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Featuring CODA, LABJACD, Astronomy Class & Tango Saloon
World music radio presenter Jaslyn Hall hosts a diverse live music line-up of four cutting edge bands that explore the boundaries between hip hop, jazz, rock, classical, world, folk, and electronic music.
You can dance on the lush lawns or just sit back, soak up the sounds and enjoy the magnificent harbour views and beautiful surroundings. Explore the opulent State Rooms of Government House or join in a game of croquet, badminton, or bocce. Bring along a picnic or enjoy the fine food, beer and wines on sale. more>>>
Government House | Sunday 8 October | Gates open 12.30pm | General $15 Conc/Members $10 Family $40 | Tickets available at the gate | Enquiries
T 02 8239 2211 |
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 | | THE ASHES EXHIBITION | 21 October - 8 November
Sydneysiders will have the opportunity to view cricket’s most famous sporting prize this October when the Ashes Urn leaves the hallowed ground of Lord’s and embarks on its first ever tour of Australia. | | |
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 | | STARKERS | Until 25 February 2007
Andrew Stark, a prolific yet little known street photographer, has spent more than 20 years traipsing across Sydney with his unobtrusive second-hand SLR camera, capturing moments of poetry and candour from unsuspecting faces in the street. | | |
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 | | CITY OF SHADOWS | Until 11 February 2007
The extensive collection of police forensic negatives held at the Justice & Police Museum casts a fascinating light on the shadowy underworld of Sydney between the wars. In the mugshots we encounter people of that world – thieves, breakers, receivers, ‘magsmen’, ‘spielers’, ‘urgers’, ‘gingerers’, false pretenders, ‘hotel barbers’, shoplifters, dope users, prostitutes, makers of false oaths – and the occasional murderer. | | |
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 | | CONVICTS: SITES OF PUNISHMENT | Throughout 2006
Convicts were subjected to a range of punishments: loss of privileges, hard labour, head shaving, the treadmill, shackles, leg irons and flogging. Convicts: sites of punishment explores the convict system and the punishment of Australian convicts at eight significant convict sites around Australia that have been proposed for World Heritage Listing. | | |
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A NIGHT ON THE TOWN! | Monday 13 November
Peter FitzSimons, feature writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, author and former Rugby Union international
Listen to remarkable stories, favourite places, enduring memories and personal experiences of living and working in Sydney. Explore the museum’s various exhibitions and enjoy drinks and music at the bar.
Museum of Sydney on the site of first Government House | 6pm – 8pm | General $25 Conc/Members $20 | Includes light refreshments | Bookings essential T 02 8239 2211 |
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SYDNEY ARCHITECTURE WALKS | Every Wednesday and Sunday
A series of architect-led strolls through Sydney’s streets, aimed at the enthusiast, the Sydney Architecture Walks (SAW) interpret the concepts, tell the stories and extract the ideas behind Sydney’s urban landscapes revealing a city you might never have known existed.
Departs from Museum of Sydney | General $25 Conc/Members $20 | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Includes museum entry | Bookings essential T 02 8239 2211 |
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THE TIME TRAVELLERS | Monday 9 – Saturday 14 October
Experience the mayhem of a day at Elizabeth Farm with a powerful colonial family, the Macarthurs and their servants. There’s never a dull moment as the rooms and passageways of Elizabeth Farm come vividly to life in this engaging play for children.
Elizabeth Farm | 10.30am – 11.30am & 12.30pm – 1.30pm daily | Cost $8 per person, adults at kids price | Includes refreshments | Bookings essential T 02 8239 2211 |
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 | | SYDNEY OPEN | Sunday 5 November
Discover fascinating buildings and places on this architectural walking adventure. Visit old favourites as well as some fascinating new additions to our skylines and streetscapes. Put on those walking shoes and take the rare opportunity to discover over 50 wonderful sites on this one day biennial event.
10am – 5pm | Tickets on sale from Wednesday 11 October | Box office
T 02 8239 2244 | General Pass: General $25 Conc/Members/Youth (under 30) $20 Family $70 |
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HISTORIC HOUSES TRUST PROPERTIES |
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7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 | T 02 9356 3022 | F 02 9357 7176
OPEN Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm | CLOSED Mondays (except public holidays) |  |
70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142 | T 02 9635 9488 | F 02 9891 3740
OPEN Daily 10am – 5pm |  |
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | T 02 9931 5222 | F 02 9931 5208
OPEN Friday to Sunday 10.30am – 3pm by guided tour only | Tours depart every half hour from 10.30am Tours for booked groups depart on the hour | Grounds open daily 10am – 4pm | FREE admission |  |
Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | T 02 8239 2311 | F 02 8239 2322
OPEN daily 9.30am – 5pm |  |
Cnr Phillip & Albert Streets, Circular Quay NSW 2000 | T 02 9252 1144 | F 02 9252 4860
OPEN weekends 10am – 5pm | Monday to Friday for booked groups by arrangement | Open daily in NSW school holidays |  |
Cnr Worrigee & West Streets, Nowra NSW 2541 | T 02 4421 8150 | F 02 4421 2747
OPEN Saturday 1pm – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm by guided tour with the last tour at 4pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays for booked groups by arrangement |  | MUSEUM OF SYDNEY
on the site of first Government House
Cnr Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney NSW 2000 | T 02 9251 5988 | F 02 9251 5966
OPEN daily 9.30am – 5pm |  |
71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | T 02 9989 8020 | F 02 9487 2761
OPEN Sunday 10am – 5pm | Monday to Friday for booked groups by arrangement |  |
Guntawong Road (off Windsor Road), Rouse Hill NSW 2155
T 02 9627 6777 | F 02 9627 6776
OPEN Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 10am – 2pm by guided tour only | Tours leave on the hour and are 90 minutes in duration | Bookings essential | CLOSED December, January & February |  |
10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | T 8239 2288 | F 02 8239 2299
OPEN Monday to Friday 10am – 4.30pm |  |
58–64 Gloucester Street, The Rocks NSW 2000 | T 02 9241 1893 | F 02 9241 2608
OPEN weekends 10am – 5pm | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for booked groups by arrangement | Open daily in NSW school holidays |  |
Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030 | T 9388 7922 | F 02 9337 4963
OPEN Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm | CLOSED Mondays (except public holidays) |
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