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Sir Kaark the Crow Comic, July 1947
Sir Kaark the Crow is a children's comic strip that featured in the Sydney Morning Herald. Set in a medieval land of dragons, knights, wizards and a bad baron, it combined common medieval themes such as chivalry and gallantry with animal characters…
Sir Kaark the Crow Comic
In this children's comic strip from the Sydney Morning Herald in 1947, Sir Kaark the crow escapes from the clutches of a hungry dragon by donning the armour of a knight who is bathing in a pool nearby. He is then asked to rescue the 'Lady in…
Sea serpent roof ornament, Lyttleton Street, East Launceston, Tasmania
One of three photographs of domestic roof-top adornments in Lyttleton Street, East Launceston. The ornament on this roof creates a sea serpent effect, with its body coiling along the roof line and its head raised to look over the roof. Also known as…
Mary Ann Simpson memorial window, St David’s Cathedral, Hobart, Tasmania
The Mary Ann Simpson (1857-1915) memorial stained glass window is in St David’s Anglican Cathedral, Hobart. The lancet window features St Michael as a knight wearing armour of the late medieval period and wearing a sword. He is killing a red…
Malt Kiln, Boag’s Brewery, Launceston, Tasmania
The 1886 malt kiln of the Esk Brewery of James Boag and Son (Boag’s Brewery) is in the northern Tasmanian city of Launceston. The façade is in the Queen Anne architectural style and includes a number of medieval features, such as…
London Court
This article from the Western Argus provides details of two clocks that were to be installed in London Court. After noting the accuracy of the clocks, which were designed to lose no more than a thousandth of a second per hour, the author provides a…
Lego Viking Shop Display
This strangely weapon-less Lego Viking warrior was used as an in-store display piece. The warrior is approximately one metre high and is wearing helmet with the horns associated with the Vikings in popular portrayals. His shield features two…