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Jew Fish Bay and Oatley Park Baths
The Oatley Amateur Swimming Club began in 1927 on the sandy beach of Jew Fish Bay in a small area protected from sharks with iron mesh netting. Over the decades the club held swimming competitions and social events, drawing people from all over Sydney. It continues to…
Busby's Bore
Part of the new water system designed by John Busby in the 1820s, Busby's Bore was a major piece of engineering infrastructure for the city, and supplied a population of 20,000 with 1.5 million litres of water per day.
Burt, Samuel
Convict who was tried at London's Old Bailey for forgery in January 1787, a crime he committed after a rejected marriage proposal. He told the court: 'I now feel myself forever cut off from the union of a person that was most dear to me, death to me will be preferable to life'.…
The Hermitage
L'Hermitage was a French restaurant opened by French migrants Henry and Jeanne Renault in the former Paling's building on Ash Street in July 1942. Jeanne worked 'front-of-house' while Henry worked as their chef until he established his wine import business.
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