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Aerial view over Manly 1930s

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Aerial view over Manly 1930s

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State Archives & Records New South Wales

Statutory body established by the State Records Act 1998. The Act provides for the creation, management and protection of the records of public offices of the State and for public access to those records.

Based at Kingswood, State Archives and Records NSW manage and provide access to the New South Wales State archives collection, a unique and irreplaceable part of Australia's cultural heritage dating back to 1788.

Pools

Wharves

Manly

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Peninsular suburb at the northern entrance to Port Jackson, which faces both the harbour and the ocean. Its name comes from the 'confidence and manly behaviour' of the Aboriginal people encountered there by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1788.

Manly Beach

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Iconic beach on Sydney's northern coast, with three main sections Queenscliff, North Steyne and South Steyne.

Manly Cove

Bay inside the north head of Port Jackson.

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Manly Harbour Pool

Enclosed shark-proof bathing area in Manly Cove constructed by Port Jackson Steamship Company.

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Manly Wharf

Ferry wharf and entertainment precinct.

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