Sydney’s wining and dining evolution
Today any bar or restaurant in Sydney offers an extensive wine list and array of scrumptious dishes from around the world. But it hasn’t always been so.
Waverley Cemetery’s burlesque star
Waverley Cemetery is the resting place of many well known people, but one person has largely been forgotten in the history books – Maggie Oliver.
Colonial neighbours: Reynolds’ cottages
Reynolds’ cottages on Harrington Street, The Rocks have survived for 187 years! I spoke about them on 2SER for the Dictionary of Sydney.
“I challenge you sir!” – Duelling in colonial Sydney
Did you know a duel took place in a field in Homebush one morning in March 1827? I spoke about duelling in colonial Sydney this morning on 2SER Breakfast.
The Ultimo World War I Roll of Honour
For decades a World War I honour board lay in the attic of an Ultimo church. It features 36 names. These are their stories.