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George Street, Sydney, 1901. Creator: Unknown
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George Street, Sydney, 1901. Creator: Unknown
George Street, Sydney, 1901. Sydneys original high street, formally named after King George III by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
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Media ID 19174919
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of George Street in Sydney, Australia, circa 1901. The image showcases the city's original high street, named after King George III by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810. As we gaze upon this aerial view, we are transported to a time when horse-drawn carts were the primary mode of transportation and pedestrians filled the sidewalks. The architecture of the buildings lining George Street reflects the colonial influence on Australian society during this period. The facades exude a sense of history and grandeur, hinting at an era when Federation was on the horizon for Australia. This photograph is a visual representation of that significant moment in history when six separate colonies united to form one nation - Federated Australia. As our eyes wander through this snapshot frozen in time, we notice men and women going about their daily lives: shopping at various shops along George Street or simply strolling down its lanes. A prominent clock face reminds us that time marches forward even as history unfolds before our eyes. Although taken over a century ago by an unknown photographer, this image from "Federated Australia" allows us to connect with Sydney's past and appreciate how far it has come since then. It serves as a reminder of both our shared heritage and the progress made by generations gone by.
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