.Demonstration of Traffic signals by driver of motor vehicle (turn right signal), 1928, Image Number A3560, 4131; National Archives of Australia

By Rail

Take a journey by rail through a selection of Picture Australia images highlighting the history of Australia's railways.

To find out more information on this topic visit the links page of The Australian Railway Historical Society's (ACT Division) or try the Powerhouse Museum.

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 Train on sea bank between Stanwell Park and Coalcliff Bridge on left was part of the lower main road to Sydney, 1915; 1910-1920, Wollongong City Library

Sailing along

Picture Australia provides access to an extensive collection of sailing vessel images from all eras. View highlights of Australias maritime history then try your own search.

For more information about ships try the Ships Picture Research Service or the National Maritime Museum.

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 Ship Parramatta (detail); McCredie, John Grant, 1912-1988; National Library of Australia