Tag: NSW
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Motor Launch Berrima
Motor Launch Berrima Launched in 1955 as A.O.R.1, Berrima is a motor launch owned by the Sydney Heritage Fleet and used around Sydney Harbour. Originally used by Stannard Bros on behalf of Australian Oil Refineries on Botany Bay, it ferried workers from La Perouse to the refinery on the other side of Botany Bay. At… Read more
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Motor Launch Protex
Motor Launch Protex Built sometime around 1908, Protex was later purchased in 1934 by the Sydney ferry and tug company, Nicholson Bros. In line with their usual policy of naming their craft using words beginning with ‘Pro’ she was called Protex after a popular brand of soap. Up until 1970, she ferried goods and people… Read more
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The Art of Banksy Sydney
The Art of Banksy Sydney Displayed in the Sydney Town Hall and open until 19 May 2024, The Art of Banksy Sydney is an impressive display of some of his greatest works. Starting with a timeline of Banksy’s works, the exhibition illustrates the progression of his works and its commentary on western society. Each of… Read more