Category: History
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Old Government House and Parramatta Park Australia
Old Government House Parramatta Australia Located on the banks of the Parramatta River, Old Government House is the oldest surviving public building in Australia. Additionally it is an important UNESCO World Heritage listed site, and one of 11 recognised convict sites that tell the story of Australia’s forced convict migration. History of Old Government House… Read more
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Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital
Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital Located in the Sydney CBD, the Nightingale Wing, Sydney Hospital, is a historical building of both medical and architectural significance. Completed in 1869, this sandstone and polychrome-brick Gothic Revival structure is the site of the first nursing school in Australia. History The Nightingale Wing owes its name… Read more
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NSW Masonic Club
NSW Masonic Club Located in the heart of Sydney, the NSW Masonic Club was built in 1927 incorporating Gothic Revival and Art Deco styles. Meticulously restored, the building is heritage listed ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy. As a functioning hotel, access to the many rooms is not always possible. However, during the… Read more