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Objects Through Time: sydney-city-council

1835 burial Map copy
1795 Old Sydney Burial Ground Headstone

Discover the history behind the City of Sydney’s headstone, in memory of Eliz Steel who died in 1795. It was uncovered at Sydney Town Hall during excavations. Continue reading →

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1790 HMS Sirius Anchor and Cannon

Discover the cast iron bow anchor and cannon from HMS Sirius (1780 – 1790). HMS Sirius escorted the British First Fleet on their historic journey to Botany Bay in 1787- 1788. Continue reading →

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Powerhouse Museum
Telephone +61 (02) 9217 0111
500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
info@phm.gov.au

The Migration Heritage Centre at the Powerhouse Museum is a NSW Government initiative supported by the Community Relations Commission.



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