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Gerard Mercator was born in Flanders ( now part of Belgium ) in 1512. It is unlikely that he ever travelled more than 100 kms from where he was born. Despite this, he devised a projection which resulted in maps of the then known world. The book of maps he produced was named ‘An Atlas ‘. He gave us the word. His map projection was still in use 400 years later! We spend so much time travelling to ot... more

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James Bloodworth, like James Smith, was an early arrival in Sydney Town.

The similarity ends there, however, as Smith's time was not successful, but Bloodworth was a stunning success.

In many ways, he was critical to the survival of the infant sett... more

At 47 years of age , James Smith paid his fare for a passage to Botany Bay with the First Fleet. The arrangement was made with Captain Sever of the Lady Penrhyn. The Captain did not consult with Captain Arthur Philip about the arrangement.

Philip fo... more

Abused, Ignored and avoided were apt descriptions of the Cooks River over the years from 1788 to the mid 1970’s.

It started as a Arcadian Wonderland, but industrial, chemical and plastic pollution, together with urbanisation, almost destroyed it.

B... more

A passing mention of an engineer, Moriarty, on an historical plaque by the Moruya River, leads to some enquiries. These, oddly enough, result in learning that the sandstone circular dam that created Lake Parramatta, is of some distinction.

It was th... more

It is apt that Martin Place, like the man after whom it is named, progressed from humble beginnings to pre-eminence.

Such was the life of James Martin, who arrived in Sydney at the age of one with his Irish parents.

Over the next 65 years, he rose ... more

On the 22nd of September,1918 the first direct radio message from England was received in Australia.

Surprisingly, it was sent from a Transmitting Station in the NW of Wales to a radio station in a suburban house in Wahroonga , a suburb of Sydney.

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Despite the fabulous name , this is not about a Spike Milligan or Barry Humphreys character.

There really was an Eccleston Frederick Du Faur. He left a wonderful legacy to his adopted city of Sydney.

In his quiet methodical way he made his dreams c... more

In 1890 the University of Sydney received 250,000 Pounds from the Estate of John H Challis.

It was the first major private benefaction. In today's money , that is $ 42,000,000!

The gift was used to create professorships in Law, Medicine, Veterinary... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Well done

    A wonderful way to walk the streets of Sydney while sitting in your arm chair sipping a single malt. Informative and entertaining.

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    Jeff Kildea
    Australia6 years ago
  • Urban ambling

    A unique, personal and original look at parts of Sydney, its streets, buildings and characters. Makes you look at things you probably walk past all the is. Recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thomasin may
    Australia6 years ago
  • G.O.A.T

    Forget Joe Rogan this is the greatest podcast of all time!

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    anywilldoplease
    Australia6 years ago

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