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Chinese life in Sydney
As we welcome the year of the sheep and the Lunar New Year celebrations kick off this Friday, let’s take a step back in time to the 1800s and look at the Chinese experience in Sydney. I spoke with Mitch Byatt on 2SER about it this morning. Many of us might assume that...
Women’s Sydney
What was life like for women living in Sydney during the early 20th century? Dictionary of Sydney contributor Delia Falconer paints a colourful picture of bohemian enclaves and the freedom of the city. I spoke to Mitch Byatt about it this morning on 2SER Breakfast....
Parramatta Gaol
Another week, another Dictionary of Sydney story on 2SER. Today I looked at the history of Australia’s oldest correctional centre – Parramatta Gaol.
Sam Hood: Uncovering Sydney’s past with photographs
Last Thursday I had the pleasure of presenting to members of the North Shore Historical Society on some of the incredible stories unearthed during my time at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM). Of particular focus was the work of a group of researchers or ‘super sleuths’ on Flickr Commons, who tirelessly researched the museum’s Samuel J Hood collection and shared their discoveries with the world.
Bungaree: The First Australian
The exhibition Bungaree: The First Australian is showing at Mosman Art Gallery at the moment, which pays homage to this important Aboriginal figure from Sydney’s early colonial days. Fascinated by images and accounts of him wearing discarded British military uniforms...
Tourist Sydney
It’s summertime in Sydney and with tourists swarming our popular attractions I thought I’d explore the history of tourism in our city on 2SER radio this morning for the Dictionary of Sydney. Tourism emerged in Europe during the 18th century when people began to take...
Circus in Sydney
The Sydney Festival kicks off today featuring many circus and cabaret acts. But did you know Sydney has a long history with the Circus, dating back to 1850?
Nicole Cama
Historian
I’m a professional historian who specialises in social and public history, as well as cultural collections and heritage research and interpretation. I have worked on numerous projects for the City of Sydney, Dictionary of Sydney, IP Australia and more.