Category: Sydney
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St James Railway Station Sydney
St James Railway Station Sydney History Opened in 1926, St James Railway Station was part of the Bradfield Plan. Designed by chief engineer John Bradfield, the plan incorporated the Sydney Harbour Bridge an underground city railway network and Central Station. Bradfield also planned the electrification of the suburban Sydney rail network. Although only partially implemented,… Read more
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Power Station Pump House Balmain
Power Station A Pump House Balmain Located on the shore of the Parramatta River, the Power Station Pump House previously housed the pumps used to pump cooling water to the Balmain Power Station. Ceasing operations in 1976 and demolished in 1998 this old coal-fired power station made way for an apartment complex. This heritage listed… Read more
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Carradah Park Sydney Australia
Carradah Park Sydney Australia History of the Site The BP refinery at Carradah Park in Waverton has a rich history that dates back several decades. Here is a brief overview of its historical significance: The refinery was established in 1926 by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which later became British Petroleum (BP). Its location in Waverton,… Read more