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Lucky Envelopes, Kings Cross 1970-71

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Lucky Envelopes, Kings Cross 1970-71

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Ellis, Rennie

Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive

The Rennie Ellis archive contains thousands of documentary images taken by the late Rennie Ellis over many decades

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Kings Cross

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In the nineteenth century one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs, it became home to a vibrant bohemian community and later Sydney's red light district. Named for the intersection of Darlinghurst Road, William and Victoria Streets and once called Queens Cross, the area is now a neon lit mecca for tourists and Sydneysiders.