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Matthews, Harley
Writer, soldier and vigneron whose vineyard became a popular venue for Sydney's Bohemia.
Gilpin, David
Merchant and local politician who served as Lord Mayor of Sydney 1923-24.
Hecht, Charles
Publican who held licenses at several hotels around Sydney despite being a bankrupt.
Mission Impossible 2
Blockbuster film, made on location in Sydney in 2000, starring Tom Cruise.
Moore College
Anglican theological college that has trained Anglican ministers in Sydney since 1856.
Musica Viva
Independent professional performing arts organisation founded to bring chamber music to Sydney.
Bochsa, Nicholas
Harpist and composer who died in Sydney on concert tour in 1856.
Asche, Oscar
Expatriate actor-manager who toured Australia and played in Sydney several times 1909-24.
Berg, Charles
Accountant and music administrator who fostered chamber music and opera in Sydney.
Smith, Vivian
Poet, highly respected critic and longtime professor at the University of Sydney.
Thorpe, Ian
Australian swimmer, winner of gold medals at the Sydney and Athens Olympics.
Vanbrugh, Irene
Actress (1872-1949) who appeared in Sydney in the late 1890s-early 1900s
Wakelin, Roland
New Zealand-born painter who painted Sydney landscapes and cityscapes in modernist style.
Mulligan, John
Photographer who documented life in Sydney particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Pelham, Paul
English descriptive vocalist and character comedian who performed at Sydney's Tivoli Theatre.
Roberts, Alfred
Surgeon at Sydney Infirmary 1855-70 and later at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
White, John
Naval surgeon and naturalist who arrived in Sydney with the First Fleet.
Lodge, Percy
Sydney vaudeville and theatrical booking agent in the mid-20th century.
Buhrich, Eva
German-born architect and writer who was a champion of modernist design in Sydney.