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Freyne, Catherine
Catherine Freyne produces social history documentaries at ABC Radio National. In 2009 she was a Dictionary of Sydney writer sponsored by the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Prince of Wales Hospital
Large hospital complex in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
St Swithun's Anglican church Pymble
Anglican church on Sydney's upper north shore.
Caruana, Mark
Mark Caruana is a Sydney researcher and historian
Derricourt, Robin
Robin Derricourt is a Sydney writer and publisher
Kass, Terry
Terry Kass is a professional historian in Sydney
Royal Australian Historical Society Green Plaque 73. Site of the First Gaol
Commemorative plaque that was installed on the site of Sydney's first gaol between 1984 and 1988 as part of the Sydney Green Plaques Bicentennial project.
SCEGGS Redlands
Independent school established in 1884. In 1946 it merged with the North Sydney Branch of the Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School and became SCEGGS Redlands.
Speculator
Brig which traded out of Sydney from 1837.
Settegiorni
Right-wing Italian newspaper published in Sydney from 1962
Australian Arts Club
Associated with Sydney art identity Sydney Ure Smith, the Australian Arts Club sought to provide a common meeting ground for artists, for discussion and study.
Stanton Library
North Sydney public library opened in 1964 and named for Alderman James Stanton who was Mayor of North Sydney 1937-39 and a keen supporter of free public libraries.
St Vladimir's Russian Orthodox church Centennial Park
An early Russian Orthodox church in Sydney.
Rizzo, Luciano
Pasta manufacturer who opened Sydney's first macaroni factory.
Arrau, Claudio
Chilean pianist who performed in Sydney in 1947.
Black Swan
Trading vessel which operated between Launceston and Sydney.