Sketches of Australian Fishes - Third Voyage of HMS Beagle Size:80 x 81 cm (A0) published in Melbourne in 1857

published in Melbourne in 1857 shortly after the Port Phillip District was separated from New South Wales to form the colony of Victoria in 1851

The railway brought freight from the far corners of the state into the port

cable tramways

enjoyed by visitors and residents of Canberra today

is one of the great achievements of the NCDC

Sketches of Australian Fishes - Third Voyage of HMS Beagle Size:80 x 81 cm (A0) published in Melbourne in 1857Creator James Barker Emery Date 1840 Following the famous voyage of Charles Darwin (1831 1836), the HMS Beagle embarked on a third voyage to survey the coasts of Australia (1837 1841). Talented artist and naturalist James Barker Emery (1794 1891) recorded these exquisite water colours of Australia fish species, which today are held in the State Libary of South Australia. They are treasures of natural history As well as their survey duties, the