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  • Dam, Lake Parramatta<br /> Hunt's creek was dammed in 1855-56, forming Lake Parramatta. Masonry wall designed by Lt Percy Simpson; land supplied by orchardist James Pye.

    Dam, Lake Parramatta
    Hunt's creek was dammed in 1855-56, forming Lake Parramatta. Masonry wall designed by Lt Percy Simpson; land supplied by orchardist James Pye.

    AustraliadamLake ParramattaNSWParramattaPercy SimpsonSydney

  • Australian Pioneer Village, Sydney<br /> Australian Pioneer Village, Sydney

    Australian Pioneer Village, Sydney
    Australian Pioneer Village, Sydney

    AustraliaAustralian Pioneer VillageHawkesburyheritageNSWSydneyWilberforce

  • Sydney, Australia<br /> Rozelle Tram Depot, Glebe. Opened in 1918; closed in 1958.

    Sydney, Australia
    Rozelle Tram Depot, Glebe. Opened in 1918; closed in 1958.

    AustraliaGlebegraffitiheritageNSWRoselle Tram ShedsRozelle Tram DepotSydney

  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Yoothamurra Kiosk.

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Yoothamurra Kiosk.

    AustraliaheritagekioskMarootaNSWsignWiseman's Ferry

  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Wayfarer's Grave (aka the Lone Grave of Thomas McFarlane), the resting place of surveyor Thomas McFarlane/McFarland who reportedly died of thirst in 1873.

    Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Wayfarer's Grave (aka the Lone Grave of Thomas McFarlane), the resting place of surveyor Thomas McFarlane/McFarland who reportedly died of thirst in 1873.

    AustraliagraveHawkesbury RiverheritageMarootaNSWWiseman's Ferry

  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn), built by Solomon Wiseman in 1826. Wiseman was born in Cobham, Kent - hence the name.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn), built by Solomon Wiseman in 1826. Wiseman was born in Cobham, Kent - hence the name.

    AustraliaHawkesbury RiverNSWpubsignWiseman's Ferry

  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Statue of Solomon Wiseman, who gave his name to the area. Near his family home, the former Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn).

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Statue of Solomon Wiseman, who gave his name to the area. Near his family home, the former Cobham Hall (now the Wiseman's Ferry Inn).

    AustraliaHawkesbury RiverheritageNSWstatueWiseman's Ferry

  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> The Thomas James Bridge. Built in 1830 (by No. 25 Road Party, under the supervision of Percy Simpson), it is one of 8 surviving bridges on the Great North Road (of an original 22); and the oldest bridge still in use on the Australian mainland.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The Thomas James Bridge. Built in 1830 (by No. 25 Road Party, under the supervision of Percy Simpson), it is one of 8 surviving bridges on the Great North Road (of an original 22); and the oldest bridge still in use on the Australian mainland.

    AustraliabridgeHawkesbury RiverNSWPercy SimpsonWiseman's Ferry

  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Grave, Wiseman's Ferry Cemetery.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Grave, Wiseman's Ferry Cemetery.

    AustraliacemeteryHawkesbury RiverNSWsignWiseman's Ferry

  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> The Thomas James Bridge. Built in 1830 (by No. 25 Road Party, under the supervision of Percy Simpson), it is one of 8 surviving bridges on the Great North Road (of an original 22); and the oldest bridge still in use on the Australian mainland.

    Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The Thomas James Bridge. Built in 1830 (by No. 25 Road Party, under the supervision of Percy Simpson), it is one of 8 surviving bridges on the Great North Road (of an original 22); and the oldest bridge still in use on the Australian mainland.

    AustraliaHawkesbury RiverheritageNSWWiseman's Ferry

  • Rouse Hill, Sydney

    Rouse Hill, Sydney

    AustraliaNSWRouse HillRouse Hill FarmRouse Hill HouseSydneyheritage

  • Bradleys Head Fortification Complex, Sydney, Australia

    Bradleys Head Fortification Complex, Sydney, Australia

    AustraliaBradley's HeadNSWSydneyheritage

  • HMS K13 was a steam-propelled First World War K class submarine of the British Royal Navy. She sank in an accident during sea trials in early 1917; killing the 80 people on board - 53 crew, 14 employees of the shipbuilders, five sub-contractors, five Admiralty officials, a River Clyde pilot, and the captain and engineering officer from the still-completing K14.

    HMS K13 was a steam-propelled First World War K class submarine of the British Royal Navy. She sank in an accident during sea trials in early 1917; killing the 80 people on board - 53 crew, 14 employees of the shipbuilders, five sub-contractors, five Admiralty officials, a River Clyde pilot, and the captain and engineering officer from the still-completing K14.

    AustraliaK13NSWParramattaSydneyheritage

  • “several hours (may be) occupied in contemplating the natural beauties of the variegated scene, surrounded by the stately forest which protects it from the scorching summer sun, in the centre of it’s valley, encompassed by stupendous rocks, a murmuring stream, delectable to the taste, meanders to the untaught notes of nature’s feathered care, that charm the ear with wild irregularity. Here caverns open to the untouched tribe, whose far recess forbids the approach of rude and chilling winds” (source unknown, as cited in James Jervis, 1938). (via <a href="http://www.uprct.nsw.gov.au/water_quality/facts/lake_parramatta/history.htm">http://www.uprct.nsw.gov.au/water_quality/facts/lake_parramatta/history.htm</a>)

    “several hours (may be) occupied in contemplating the natural beauties of the variegated scene, surrounded by the stately forest which protects it from the scorching summer sun, in the centre of it’s valley, encompassed by stupendous rocks, a murmuring stream, delectable to the taste, meanders to the untaught notes of nature’s feathered care, that charm the ear with wild irregularity. Here caverns open to the untouched tribe, whose far recess forbids the approach of rude and chilling winds” (source unknown, as cited in James Jervis, 1938). (via http://www.uprct.nsw.gov.au/water_quality/facts/lake_parramatta/history.htm)

    AustraliaLake ParramattaNSWSydneyheritage

  • St Albans Old General Cemetery, Sydney

    St Albans Old General Cemetery, Sydney

    AustraliaNSWSt AlbansSt Albans Old General CemeterySydneyheritage

  • Cattai National Park, Australia<br /> Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    Cattai National Park, Australia
    Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    AustraliaCaddie ParkCattaiCattai HomesteadNSWSydneyheritage

  • Cattai National Park, Australia<br /> Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    Cattai National Park, Australia
    Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    AustraliaCattaiCattai HomesteadNSWSydneyheritage

  • Cattai National Park, Australia<br /> Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    Cattai National Park, Australia
    Near Cattai Homestead, on Thomas Arndell's grant.

    AustraliaCattaiNSWSydneyheritage

  • Cattai National Park, Australia<br /> Part of a 1930s dairy and grain silo complex.

    Cattai National Park, Australia
    Part of a 1930s dairy and grain silo complex.

    AustraliaCattaiNSWSydneyheritage

  • Cattai National Park, Australia<br /> Part of a 1930s dairy and grain silo complex.

    Cattai National Park, Australia
    Part of a 1930s dairy and grain silo complex.

    AustraliaCattaiNSWSydneyheritage

  • Vinegar Hill Memorial, Castlebrook Memorial Gardens<br /> 1988 momument on the site of the 'Battle of Vinegar Hill', March 5 1804.

    Vinegar Hill Memorial, Castlebrook Memorial Gardens
    1988 momument on the site of the 'Battle of Vinegar Hill', March 5 1804.

    AustraliaCastlebrook Memorial GardensNSWRouse HillSydneyVinegar Hill Memorialheritagememorial

  • Fish Ladder, Lane Cove National Park, Sydney<br /> Fish Ladder, Lane Cove National Park, Sydney

    Fish Ladder, Lane Cove National Park, Sydney
    Fish Ladder, Lane Cove National Park, Sydney

    AustraliaLane Cove National ParkNSWSydneyheritageA60J5671

  • Fagan's Park, Sydney<br /> Fagan's Park, Sydney

    Fagan's Park, Sydney
    Fagan's Park, Sydney

    AustraliaFagan's ParkNSWSydneyheritage

  • Fagan's Park, Sydney<br /> Fagan's Park, Sydney

    Fagan's Park, Sydney
    Fagan's Park, Sydney

    AustraliaFagan's ParkNSWSydneyheritage

  • Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn, Australia<br /> Peats Ferry bridge, Sydney, Australia

    Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn, Australia
    Peats Ferry bridge, Sydney, Australia

    AustraliaBrooklynHawkesbury RiverKuringgaiKuringgai Chase National ParkNSWPeats Ferry bridgeSydneyBridgeheritageEdit

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> John Tebbutt's Observatory. Built 1845-1864, close to his father's house. Palmer St, Windsor.

    Sydney, NSW, Australia
    John Tebbutt's Observatory. Built 1845-1864, close to his father's house. Palmer St, Windsor.

    AustraliaNSWSydneyWindsorheritageobservatory

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor<br /> Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
    Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    AustraliaFrancis GreenwayNSWSydneyWindsorchurchheritagesign

  • The Bird in the Hand Inn, Pitt Town, Sydney<br /> Originally known as the Maid of Australia, an earlier Inn, the Bird in the Hand was nearby on a different site. The current building dates to the 1850s, and was restored in 1987.

    The Bird in the Hand Inn, Pitt Town, Sydney
    Originally known as the Maid of Australia, an earlier Inn, the Bird in the Hand was nearby on a different site. The current building dates to the 1850s, and was restored in 1987.

    AustraliaNSWPitt TownSydneyheritagepub

  • Pitt Town Public School, Sydney<br /> Various buildings, dating from 1878.

    Pitt Town Public School, Sydney
    Various buildings, dating from 1878.

    AustraliaNSWPitt TownSydneyheritagesign

  • Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia

    AustraliaBlackheathBlue MountainsNSWRenault LagunaSydneyheritage

  • St John’s Anglican Church, Wilberforce<br /> Designed by Edmund Thomas Blacket and built by J. Atkinson of Windsor. Construction completed 1859.

    St John’s Anglican Church, Wilberforce
    Designed by Edmund Thomas Blacket and built by J. Atkinson of Windsor. Construction completed 1859.

    AustraliaEdmund BlacketMacquarie TownNSWSydneyWilberforcechurchheritageA60J1526

  • Wilberforce, Australia<br /> Macquarie School House (1819) outside St Johns Anglican Church.

    Wilberforce, Australia
    Macquarie School House (1819) outside St Johns Anglican Church.

    AustraliaMacquarie TownNSWSydneyWilberforceheritage

  • Castlereagh General Cemetery, Australia<br /> Marked out in the original planning of Castlereagh and dates back to 1814.

    Castlereagh General Cemetery, Australia
    Marked out in the original planning of Castlereagh and dates back to 1814.

    AustraliaCastlereaghNSWSydneycemeteryheritage

  • Sydney, Australia<br /> Bowman Cottage, built 1817-1820 by constable James Blackman. Later sold to George Bowman when Blackman ran in to financial difficulty.

    Sydney, Australia
    Bowman Cottage, built 1817-1820 by constable James Blackman. Later sold to George Bowman when Blackman ran in to financial difficulty.

    AustraliaheritageNSWRichmondSydney

  • Ballast Point Park, Sydney<br /> Once the place where unladen ships stocked up on ballast before returning to Europe, Ballast Point was most notably the home of the Caltex Grease Plant for many years. The site was opened as a park in 2009.

    Ballast Point Park, Sydney
    Once the place where unladen ships stocked up on ballast before returning to Europe, Ballast Point was most notably the home of the Caltex Grease Plant for many years. The site was opened as a park in 2009.

    AustraliaBallast Point ParkJohn BradfieldNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney HarbourSydney Harbour Bridgebridgeheritagesign

  • Parramatta Park, NSW, Australia<br /> The George St Gatehouse, O'Connell St (opposite the intersection with George St itself). Erected 1885 to the design of Gordon McKinnon; replacing a small lodge built in 1820 for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

    Parramatta Park, NSW, Australia
    The George St Gatehouse, O'Connell St (opposite the intersection with George St itself). Erected 1885 to the design of Gordon McKinnon; replacing a small lodge built in 1820 for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaParramatta ParkSydneyheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> The Parramatta Justice Precinct, site of the city's first Hospital.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    The Parramatta Justice Precinct, site of the city's first Hospital.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaSydneyheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> The mural tells the story of the school known as the 'Native Institution' (1814-1822), an early attempt to force Aboriginal children to conform to a British way of life. The bridge in the background is the Lennox Bridge, built 1836-1839.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    The mural tells the story of the school known as the 'Native Institution' (1814-1822), an early attempt to force Aboriginal children to conform to a British way of life. The bridge in the background is the Lennox Bridge, built 1836-1839.

    AustraliaChurch StDavid LennoxNSWParramattaParramatta RiverSydneybridgesign

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> Jeffery House, formerly part of Parramatta Hospital. Built in the 1940s, and refurbished in 2007 as part of the Justice Precinct development.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Jeffery House, formerly part of Parramatta Hospital. Built in the 1940s, and refurbished in 2007 as part of the Justice Precinct development.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaSydneyheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> Church St, approaching Lennox Bridge. Prince Alfred Park on right.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Church St, approaching Lennox Bridge. Prince Alfred Park on right.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaPrince Alfred ParkSydneyheritagesign

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> St John's Cathedral, built 1855. The towers date to 1820, and there has been a church on this site since 1803.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    St John's Cathedral, built 1855. The towers date to 1820, and there has been a church on this site since 1803.

    AustraliaJames HouisonNSWParramattaSydneycathedralheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> The Macarthur Bridge (commonly known as the Gasworks Bridge - there used to be a large gasworks on the bank nearby), completed in 1885.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    The Macarthur Bridge (commonly known as the Gasworks Bridge - there used to be a large gasworks on the bank nearby), completed in 1885.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaParramatta RiverSydneybridgeheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> Hambledon Cottage, built by John Macarthur as a second house on his Elizabeth Farm Estate. 1824. The building in the background is the 'Our Lady of Lebanon' Maronite church.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Hambledon Cottage, built by John Macarthur as a second house on his Elizabeth Farm Estate. 1824. The building in the background is the 'Our Lady of Lebanon' Maronite church.

    AustraliaJohn MacarthurNSWParramattaSydneychurchheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> The James Ruse Drive Bridge over Parramatta River. Built 1964.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    The James Ruse Drive Bridge over Parramatta River. Built 1964.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaParramatta RiverSydneybridgeheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is under the James Ruse Drive Bridge) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is under the James Ruse Drive Bridge) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.

    AustraliabridgeDavid LennoxgraffitiheritageNSWParramattaParramatta RiversignSydney

  • Sydney, Australia<br /> Woolwich Dock, Hunters Hill.

    Sydney, Australia
    Woolwich Dock, Hunters Hill.

    AustraliaNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney HarbourWoolwichWoolwich Dockheritage

  • Parramatta, NSW, Australia<br /> Canon is from the defenses overlooking Port Jackson; now sited in Parramatta Park. Cypher is that of King George III.

    Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Canon is from the defenses overlooking Port Jackson; now sited in Parramatta Park. Cypher is that of King George III.

    AustraliaNSWParramattaParramatta ParkSydneyheritagesign

  • Parramatta Park, NSW, Australia<br /> One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is near where the road crosses Domain creek) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.

    Parramatta Park, NSW, Australia
    One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is near where the road crosses Domain creek) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.

    AustraliaDavid LennoxheritageNSWParramattaParramatta ParksignSydney

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