Posts Tagged ‘Sydney History’

Barangaroo

Posted: October 7, 2020 in dogs, Sydney Streets
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The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the “Missing Link” at Barangaroo was opened, so we headed in to the city, excited to walk from Darling Harbour, past the new casino, all the way to Barangaroo Point.

Sadly, their definition of the missing link being opened and ours, differs. Some of the link is open, but until the new Metro station is completed, she’s not open.

We took this pic which is part of what’s been opened up. It’s been well done.

  • Walking from Wynyard to Barangaroo via the Wynyard (rail) link. Not keen on escalators!
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Parramatta Park

Posted: September 4, 2020 in dogs, Sydney
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Had a lovely walk around Parramatta Park.

No off leash areas, and the cafe was closed (!) but still, a good spot for a walk.

Fitting a new muzzle lead – she’s not impressed!
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Remember these? The attendant would place his foot on the lever to admit one person at a time through the turnstile.
Lovingly restored at the back of the new Parramatta Oval

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Never knew Parramatta Park had so many bats!

Centennial Parklands

Posted: December 2, 2019 in history, Walking
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We followed the Centennial Parklands History Walk app. It’s pretty well put together.

We started at the Federation/Paddington Gates, and learnt about… , ,

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The Henry Parkes Statue

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The Henry Parkes Statue

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the Charles Dickens statue

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Lachlan swamp, full of bats

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Lachlan swamp, full of bats

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Lachlan swamp, full of bats

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Lachlan swamp, full of bats

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The Federation Pavillion

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The Federation Pavillion

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the duck pond

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the duck pond,

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The Column and Rose Gardens

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The Column and Rose Gardens

and more.

Castle Hill Heritage Park

Posted: November 4, 2019 in history, Sydney Streets
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In 1801, Governor King established government farm at Castle Hill to provide grain for the colony within three years, 700 acres had been cleared.
It didn’t take long for convicts to try and escape and martial law was declared.
I’d heard of Australia’s Battle of Vinegar Hill but didn’t realise that the root of this battle was started here in Castle Hill.
It’s pretty remarkable that such a large tracts of parkland has been preserved for the future. Beautiful park to wander through.

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Gladesville

Posted: August 26, 2019 in history, Sydney Streets
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A beautiful late winter’s day for a walk around Gladesville following one of Ryde Council’s Heritage Walks.

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In 1963, Harry Triguboff built his first apartments at 20 Meriton St in Gladesville.
75,000 residential dwellings later, still building.

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Indie is still getting used to the water.
At Looking Glass Point at the end of Wharf Rd.
(The chimney in the distance is at Burwood)

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The old original pub building, still visible behind the buildings on Victoria Rd

Blue’s Point Rd, North Sydney

Posted: June 22, 2019 in history, Sydney Streets
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Our new pup Indie’s first proper walk. We forgot to take a pic of her first cafe outing!
A wander down this lovely strip this afternoon, following this guide from North Sydney Council.

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We’ve walked down this street before and never noticed the former Presbyterian School Hall

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1976! 1976! This chimney standing beside the fence at 126 Blues Point Rd belonged to a small cottage built in the 1860s. It was the last in the municipality to have electricity connected in 1976.

Randwick historical walk

Posted: June 10, 2019 in history, Walking
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From The Dictionary of Sydney, a well put together self-guided heritage walk of Sydney’s oldest municipality.

Based on Randwick City Council’s heritage plaques program, an app contains information on the best historical buildings and sites in Randwick.


Randwick’s pretty high… imagine the views to the ocean 100 years ago.


The Verger’s residence… I can’t help but see Alice from The Vicar of Dibly.


The Coach and Horses… my uncle spent a little too much time here each day.

There are beautiful rows of terraces in this old suburb.

The Presbyterian Church is nothing to look at from the outside.

So easy to take things like water from a tap for granted. The first public fountain in Randwick

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State Library Exhibition – “Dead Central”

Posted: June 2, 2019 in history
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Dead Central. the State Library’s current exhibition, is on display in Sydney.

Did you know that Central Station was the site of the colony’s first major cemetery? Thousands of graves were moved to accommodate the new station, which parliament wanted initially built in Hyde Park to avoid disruption.

Graves were moved to other cemeteries across Sydney.

A great exhibition – heaps of photos and a great audio guide. And FREE!

www.sl.nsw.gov.au/audio-dc

Abbotsford history walk

Posted: May 26, 2019 in history, Inner West, Sydney Streets
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Abbotsford. We’ve walked through here a few times, but not with an eye on history.

We followed the Canada Bay council walk which was well set out.

We discovered that the Nestle factory house (older people will know the one I mean)  was once owned by A.E. Grace of Grace Bros., Abbotsford had a baths, an animal quarantine establishment operated here and that Henry Lawson lived in Abbotsford for a while.

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We’ve been through here before but had forgotten the rich history. Sydney had a quarantine station for farm and domestic animals as well as for race horses.

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Horse stalls

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Probably an old punt location between Abbotsford and Gladesville

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Waterfront living in Abbotsford.  Just because you live on the water doesn’t mean you can afford to do anything with the site. Asset rich, cash poor.

Sydney Rowers.

Harris Park Heritage Walk

Posted: May 5, 2019 in Sydney Streets
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This weekend we were at Parramatta for an event, so we tacked on the Harris Park Heritage Walk for a historical wander through colonial western Sydney.

The Harris Park Heritage Walk is an initiative of Discover Parramatta
It’s poorly signposted as you leave Parramatta ferry wharf but is a good wander through Experiment Farm Cottage, Hambledon Cottage and Elizabeth Farm.

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