Dictionary of Sydney: History Week!
The Dictionary of Sydney's cultural partner, the History Council of NSW, is presenting it's annual festival…
Dictionary of Sydney
Dictionary of Sydney: Sydney Colloquialisms
This morning we were joined by Dr Lisa Murray to talk about the strange and wonderful world of…
Dictionary of Sydney: Reynold’s Cottage in the Rocks
The Rocks are host to the earliest authentic dwellings in Sydney. Reynold's cottages are a set…
Dictionary of Sydney: the Plague
Dr Lisa Murray was back with another Dictionary of Sydney entry. This week we looked at the…
Dictionary of Sydney: Ostrich Farming
Did you know there was an ostrich farm at Sydney's South Head from 1889 to 1918?…
Dictionary of Sydney: General Hospital
Sydney in 1810 was in desperate need to a permanent general hospital. Governor Lachlan Macquarie wanted…
Dictionary of Sydney: Dueling
Did you know duelling was commonplace in Sydney not so long ago? Nicole from the Dictionary…
Dictionary of Sydney: Trains
Our first permanent railway terminus was built in 1874. Since then our rail system has grown…
Dictionary of Sydney- NAIDOC Week Special
This week Dictionary of Sydney's Nicole Cama popped into the studio to give us a history…
Dictionary of Sydney: Tilly Devine
Last week Nicole chatted about Kate Leigh the sly-grog queen -- on this week's Dictionary of Sydney Dr…
Dictionary of Sydney – Kate Leigh
Each week Dictionary of Sydney tells us a bit more about a chapter of Sydney's history…
Dictionary of Sydney – Royal Botanical Gardens
Each week Dictionary of Sydney tells us a bit more about a chapter of Sydney's history…