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South Head Lighthouse c1820s

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South Head Lighthouse c1820s

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State Library of New South Wales

[a1528287 / SV/129]

(Mitchell Library)

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Macquarie lighthouse

Early colonial Sydney relied on the safe arrival of ships bringing goods and supplies into the harbor and the construction of lighthouses has a long history. Today a Sydney landmark, the Macquarie lighthouse still stands proud and tall against the dramatic beauty of South Head.

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South Head

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Southern headland marking the entrance to Port Jackson which, since colonial times, has been an important location for civil and military maritime activities, and is now part of Sydney Harbour National Park.

Vaucluse

Eastern suburb located on South Head named after Vaucluse House. It is one of Sydney's most expensive suburbs.

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Macquarie lighthouse

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Greenway-designed lighthouse built of local stone on South Head and opened in 1818.