Sydney is the capital city and most populous city in the state of New South Wales, Australia and Oceania.
Sydney enhanced its position as an education capital of the Western Pacific during the postwar period. In 1967, Australia Square Tower was constructed and became a city landmark, surpassed in 1981 by Sydney Tower as the tallest building in the city.
1930s ~ 2024
From a pharmacy to a coffee shop.
Darlinghurst, the corner of Bourke and Hill Streets.
Blast from the S.T.A.N past 1985 ~ 2023 Looking north along the eastern footpath of Elizabeth St, City towards St. James Railway Station in both 1985 and 2023. Sadly, “double-decker” buses aren’t seen as frequently in Sydney as they once were.[/caption]
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REDFERN STATION
1953 – 2024
THEN : 38 Class Steam Locomotive 3811 accelerating the Newcastle Express through Redfern, on its way to Newcastle, non stop.
NOW: The brand new Mariyung Train accelerating through Redfern on its way to Newcastle Interchange.
The newly introduced Mariyung Trains will replace the Interurban Sets that service the Newcastle, Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Illawarra lines.
Then photo taken from the original overhead walkway, about 100 metres south of the present one.
Notice how the Redfern ticket office is black with soot in the THEN photo.
c1880 ~ 2017
Bare Island, La Perouse.
c1910 – 2024
The opening of Como railway bridge in 1885 saw an influx of day-trippers, keen to explore the Georges River and its environs. Today, trains travel along the adjacent bridge, built in 1972, while pedestrians, cyclists, and a water pipeline cross on the original. Boat hire is still available at the marina.
Dowling St, Woolloomooloo
1912 – 2024
Then: Blinds were lowered to shield terraces from the afternoon sun.
Now: Beautiful trees provide a leafier shade.
1945 ~ 2024
A look over the western side of Circular Quay.
1903 ~ 2023
Callan Park, Lilyfield.
One of the stone buildings facing the outer perimeter of the complex, the courtyards inside are inaccessible at this time and the gates are locked.
I think there are plans for refurbishment of the precinct so we wait and see.
(my photo is taken through a cyclone wire fence.)
The structure at the front of the earlier photo is a doorway cut into the stone fence with steps behind it with the railing shadows on them.
1959 ~ 2024
Yurong St, Darlinghurst.
The tram in the top photo, is approaching Stanley St. The building in the middle of the new photo, is aged care service. Most of buildings visible in the top photo is still there, now the view is obscured by the trees.
Sydney Park 1993-Now
c1920s ~ 2024
Haymarket.
Horse & cart passing by the market warehouses with vintage cars behind them. Now more pedestrian with the occasional light rail,
See comments for another look.
