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Australian Croatian Cultural and Educational Association
Croatian cultural organisation in western Sydney.
Dutch Choir and Folkloric Group Dee Why
Performing group founded in the 1950s under director Isidoor Lammers, that performed at the Sydney Opera House and Carols by Candlelight in Sydney's Domain.
Karskens, Grace
Author and historian whose books include the 'The Rocks: Life in Early Sydney' and 'The Colony: A History of Early Sydney' and 'People of the River'.
Australian Encyclopaedia
Encyclopaedia of Australia, started in 1912 in Sydney, and directed by Charles Bertie, City of Sydney librarian. Six editions were published between 1925 and 1996.
Santry, John
Artist, member of the 'Northwood Group' of Sydney artists. Also known for his work on the comic strip 'Chesty Bond' in the Sydney Sun newspaper.
Yang, William
Sydney based photographer, writer, and performer.
Melocco, Antonio Nicholas
Partner in Melocco Brothers. He arrived in Sydney in 1910 to work in the mosaic business established in Sydney by his brother Pietro in 1908.
Purser, Joseph
Merchant and early settler at North Sydney.
Carr, William
Solicitor and early settler in North Sydney.
Grocott, Joseph
Printseller and stationer in mid-nineteenth century Sydney.
Connor, Harry
American actor who visited Sydney in 1899.
a'Beckett, Arthur
Surgeon who practiced in Sydney from 1838.
Askew, John
English writer who visited Sydney in 1852.
Trocadero Dance
Dance studio in Concord, in Sydney's inner-west.
La Coquille
French ship which visited Sydney in 1824.
Thornton, Samuel
Free settler and publican in early Sydney.
Munro, Henry
Early land grant holder in northern Sydney.
Chrysanthopoulos, Leonidas
Greek consul to Sydney in the 1920s.
Dorrough, Terry
Architect of many residential buildings in Sydney.
Draganović, Harasty
Founder of Croatian language school in Sydney.