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Tarmons, Woolloomooloo, residence of Sir Maurice O'Connell 1845

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George Edwards Peacock
From the collections of the
State Library of New South Wales
[a140027 / ML 148]
(Mitchell Library)

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Peacock, George Edwards

Lawyer who was transported for forgery, and as a 'gentleman convict' turned to painting to improve his circumstances.

State Library of New South Wales

O'Connell, Maurice

Born in Ireland, Maurice O'Connell served the British Empire as a military officer in Ceylon, Malta and twice in New South Wales.

Residential building

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.

Tarmons

Darlinghurst villa built of Sydney sandstone later used as the first St Vincent's Hospital, and then St Vincent's College until it was demolished in 1966.

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