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The melancholy wreck of the Dunbar
One hundred and sixty years ago, a large sailing vessel called the Dunbar was wrecked near the Gap, just south of Sydney Heads, with the loss of 121 lives. It is still one of the worst disasters in New South Wales. Listen now After 81 days at sea, the Dunbar arrived... read more
History Week 2017: Pop! 2-10 September 2017
History Week 2017 is fast approaching, so it’s time to start planning which events you’d like to get to. This year History Week’s theme is Pop! and will be looking at Australian ‘popular culture’. As History Week enters its 20th year, the History... read more
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PIC: Man reading newspaper on deck of ferry approaching Circular Quay, 1906. By Harold Cazneaux. Contributed by National Library of Australia [nla.pic-an23242011].
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Were you there on that cold and wet morning in June 1964 when The Beatles arrived in Sydney? Over the years many fans have lined up at the airport to catch a glimpse or possibly a kiss from their favourite stars. Come and hear about some of the most memorable arrivals with Bayside Council this #HistoryWeek17 and share your own stories! Saturday 2 September, 2:00pm.
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Detail from MS Hill's 1888 map 'The City of Sydney', a birds-eye view over the city looking to the south and west across Darling Harbour. http://dictionaryofsydney.org/image/97526
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