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Composer, administrator and critic, George de Cairos-Rego was an advocate of the establishment of the Sydney Conservatorium.

Demolished in 1932, Ultimo House was then claimed to be Sydney's oldest residence. It had been one of the most prestigious houses in the colony.

Greg Jackson is an archaeology student at the University of Sydney. Prior to this heworked as an engineer and TAFE teacher.

Protest held on the sesquicentenary of the founding of Sydney, to highlight the Aboriginal suffering that resulted from the European invasion.

Cristina Rocha is an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in the Centre for Cultural Research at the University of Western Sydney

Professional association for architects which was the earliest formed in Australia and helped Sydney architects achieve professional status and corporate strength.

Ferry company which operated from Watson Bay to the city in the early 1900s. It was to merge with Sydney Ferries.

Born in the Netherlands to a family of musicians, William Paling became one of Sydney's foremost businessmen and philanthropists.

There were Italians in Sydney before the proclamation of Italy in 1861 and stonemasons, fishermen, market gardeners and manufacturers have left their mark on the city. Expanded Italian immigration after World War II brought a strong sense of community and culture that has…

Perhaps Sydney's first composer, Mrs Paul produced a tune for William Wallace to play at his concert in 1836.

Journalist and politician who became Minister for Public Instruction and took a keen interest in the establishment of Sydney's Public and Mitchell libraries.

Town Clerk of Sydney Municipal Council who made many progressive decisions to widen streets, eliminate slums and introduce electricity to the city.

Young man who was arrested in Sydney for dressing as a woman several times in the 1940s, charged with vagrancy and offensive behaviour.

Artist, stage designer and theatrical manager who worked in Sydney with Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts and Frederick McCubbin before returning to London.

Chemist who was appointed at the newly established Sydney branch of the Royal Mint in 1854 to direct melting and refining operations.

Engineer who served in the 12th Light Horse Regiment, 23rd Reinforcement of the AIF. After departing Sydney he arrived in

Sporting facility in the Moore Park area of the Centennial Parklands. It commemorates E S Marks who was Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1930.

Owner of a successful tailoring business, Richard Hagon served as a Councillor in the City of Sydney Council and was Lord Mayor in 1933.

Politician and lawyer who rose to prominence despite being a Catholic and the son of convicts, and became a popular and influential Sydney figure.

Anglican minister who worked with drunks and the poor, and founded a number of charitable enterprises aimed at rehabilitating the destitute of Sydney.