Showing posts with label Sydney Observatory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sydney Observatory. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Sydney Observatory




Built in 1858, Sydney Observatory is Australia’s oldest observatory, and one of the most significant sites in the nation’s scientific history. It is recognised as an item of ‘state significance’ by the New South Wales Government and is heritage listed.

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Fort Street Public School

Fort Street Public School
Fort Street National School was established in 1849 at the old military hospital, which is now part of the National Trust Headquarters, a short walk south of the current school setting. It was one of the first public schools in Australia and known to locals in Sydney as "the school on the hill.


Very wet at the moment in Sydney...

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Sydney Observatory




Built in 1858, Sydney Observatory is Australia’s oldest observatory, and one of the most significant sites in the nation’s scientific history. It is recognised as an item of ‘state significance’ by the New South Wales Government and is heritage listed.