When a Spade’s a Spade: the hanging of John Hammell

by Rachel Franks | May 6, 2021 | 0 Comments

On 7 May 1832, John Hammell (also reported as John Hammill, John Haymell and Charles Hammell) was hanged for the murder of his boss George Williamson. Not everyone was sorry Williamson had been bashed in the head with a spade, but committing murder has consequences....

The Hermits of Killarney Heights

by Minna Muhlen-Schulte | Apr 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

The picturesque suburb of Killarney Heights at Middlehead was a popular picnic destination named after Killarney in Ireland. However, 41 years ago it became indelibly associated with the suffering of refugees fleeing war torn Europe. [button...

CURRICULUM RESOURCES

Children in classroom at Blackfriars Public School c1913, State Records New South Wales (15051_a047_001280)

FREE downloadable units of study linked to the Australian history curriculum here.

BOOK REVIEWS

Violet McKenzie reading 1915 courtesy ExWrans

Read our latest book reviews here.

PROJECTS

New home for the Dictionary

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Catch up on our latest news here including reviews of some of the best books in 2016.

PIC: Man reading newspaper on deck of ferry approaching Circular Quay, 1906. By Harold Cazneaux. Contributed by National Library of Australia (nla.pic-an23242011).

FREE WALKING TOUR APP

The free Dictionary of Sydney app for your mobile device has four self directed walking tours for you to explore. Click here for details.

facebook

Unable to display Facebook posts.
Show error

Error: An access token is required to request this resource.
Type: OAuthException
Code: 104
Please refer to our Error Message Reference.

LISTEN ON 2SER

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

SEARCH

BROWSE

BLOG