'A Nation in the Making' by Alisdair McGregor

Book Review: ‘A Nation in the Making’ by Alisdair McGregor

This anthology reveals the best of that collection including some telling images of women and children, showing just how far we have come.

A Nation in the Making: Australia at the Dawn of the Modern Era by Alisdair McGregor, Australian Geographic, $59.95

This collection of 205 photographs showcasing urban and rural life during the years leading up to Federation in 1901 is not just a compelling social history, it’s a rare chance to see one of the most significant photographic collections of early Australia.

The Tyrell Collection, assembled by Sydney bookseller James R Tyrell was sold to Australian Consolidated Press, then under Kerry Packer’s ownership, who transferred the images to copy negative and gifted nearly 8000 plates to Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum.

This anthology reveals the best of that collection including some telling images of women and children, showing just how far we have come.

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