The forecast is for showers. I think I shall not listen to the pundits as the hit miss ratio is underwhelming. Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay was pearling on this rather delightful dawn.
First light over Sydney Harbour on a chilly early morning as most sleep in on the long weekend Monday, but not me. I’m here to witness the inky depths and the gentle breeze rolling over the surface.
Gurrajin, now also known as Elizabeth Bay, was a fishing village Governor Lachlan Macquarie set up for displaced Aboriginal people. The famous Bungaree led these people. This morning was a little warmer than expected, the yachts were still sleeping.
In 1825, the Governor of NSW (his name was Brisbane) granted land that became Cooper’s Brisbane Brewery, this lane was within the boundaries and was called Brisbane Lane. In 1905, it was renamed Sutherland Lane. It feels a bit ominous in the dark hours.
Construction of the Sydney Opera House started in 1959 when Australia was a mostly conservative, inward looking nation. It’s hard to fathom that white, middle class, traditionalist blokes let Jorn Utzon design take shape. (Well there was a lot more to it really)
What a time to be alive, weird days, so I invite you to join me, Tim Ritchie to join me for 2SER's When The Levee Breaks for two hours of righteous music delights. Saturday, June 6 1800-20000. Click on the link for tracks list:
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There’s very little new aerosol art in Sydney’s Surry Hills with the exception of commissioned portraits of footy stars, to find the old pieces, back alleys must be sort. This one is in Fitzroy Lane which was named after Sir Charles Fitzroy who was Governor of NSW 1846-1855.
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Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Tim Ritchie
Even on a grey start, Sydney can still manage a bit of sparkle.
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Near the Sydney Harbour Bridge (you can see a pylon lower left) on the southern side is The Rocks to the east and Millers Point on the western side. There are some wonderful alleys. This is Parbury Lane in Millers Point, foot and bicycle traffic only.
