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Sinnayah, Samantha

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Sinnayah, Samantha

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Samantha Sinnayah is a curator with a strong interest in social history and photography

Daceyville as Author

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Daceyville

Designed as model public housing for working-class families, Daceyville subsequently became home to returned soldiers and war widows. Saved from demolition several times, by community and union action, the suburb is now a living illustration of changes in town planning.