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Bennelong restaurant in the Sydney Opera House has transformed its wine program to a completely...
Woollarawarre Bennelong was a warrior and a peacemaker who became, perhaps, the country’s most misunderstood Indigenous man
It’s hard to imagine Bennelong Point in Sydney without the signature opera house now. The grand building was opened in 1973. Work started in 1958 and before that time it was the end point of Sydney’s tram lines. Where Sydney’s best-known landmark is situated now, trams were parked during the night. Here is a photo from 1955. This one is slightly older and shows well the tramlines. The new architectural highlight cost 80 million dollars to construct and was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and funded by the profits of the Opera House Lotteries. Today’s Friday Lady shows it being constructed, and we think the picture must have been taken in 1964 or 1965. The Vauxhall Viva that she so casually parked under an impressive palm tree (now gone to make place for ‘The Spa at Park Hyatt’ we think) must have been one that was assembled in Australia by General Motors-Holden who started doing so in 1964. Vauxhall was not the only manufacturer eager to link the thoroughly modern building to their own product... (Words editor, picture GM-Holden PR)
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Continuing Kent’s birthday celebration at Bennelong restaurant… After our lunch, we felt like making the most of the Sunday live jazz by treating ourselves to a cheese plate and some drinks. Our waitstaff transferred us from the main dining area to Bennelong Bar, which was located on a higher platform. Once we got there, I […]
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Are you looking for an engaging, but easy, way to include Indigenous Perspectives into your curriculum? This Middle and Secondary Years Australian History activity is designed to help your students understand the significance of Indigenous Resistance Leaders. BENNELONG was abducted by Governor Philips and used as a translator between the Eora Nations people and the Colonizers. Despite losing parts of his freedoms, he worked to promote trade and reduce tensions between the two peoples. This resource includes: - Two page informative text - Source Analysis (Image, Primary) - Chronology task - Vocabulary task - Fast Fact word puzzle - Answer keys! Indigenous perspectives are incredibly important to include in your Australian History unit, and this resource is designed to help you do this in a way that still helps your student demonstrate the skills required in the curriculum, whether that be Grade 5 or 9! Even better - this product is available in a BUNDLE with two other Indigenous leaders! Looking for more Australian History resources? CHECK HERE! Hey, while you're here - you should ABSOLUTELY Follow Our Store for more updates, and sales gossip! AND we've got a fun new website! Full of teaching tips and other great stuff! Check out https://www.edventurousminds.com/ Happy Teaching! EM
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Construction of the wharf on the eastern side of Bennelong Point Dated: c. 1 January 1950 Digital ID: 9856_a017_A017000055 Rights: www.records.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-permissions We'd love to hear from you if you use our photos. Many other photos in our collection are available to view and browse on our website using Photo Investigator.
The French liner "Yarra" berthed at Bennelong Point Dated: c.1906 Digital ID: 9856_a017_A017000014 Rights: www.records.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-permissions We'd love to hear from you if you use our photos. Many other photos in our collection are available to view and browse on our website using Photo Investigator.
Reboot and refresh with this sweet and savoury non-alcoholic cocktail from Sydney Opera House restaurant Bennelong.
Woollarawarre Bennelong was a warrior and a peacemaker who became, perhaps, the country’s most misunderstood Indigenous man
Can’t get into Bennelong? Try your hand at these fine-dining classics by Peter Gilmore.
Located on the waterfront and adjacent to Kissing Point Park, Bennelong Park underwent construction to improve access to the Parramatta River.
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