Government House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Sydney, 1885
Scope and Contents
190 x 140 mm. A view across Farm Cove towards Government House, with a ship at anchor in the cove.
'In 1813 a road three miles long ... was built through the farm to the eastern portion of the cove, where on 13th June 1816, an inscription was etched on a huge sandstone rock known as Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Here the Governor's wife could rest after her long walk from Government House in Bridge Street ...' (Clune 1968, page not recorded).
Dates
- Creation: 1885
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, some fading in from edges.
Bibliography
General
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Finding aid date
2003-07-25 15:38:41+00:00
Repository Details
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