The Harbour
The Harbour

Author: Scott Bevan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-11-01

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 1925368793

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‘The finest harbour deserves the finest book … A colourful, fascinating and enduring account of the greatest waterway in the hemisphere.’Simon Winchester ‘This book is a joy to read. And essential for anyone who loves Sydney Harbour ... And who doesn’t?’Ken Done In the bestselling tradition of Peter Ackroyd's The Thames, a celebration of one of the world’s great waterways. Everyone knows Sydney Harbour. At least, we think we do. Everyone can see the harbour, whether we have ever been to Sydney or not. By as little as a word or two, the harbour floats into our mind’s eye. The Bridge. The Opera House. Fireworks on New Year’s Eve. When we see those images, we feel a sense of belonging. No matter who we are or where we’re from, we see the harbour and we feel good. In this beautiful, authoritative and meditative journey, Scott Bevan takes us from cove to cove, by kayak, yacht and barge to gather the harbour’s stories, past and present, from boat builders, ship captains and fishermen to artists, divers, historians and environmentalists, from signs of ancient life to the submarine invasion by the Japanese and the natural beauty that inspires people every day. This is the ultimate story of Sydney Harbour – a city’s heart and a country's soul.

Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour

Author: Ian Hoskins

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1921410167

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In 1925 DH Lawrence described a huge, restless, modern Sydney, whose million inhabitants seem to slip like fishes from one side of the harbour to the other. What was true then had been the case for centuries before, and decades since. Explores the story of this great waterway.

Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour

Author: iMinds

Publisher: iMinds Pty Ltd

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13: 1921798114

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Learn about the history of Sydney Harbour in Australia with iMinds Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. Sydney Harbour is the heart of the city of Sydney, capital of New South Wales. The harbour and its attractions are very much a part of the city's identity. And while it is very much a working harbour it is also a space for the people of Sydney to relax. The harbour is home to many of the city's well known events. One of the most keenly watched events on the harbour is the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. This race takes place every year on the 26 December and is considered one of the most spectacular starts to a yacht race anywhere in the world. It has been a Boxing Day institution since 1945. A few days later more than a million people line the shores of Sydney harbour to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations. As this is one of the first major fireworks celebrations every year, the event is covered by media organisations and broadcast the world over. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Author: Vashti Farrer

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781741699531

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'I said to Mum that the sky-workers must have really good heads for heights, but she said, "Either that, or they have a family to feed and will do anything for a job that pays."' It is 1932 and Sydney has hit hard times but the construction of a bridge that will reach across the harbour is setting spirits soaring. Both Alice and Billy tell the story of building the spectacular Harbour Bridge which will link the north shore to the working class suburbs of the south and unify a separated city.

Underwater Sydney
Underwater Sydney

Author: Inke Falkner

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1486311199

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Admired all over the world and loved by locals for its natural beauty, Sydney Harbour is enjoyed by thousands of people every day. But rarely do we look below the surface where, beneath all the hustle and bustle, lively communities go about their business. With underwater forests and gardens, hundreds of species of fish and thousands of invertebrates, Sydney is as colourful and diverse below the water as it is above! Underwater Sydney celebrates Sydney’s incredible harbour and coast through eclectic stories and stunning underwater photography. It also explores the challenges the harbour is facing today after more than 200 years of coastal development and the role that marine science plays in maintaining the harbour’s health. Underwater Sydney will open your eyes to the rich marine life that makes the Sydney estuary and coast so special.

A Shot of History: Attack on Sydney Harbour
A Shot of History: Attack on Sydney Harbour

Author: Doctor Tom Lewis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-07-08

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1922765392

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On the night of 31 May 1942, Sydney Harbour was attacked by midget submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy. An accommodation vessel of the Royal Australian Navy was torpedoed, and 21 sailors died. The midget submarines were hunted down, and two sunk. War had already come to northern Australia, and now the southern cities were made bitterly aware that the world-wide conflict had reached them. The midget submarine attack was only the beginning: gun strikes were made against land targets, and more enemy submarines came south, attacking freighters up and down the continent’s eastern coast. This new accounting of the night Sydney Harbour was attacked reveals new details of the fight that ensued and sets some of the previous historical accounts right. The text is supported by numerous photos as well as extensive plans of the midget submarines, and details of the curious stories following the war, including the discovery of the third midget submarine, sunk off the New South Wales coast.

The Architecture of East Australia
The Architecture of East Australia

Author: Bill MacMahon

Publisher: Edition Axel Menges

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9783930698905

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The story of Australian architecture might be said to parallel the endeavours of Australians to adapt & reconcile themselves with their home & neighbours. It is the story of 200 years of coming to terms with the land: of adaptation, insight & making do. Early settlers were poorly provisioned, profoundly ignorant of the land & richly prejudiced towards its peoples. They pursued many paths over many terrains. From the moist temperate region of Tasmania with heavy Palladian villas to the monsoonal north with open, lightweight stilt houses, the continent has induced most different regional building styles.

Top 10 Sydney
Top 10 Sydney

Author: Rachel Neustein

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-05-02

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0756683718

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DK Eyewitness Top 10: Sydney will lead you straight to the very best attractions Sydney has to offer. Whether you’re looking to visit the spectacular Sydney Opera House, experience one of the city’s best restaurants, bars or clubs, or relax at one of the world renowned Sydney beaches; this travel guide is packed with essential information for every traveler, whatever your budget. Fully revised with dozens of Top 10 lists; including the Top 10 best sporting venues, the Top 10 greatest beaches and pools, the Top 10 most fashionable places to shop in Sydney, and the Top 10 best theatre and music venues in the city. The guide is filled with insider tips every traveler needs, including comprehensive reviews and recommendations of Sydney’s best hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, theatre, shopping, and day trips. Packed with over 350 color photographs, illustrations, detailed cutaways of Sydney’s greatest attractions to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Sydney.