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Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney Nicholas Shehadie and his wife Dr Marie Bashir in front of the Sydney Town Hall, civic reception for Princess Anne, 28 February 1974

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John Aloysius Mulligan
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Mulligan, John Aloysius

National Library of Australia

Lebanese

Once called Syrians, and considered Asian, early Lebanese Sydneysiders succeeded in business, politics and the professions, from humble beginnings in Redfern. Chain migration has kept village communities together and newer immigrants have created a diverse range of religious and social organisations.

Lebanese

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Sydney Town Hall

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Built on the site of Sydney's first official European cemetery, the Town Hall was designed by architect JH Willson in High Victorian style and constructed of Pyrmont sandstone. The highly ornate interiors have seen pomp and ceremony, protests and performance, and the building remains a significant focus for the city.

Bashir, Marie

Doctor and academic who was New South Wales's first female Governor from 2001 to 2014.

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Shehadie, Nicholas

Rugby union player of Lebanese origin who achieved success as an international sportsman before his career in business and politics.

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