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Archive for the ‘History & Information’ Category

October 20th, 2008

History Today at Ford Denison

Fort Denison is one of Sydney’s most significant historical sites. Located in the centre of Sydney Harbour, this heritage area offers much for visitors of all ages.
When the first settlers arrived in Sydney in 1788, Fort Denison was a popular fishing spot known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye. The First Fleet renamed it Pinchgut, […]

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October 19th, 2008

Quarantine History and More at Q Station

Are you looking for a place to stay in Sydney? Somewhere to enjoy an indulgent meal? Something fun to do with the kids? Remarkably Q Station in Manly can offer it all. Put simply, it’s a one-stop entertainment destination.
Q Station doesn’t just want to teach visitors about history, it wants them to experience it. Through […]

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September 25th, 2008

Aboriginal Tours at the Gardens

Most people come to the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire the immaculately-kept blooms. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the way things were when white settlers first arrived. But Cadi Jam Ora helps you do just that.
As it happens, this part of the Royal Botanic Gardens is where European settlers and the native Cadigal people had […]

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September 10th, 2008

History Heaven at Hyde Park Barracks Museum

Step back in time and discover Sydney’s convict past at the Hyde Parks Barracks Museum.
The site, built by convict architect Francis Greenway, housed 15, 000 male convicts between 1819 and 1848. Later it became a female immigration depot, before being transformed into a government asylum for destitute women.
The museum lets you immerse yourself in the […]

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September 1st, 2008

Millers Point Celebrates

Sydney’s inner city will come alive this Saturday with the inaugural Millers Point Festival. The event has got plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
History buffs will love the guided walks, social history exhibition and heritage talks. Some of the area’s most beloved landmarks including Sydney Observatory, St Brigid’s Church, Kent Street Tennis […]

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August 21st, 2008

Step Back in Time at the Susannah Place Museum

Nestled in the historic Rocks district, Susannah Place Museum offers a fun day out for adults and kids alike.
The museum is actually a terrace of four houses which date back to 1844. The houses were occupied by working-class Sydney families from that time to 1990. Today the museum allows us to see how average people […]

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August 17th, 2008

Turn Back Time at Tramway Museum

These days Melbourne is the tram capital of Australia. But did you know that trams were an important part of everyday life in Sydney for a century? Turn back the clock and explore this important part of local history at the Sydney Tramway Museum.
The Sydney Tramway Museum features exhibits and photos showing the development and […]

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August 2nd, 2008

Historic Government House

Architecture enthusiasts and history buffs will relish a trip to Government House. This beautiful mansion was built between 1837 and 1845 for the Governor of New South Wales. But today you don’t have to be a VIP to step inside.
At the time it was built, Government House was considered the most sophisticated Gothic Revival building […]

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May 17th, 2008

Discover Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island may just be Sydney’s best kept secret. This heritage listed island is smack bang in the middle of stunning Sydney Harbour, and it’s just opened up for overnight camping.
This beautiful island used to be an imperial prison, industrial school, reformatory, and gaol. It was also the site of one of Australia’s biggest shipyards. […]

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May 5th, 2008

Old Style Grandeur at Vaucluse House

Sydney is a modern metropolis, but drive 10 kilometers out of the CBD and you can step back in time. Vaucluse House  was built in the early nineteenth century, and its stunning grounds and beautiful interior allow us to imagine what it was like to live in colonial times.
The house was built by Sir Thomas […]

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