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Government House, Sydney, 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/21

Scope and Contents

190 x 140 mm. A view across Farm Cove to Government House, a turretted and crenellated building flying the Union Jack, and first occupied in 1845. To the right can be seen Fort Macquarie, manned as a garrison post and artillery store until 1902, when it was demolished. A tram depot was erected in its place and used until 1959, when the area became the site of the Sydney Opera House.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, some fading at edges.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-07-25 15:30:27+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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