Historic Sydney : the founding of Australia
De Vries, Susanna, 1935-UUUU
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The book is an important record of Sydney suburbs, colonial mansions, convict cottages and part of the city that have been destroyed as well as areas that have been restored and are part of Australia's heritage.
Main title:
Historic Sydney : the founding of Australia / by Susanna de Vries
Author:
Imprint:
1983
Collation:
160 pages illustrations (some colour) maps
Notes:
1983 edition published under the title: Historic Sydney and its early artists
Contents:
The founding of AustraliaGeorge Street, Australia's first high streetAustralia's first hospitalA French spy at Sydney CoveMacquarie Street from Campbell's CoveRobert Campbell and Sydney's first private wharfThe artful delinquent paints Sydney CoveThe Rocks by John Eyre, convict artistMiller's Point and Darling Harbour in 1845Macquarie's SydneyThe Military Hospital and the Fort Street SchoolThe taverns of the RocksMiller's Point and the Last WindmillOld Sydney streetsSamuel Elyard and the Queen's wharfThe charm of the RocksBuilding the Argyle CutThe RocksCrime and punishment in George StreetBungaree, King of SydneyKing Bungaree without a kingdomGeorge Street in 1798George Street in 1883The building of the Town HallGeorge Street and the gold rushThe first Post Office in AustraliaDavid Jones opens in George StreetThe power and prestige of the Post OfficeThe old George Street marketsSt. Mark's Church, Darling PointSt. James' Church, King StreetSaga of the Governors' residencesThe New Government HouseThe burning of the Garden PalaceJohn Boston's Domain windmillThe sketches of Robert RussellFort MacquarieThe South Head LighthouseThe Tank StreamIn the DomainBridge StreetThe convict builders of SydneyThe Carter Barracks and the TreadmillLyons Terrace, Liverpool StreetThe Hyde Park BarracksThe Customs House and Circular QuayThe Custom House (continued)Building Circular QuayThe Sydney Morning Herald gold rushBerry's Bay and WollstonecraftDarling Point and CarthonaDouble Bay and LindesayThe views from VaucluseThe prince of Point PiperElizabeth BayNorth Sydney and Conrad MartensThe paddocks of PaddingtonThe first lady of AnnandaleBalmain and T.S. MortThe University of SydneyCleveland House, Surry HillsBen Boyd and Neutral BayManly and Mosman BayThe first ferriesThe Sydney regattaA proposal for bridging the HarbourGenesis and growth 1788-1888
ISBN:
9781922109934 (pbk)
Dewey class:
994.41 HIS
Local class:
994.41
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
128528
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 994.41 HIS | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |