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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
The James Ruse Drive Bridge over Parramatta River. Built 1964.
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
Woolwich Dock, Hunters Hill.AustraliadrydockheritageNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney HarbourWoolwichWoolwich Dock
Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Canon is from the defenses overlooking Port Jackson; now sited in Parramatta Park. Cypher is that of King George III.
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.
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Ryde, Sydney, Australia
Train crossing the John Whitton Railway Bridge, built in 1980 to replace an earlier bridge (by John Whitton) on the same site. The original opened in 1886, and much of the structure is still visible.
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Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Superb convict-built brick wall surrounding St John's Cemetery. Replacing an earlier bank-and-ditch enclosure (which had fallen into disrepair), the wall was paid for by public subscription and constructed around 1820.
Faulconbridge, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
The Parkes Obelisk, Faulconbridge Cemetery. Marking the burial place of Sir Henry Parks - 'The Father of Federation'. His first wife, Clarinda, is also buried in this enclosure.AustraliaBlue MountainsFaulconbridgeNSWSydneycemeteryheritage
Near Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
Near Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
Take it easy.AustraliaCurrumbin ValleyKingscliffNSWStreet Photographyconstructionsigntravel
Blue Mountains, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Blue Mountains, Sydney, NSW, Australia
View from Govett's Leap, Blackheath. Named for Assistant Surveyor William Romaine Govett; who first noted this spot in June 1831. The name refers to the waterfall ('Leap' is Scots for waterfall or cataract), which is also referred to as Bridal Veil Falls.AustraliaBlackheathBlue MountainsGovett's LeapNSWSydneyheritagepanoGovett'sLeap
North Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Site of Darling Flour Mills, built in 1825 for John Raine. The site was later used by the Sydney Woollen Mills, who operated here from 1870-1975. The building was demolished around 1985, to make way for the Bunnings (hardward store) which is there now.
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Harbour, seen from Kirribilli.AustraliaJohn BradfieldKirribilliNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney HarbourSydney Harbour BridgeSydney Opera HouseferryheritagepanowharfView
Edinburgh, Scotland
The remains of the 15thC St Anthony's Chapel overlooking St Margaret's Loch. Holyrood Park.
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Macquarie Lighthouse. Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway and constructed in 1818 (though there was a navigational aid on this site from 1791), it was Australia's First Lighthouse.
This lighthouse was replaced by a similar structure in 1883; designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet. The crown is the most obvious change from the original (the tower itself is almost a copy) - allowing for a much larger, more powerful light source.AustraliaFrancis GreenwayheritageJames BarnetlighthouseLighthouse ReserveNSWSydneyVaucluse
Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Macquarie St Fountain, near the Sydney Opera House. Donated by the Lewis family, who ran the company Concrete Constructions for many years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Hub (originally built for the Church of Scotland, now the home of the Edinburgh International Festival). Designed by J Gillespie Graham and Augustus Pugin, constructed 1842 - 1845.Augustus PuginCastlehillEdinburghGreat BritainLawnmarketRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdomchurchheritagepub
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Barangaroo getting a bit of a facelift. Formerly an industrial area, it's currently being redeveloped as a mix of residential and public spaces.
The future of the beautiful (and heritage-rich) terraces overlooking the area is uncertain.AustraliaBarangaroobridgeconstructionHenry Deane WalshheritageJohn BradfieldMillers PointNSWpanoSydneySydney HarbourSydney Harbour BridgeWalsh Bay
Small Bird
Small Bird
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Sydney, Australia
The beautiful Taronga Zoo, officially opened on 7 October 1916.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin, QLD, Australia
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Created by beekeeper and conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths, and opened (as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary) in 1947.
Balls Head Reserve, Waverton, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Part of the Sydney Coal Bunkering Company's coal loading system. Coal was transferred to the top of this building, and poured down holes into coal skips in these tunnels. The skips travelled along rail lines to the nearby bunkering wharf, where the coal was loaded into waiting steamers.
Built in 1917 (and only closed in 1992), it was easily the most advanced operation of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The view from Regent Road, looking toward Holyrood Park. On the right is the former Waverley Station Goods Yard, demolished in 2004 to make way for City Council buildings.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The High Court of Justiciary - the supreme criminal court of Scotland.
The High Court itself was founded in 1672; this particular building dates to 1934-1937 (it was built originally as Edinburgh's Sheriff Courthouse). The building was remodelled in 2000 to house the High Court.court houseEdinburghGreat BritainheritageLawnmarketRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdom
Parramatta Park, Sydney
Rubber Duck, Parramatta Park. A 5 storey high and inflatable duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman for the Sydney Festival (aka 'Festival of Sydney').
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Glasgow, Scotland
Under construction.
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