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Eveleigh Carriageworks, Redfern 2010

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Eveleigh Carriageworks, Redfern 2010

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Economy

With the arrival of Europeans, the traditional economy of Aboriginal clans was disrupted, and gave way to the convict economy of the Commissariat and government stores. But this closed economy was soon opened by free settlement, whaling and sealing, shipping and farming success, making Sydney the port for a vast hinterland. Depressions and booms alternated, bringing poverty and prosperity to the city. Sydney's growth and diversity mean that regional economies now exist within the Sydney region.

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Contemporary multi-arts centre located in the northern side of the old Eveleigh Rail Yards at Redfern.

Eveleigh railway workshops

Industrial complex which contains some of the earliest engineering technologies in Australia. Built to service and build steam locomotives, it became a munitions factory during both world wars and now houses arts, theatre and conference facilities, restaurants, markets and technology industries.

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Redfern

Inner-city suburb located immediately south of the central business district whose sandhills were first settled by Chinese market gardeners and later by Aboriginal people who migrated to work in the local factories. Today it is a rich blend of public housing, renovated terraces, light industry and arts precincts.

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