Tag: Australia
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Oatley Park and Castle Australia
Oatley Park, Sydney Australia Overlooking the Georges River, Oatley Park is a sprawling 112-acre reserve offering activities from swimming and walking to picnics and a children’s playground. Dating back to the early European settlement of Australia the land was granted to Thomas Oatley in 1831, who established an extensive vineyard and orchard. However, it wasn’t… Read more
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Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital
Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital Nightingale Wing Sydney Hospital Located in the Sydney CBD, the Nightingale Wing, Sydney Hospital, is a historical building of both medical and architectural significance. Completed in 1869, this sandstone and polychrome-brick Gothic Revival structure is the site of the first nursing school in Australia. History The Nightingale Wing owes its name… Read more
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Canberra Public Art and Sculptures
Canberra Public Art and Sculptures Walking through the centre of Canberra we constantly came across statues and other art work. They added some interest to our walks from one place to another and brightened the city up. We didn’t go out of our way to find them so were happy when we stumbled on them.… Read more