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Category: History

Trial Bay Gaol

Destinations

14 January 2023

Gaol, Australia, Beach, Building, Historical Museum, History, Mid-North Coast, New South Wales, Ruin

Trial Bay Gaol Now a heritage listed ruin, Trial Bay Gaol originally served as housing for a prisoner labour force to build a nearby breakwater. The breakwater was intended to provide a safe harbour for ships sailing up the eastern Australian coast. Construction of the gaol commenced in 1877, with work on the breakwater following… Read more
Bare Island

Destinations

7 January 2023

Fortress, Army, Australia, Building, Guided Tours, History, Military, Military Memorial, Military Museum, New South Wales, Sydney

Bare Island In the 1860s Britain removed its garrison troops from its Australian colonies, which resulted in a rapid examination of the colonies’ defenses. Britain’s war with Russia escalated fears of an invasion (not sure how Russia was going to send an invasion force all the way to Australia). As a result two Imperial Engineers… Read more
The Strand Arcade Sydney

Destinations

24 December 2022

Building, Australia, Guided Tours, History, New South Wales, Sydney

The Strand Arcade Sydney Located in the centre of the Sydney CBD and running from Pitt to George Street, the Strand Arcade is one of Sydney’s premier shopping destinations. Opened in 1892, The Strand is the only remaining arcade of its type in Sydney. With three levels, to explore and many cafes and restaurants, there’s… Read more