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Putland, John
Naval lieutenant who accompanied his wife and father-in-law, Governor Bligh to Sydney.
Wallace, Wellington
Flautist who travelled with his brother to perform in Sydney in 1836.
Bruce, Lenny
American comedian whose 1962 shows were considered too risque for conservative Sydney.
Hecht, Charles
Publican who held licenses at several hotels around Sydney despite being a bankrupt.
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.
Mission Impossible 2
Blockbuster film, made on location in Sydney in 2000, starring Tom Cruise.
Costanzo, Evasio
Journalist who became editor and owner of La Fiamma, Sydney's Italian newspaper.
Gurney, Theodore
Second professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at the University of Sydney.
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
Lodge, Percy
Sydney vaudeville and theatrical booking agent in the mid-20th century.
Mulligan, John
Photographer who documented life in Sydney particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
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.
Buhrich, Eva
German-born architect and writer who was a champion of modernist design in Sydney.
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.