Tag: Australia
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Middle Head Sydney Harbour
Middle Head Middle Head on Sydney Harbour houses the remains of Sydney’s original fortifications. Designed to repel an invasion from the sea, these huge concrete structures no longer have their guns, but remain as a reminder of times when Australia thought it was going to be invaded. The Royal Australian Navy still has a presence… Read more
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Bradleys Head
Bradleys Head Many people using Sydney Ferries will have past Bradleys Head with its mast from HMAS Sydney, but many will not know its significance. This small headland holds memorials to the Royal Australian Navy ships lost during wartime. The RAN considers this location the pre-eminent naval memorial in Australia. HMAS Sydney Mast and Associated… Read more
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Sydney Jewish Museum
Sydney Jewish Museum The Sydney Jewish Museum not only maintains the memory of the Holocaust, but also celebrates the contribution of the Jewish community to the development of Australia. Getting There and Access Security is understandably very tight, with buzzer access to the building and strict bag searches enforced. This is done in a friendly… Read more