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Voices from the Secret River: River Cruise

SPENCER, nsw

Journey into the waterways of Dyarubbin with historians, writers and storytellers for a morning river cruise exploring the secret histories of the Lower Hawkesbury River.

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World War Two on the streets of Surry Hills

Surry Hills, nsw

While the Australian Diggers were battling in New Guinea, the gangsters in Surry Hills were battling each other for control of the lucrative vice marketing feeding the US Servicemen. Join a walking tour of Surry Hills and discover the lost (censored) history of when WW2 came to Surry Hills.

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Connections to Linnwood

Guildford, nsw

Linnwood is a NSW State Heritage Listed house (1891) on 5 hectares at Guildford. The house will be open on Sunday 28 April with various displays of local and historic interest. Devonshire tea provided and visitors are free to roam the house and grounds. Parking on site.

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Exploring Inconspicuous Cabins: A guided walking tour in Sydney’s Royal National Park

Lilyvale, nsw

Discover Era Beach’s cabin community within the Royal National Park on a guided walking tour. The community is an important and rare surviving piece of NSW's social history. Learn about its past of self-regulation, later influenced by external agencies and tenure. Free admission, lunch, and Q&A.

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Sydney’s Condemnation and Demolition books

Sydney, nsw

In this talk, City Historian Laila Ellmoos will tell us about the history of the City of Sydney's Condemnation and Demolition Books, a key photographic collection held in the City Archives comprising almost 5000 photographs and associated glass plate negatives.

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Voices from the Secret River: Symposium

Spencer, nsw

Rock, Stone and Sky: Symposium on rock art, archaeology, and indigenous astronomy. Local experts, researchers and astrophysicist present findings from rock art mapping, archaeological fieldwork in the Mangrove Creek Valley, and tracing the pathways of the celestial emu.

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Carss Bush Park Walking Tour

Carss Park, nsw

Join us for a walking tour of Carss Bush Park, where you will discover the rich history of the park and its development over the last century. Led by Local Studies staff, this tour will take you on a journey through time.

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Remembering Max Dupain

St Ives, nsw

In an exclusive event at a private Sydney home, architectural photographer Eric Sierins recalls his time at Max Dupain & Associates, as well as Dupain's connection to Castlecrag. Included is a display of Dupain photographs of selected Griffin homes at Castlecrag.

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Heritage and Connections, Workshop for Tour Guides

Millers Point, nsw

Australia has a rich natural and cultural heritage that underpins a sense of place and national identity. Our heritage includes stories, traditions, events and experiences inherited from the past and is comprised of natural, historic and Indigenous places and people.

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Haberfield Heritage Garden Walk

Haberfield, nsw

The Heritage Suburb is opening winnning gardens to view as part of our Garden Celebration this autumn.

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Steaming Saturdays | 1902 Steam Tug Waratah

Pyrmont, nsw

Step back in time, join us for a fun-filled guided Saturday cruise aboard historic steamer: 1902 Steam Tug Waratah!
Whether you're a steam enthusiast or just looking for a unique experience, this cruise is perfect for you!

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ART by SURVEYORS & SURVEYORS in ART

Parramatta, nsw

An intriguing talk, with morning tea, which will showcase many connections between artworks and surveyors, including world renowned and lesser known artists who were also surveyors, plus be delighted with an array of artworks featuring surveyors, many painted by some of our early surveyors.

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Stories from the Secret River: River Cruise and Symposium

Spencer, nsw

Journey into the waterways of Dyarubbin with historians, writers and storytellers for a morning river cruise exploring the secret histories of the Lower Hawkesbury. Our exploration continues with an afternoon symposium investigating rock engravings, sky connections and the archaeology of Mangrove.

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Parramatta, the Inland Port

Parramatta, nsw

The inland Port tour experiences connections between Aboriginals and settlers as they work and play around the river port and environs.

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Kanangra | The last of Sydney’s K Class double-ended ferries

Rozelle, nsw

A rare opportunity to explore the restoration work of the last Sydney's double-ended ferry: Kanangra at Sydney Heritage Fleet Shipyard.

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Tilba’s Heritage Walk to Brunch

Central Tilba, nsw

Step into the past and unravel the cultural tapestry of Central Tilba with Tilba's Heritage Walking Experience—an enriching walk that explores the history, vistas, and cultural significance of this captivating village

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Palace Street

Marrickville, nsw

Connect with the history of this lively Petersham Street with an illustrated talk by the author of the book Palace Street, Gerard Windsor, and publisher Richard Cashman who has lived in Palace and Fisher Street for four decades and has observed changes in the street.

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Mahratta, Behind the Wall – Open House & Garden

Wahroonga, nsw

Open House and Garden at Mahratta

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Writing a Eulogy Workshop with Keith Whelan

Oran Park, nsw

A eulogy or tribute can be a special part of a funeral, but where does one start with this important task? Join experienced presenter Keith Whelan for this free workshop.

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The Cavalcade of Fashion Presents Bustle to Bias Brides 1880 – 1940

Gordon, nsw

This presentation is a fascinating journey through 60 years of bridal fashions and more.

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Campbelltown and Koshigaya – 40 Years of Connections

Campbelltown, nsw

To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between the cities of Campbelltown, New South Wales and Koshigaya, Japan, the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, has installed a large display of objects and photos, at Glenalvon House.

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