Lucas, late commander of the Naval School expedition, intended to sell his camera and equipment which he put on display in  the office of Messrs. Joubert and Murphey, in Macquarie Place.
Lucas, who had recently left his position as commander of the Naval School expedition, wanted to get rid of his camera and equipment, which were being displayed at the office of Messrs. Joubert and Murphey, situated in a prominent location in Macquarie Place.