Scott Bird Heritage Photography
Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.
Waverton
A harbourside suburb known for the beautiful Balls Head Reserve, named after Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball; Commander of the ship 'Supply' (First Fleet).
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Balls Head Reserve, Waverton, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Sydney suburb of Waverton, in the city's 'Lower North Shore' area. Named in 1929 after early resident Robert Old's home 'Waverton Estate' (which in turn was named for the English village).
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This particular structure is the Genia McCaffery Centre for Sustainability, part of the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability on Balls Head Drive - itself a part of the Sydney Coal Bunkering Company's coal loading system, built 1917.
Named for the North Sydney Mayor.
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