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Balmoral Beach with sailing boat c1915

Balmoral Beach with sailing boat c1915

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Harold Cazneaux

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Cazneaux, Harold

National Library of Australia

Sailing

Sydney's first European colonists clung to the coastline and looked to the harbour and the sea for survival. Early recreational sailing was a product of the city's function as a seaport town. Sailing has since adapted to reflect and contribute Sydney's changing culture and customs.

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Balmoral Beach

The harbour beach faces north east and is sheltered from ocean swell by Middle Head. The entire beach is listed on the Register of the National Estate as the 'Balmoral Beach Conservation Area'.

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Balmoral

Harbourside locality in the suburb of Mosman.

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