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The explosion of Mr L'Estrange's balloon near Sydney 15 March 1881

From the collections of the
State Library of New South Wales
[a928612 / MDQ 079/33 (Printed Books Collection)]
(The Australasian Sketcher, 9 April 1881, p.116, Mitchell Library)

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State Library of New South Wales

L'Estrange, Henri

Aeronaut and funambulist, L'Estrange was one of the daring performers attempting unheard-of feats in Sydney during the 1870s and 1880s. Though not always successful, his exploits were usually both exciting and spectacular.

Airships

Balloons

Accidents and disasters

Woolloomooloo

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Once a desirable bayside address east of central Sydney, the area grew more congested and grimy as the wharves expanded and the boarding houses and pubs gave refuge to larrikin gangs and petty criminals. Though now bisected by freeways and rail it is slowly reclaiming its heritage and character with extensive residential development and sympathetic landscaping.

L'Estrange, Harry

Tightrope walker and performer.

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