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From convict slaves sent in the nineteenth century to the emigration of talented entertainers, artists and musicians, the island of Mauritius has long held social and cultural ties with Sydney. Their influence on Sydney and the French connection is a lasting cultural measure…

Early colonial Sydney relied on the safe arrival of ships bringing goods and supplies into the harbor and the construction of lighthouses has a long history. Today a Sydney landmark, the Macquarie lighthouse still stands proud and tall against the dramatic beauty of South…

SDN Children's Services is an early childhood provider that was founded in 1905 as the Sydney Day Nursery Association.

Richard Cashman is Adjunct Professor in the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism at the University of Technology, Sydney

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

Report incorporating public feedback on the transport plan and the first five-yearly review of the plan for Sydney's future.

Lesley Muir was a Sydney historian with many publications and a particular interest in the Canterbury area. She died in 2012

David Morgan is a consulting research historian. His blog 'A Sydney Anthology' explores the city's history though its art and literature.

Businessman who became a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and first Commodore of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.

Official artist on the Vostok voyage to the Antarctic under the command of Captain Bellingshausen which visited Sydney in 1820.

American jazz musician, composer and bandleader who played at the Trocadero in Sydney with his American Navy Band in 1943.

Painter and paperhanger whose civic involvement led to positions as magistrate and politician. He served as Mayor of Sydney 1871-72.

Feminist and writer whose independence and interest in social reform startled society in Sydney, and Melbourne where she eventually settled.

Cafe and impromptu performance space first at number 9 then number 41 Darlinghurst Road which introduced American style sandwiches to Sydney.

Art Deco style building at 149 Macquarie Street, Sydney. The red texture brick building comprises professional offices and residential apartments.

Novel depicting the concepts of societal obligations and exile set against a background of the constraints and opportunities of early Sydney.

Soldier and surveyor who arrived with Phillip in 1788, and helped draw up the first plans for Sydney and Parramatta.

Trader and merchant whose unsuccessful speculation in trade undid early commercial success and involvement with the building of Sydney Hospital.

Physician who became director of special therapeutics at Sydney Hospital and worked for a range of medical, scientific and charitable organisations.

London-born theatrical entrepreneur who extended the family business from New Zealand to Sydney, expanding from vaudeville into melodrama and pantomime.