Sydney

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1101 NEW SOUTH WALES CROM a tiny settlement established in 1788, Sydney has grown into Australia's 1 largest capital city, with a population approaching 3,000,000. Sydney has many faces, to somé it is the "swinging" queen city of the South Pacific_ colourful, fun-loving - forever thrusting new tall buildings into the sky to eclipse 1heir neighbours, built only a short time before. Others remember it for the natural beauty of its setting, the wonderful deep water harbour that brings the big ships of all nations right up to the "front door", spilling overseas tourists in the lap of this bustling city to enjoy its life and unrivalled harbour scenery, dominated always by the great span of the harbour bridge providing the main arffcry and connecting link between north and south sides. Side by side with the modern development of buildings, highways, etc., there are many reminders of Sydney's history, and many a calm oasis can be found within the hubbub of the city and its busy suburbs, where the old days of early settlement seem very real. Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, in a quiet green park overlooking the Harbour - old historic buildings such as Vaucluse House, once Government House, or tiny Fort Denison, infamously known as "Pinchgut", washed by the wake of the busy ferries, and the myriad of ships and boats of all kinds plying up and down the Harbour. Sydney has a wealth of attractions to offer the tourist - its famous surf beaches, a world class Zoo, Marineland, and one of the more recent and controversial, the very beautiful Opera House at Bennelong Point. There are cosmopolitan restaurants in and around the city, ofFering the fine cuisine of many nations, theatres featuring live drama or satirical revue, ballet and symphony concerts, competing with the many theatres and "drive-ins" showing the latest films. Nightclubs alsó provide first-class entertainment, forming a showcase for the talents of both local and overseas arfists. There are alsó many splendidly equipped sporting and social clubs which provide their members with every possible amenity and entertainment, and the hospitality of these clubs is readily offered to visitors. The pleasant, temperate climate and the fortunate geography of this city enables the residents to indulge their love of the outdoor life, and at weekends the population seems to be on the move following its favourite sport or activity, and the Harbour becomes alive with colourful sailboats and motorcraft. Love of harbourside living has brought about the ever-increasing development of high rise apartment houses and luxury "towers", bordering the water's edge in eyery direction, contributing to the "big city" appearance so apparent to the visitor. Ask any Sydneysider about his city - he'll teli you there is no place like it! Y Published by NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS Pty. Ltd Moorabbin, Victoria Australia Copyright. Registered at the G.P.O., Melbourne, for transmission by post as a book. Wholly set up and printed in Australia by Photogravures Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. The Australia Square Tower high A over the city skyline. Vissza