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Brewer who fulfilled his civic responsibilities at both local and state levels. He served as Mayor of Sydney 1896-97.

Prominent barrister, judge and politician who also oversaw a period of significant change as chancellor of the University of Sydney.

US-born architect and landscape architect best known for his role in designing Canberra and the Sydney suburb of Castlecrag.

Architect who designed some of Sydney's best known theatres during the 1920s, as well as the Bunnerong power station.

Sculptor and artist, and Lecturer at Sydney Teachers College,  who won the Wynne Prize for landscape painting in 1915.

Arriving in Sydney in 1939, Eva Buhrich worked in architectural design until the poor pay rates for women architects drove her to writing. She became a well-known commentator on architecture and design, writing for magazines, industry journals and the Sydney Morning Herald.…

Far south-western suburb, 55 kilometres from central Sydney. It is named after the property of former convict Samuel Larken.

Far northern semi-rural suburb five kilometres west of Berowra. In 2002 its public school was the smallest in Sydney.

Street at the western edge of Sydney's central business district which gives its name to the locality around it.

Western Sydney group which aims to assist in reuniting families and educating the community about Aboriginal heritage and culture.

Novel that chronicles the Parker family over the decades during which their farm becomes part of Sydney's suburban expansion.

An annual ethnic folk festival first held in Sydney in 1973 and involving performers from several dozen ethnic groups.

Manufacturer of writing and drawing instruments which began in Germany in 1835. It was established in Sydney in 1931.

Umbrella organisation for the Young Men's Societies of various Sydney Catholic parishes which organised lectures, debates and social events

Cultural and social organisation that helped Aboriginal people who had moved to Sydney to find jobs, housing and a community.

Unitarian minister transported to New South Wales for sedition who became a pioneer in trade, manufacture and shipbuilding in Sydney.

Anglican bishop and school teacher and principal, he was elected Archbishop of Sydney in 1982 and served until 1993.

Magistrate and coroner. Hawkins was was appointed to the position of acting Sydney City Coroner in Sydney before being officially appointed to the position in March 1911. He was appointed to the position of Special Magistrate of the Children’s Court in 1919, sharing his…

Association formed to preserve the history of Sydney's classic open skiffs and race 18 foot and 10 foot replicas.

Road bridge crossing the Cooks River. It carries the General Holmes Drive, linking Sydney Airport at Mascot to Kyeemagh.