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Aussie Inventions That Changed the World
BySally Jerapetritis February 1, 2022February 18, 2022

From life-saving devices to modern conveniences, a raft of great Australian inventors have turned game-changing ideas into a reality and forever changed how we live. Historically, Australia has punched well above its weight on the world stage of timely inventions, scientific breakthroughs and cleverly designed new technologies. We are naturally inquisitive and, since time immemorial,…

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The Colour Cure
Bysiteadmin August 20, 2020March 10, 2024

Under the heading “Occupying “canary” room. Nerve Cases are Soothed” the following article was published on 24 March 1919. In the new Red Cross convalescent Docks, Sydney, NSW, the colour cure idea has been introduced by Miss Eadith Walker. This is an experiment in such treatment in Australia, and R. R. de Mestre, a young…

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What is an Illuminated Address
Bysiteadmin February 25, 2021

Despite what people tend to think, an Illuminated Address is not something you switch on and off like a light bulb. These were once important components of a celebration of achievement. They were generally very ornate and often included elements of the person’s history in the medley of images. Today the art of the illuminated…

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What Are We Looking At
BySally Jerapetritis May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

The boat shed at the bottom of Hilly Street, looking towards Green Point, taken from the top of Montgomery’s Palace Hotel c1920s. The Mortlake-Putney Punt now crosses the Parramatta River from this spot. Nearby is a small beach, known as Fairmile Cove, where naval boats were assembled during World War II. In the middle distance…

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Russell Lea Manor
Bysiteadmin August 20, 2020

Russell Lea Manor, also known as Russell Lea House, was the home of Russell Barton (1830-1916), and was situated north of Lyons Road between Sibbick Street and Lyons Road. The suburb of Russell Lea takes its name from this grand home. Russell Barton rose from humble beginnings to become a pastoralist, mine-owner and politician. In the late 1870s…

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Five Interesting Things You May Not Know About the Armistice
Bysiteadmin July 30, 2019March 7, 2024

On Christmas Day 1914 there was an unofficial ceasefire along the Western Front. In the week before German and British soldiers crossed the trenches to exchange seasons’ greetings, gifts and even prisoners. There were joint burial ceremonies and some meetings ended with the singing of Christmas carols. One of the most enduring images of the…

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Farewell 2022 – Welcome 2023

Aussie Inventions That Changed the World

The Colour Cure

What is an Illuminated Address

What Are We Looking At

Russell Lea Manor

Five Interesting Things You May Not Know About the Armistice

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