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