blackwattlebay

6 photos tagged blackwattlebay, from 3 members of Flickr Commons.

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1919

2007

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beachcomber australia said:
Had to look up what that tower on the right was - the shot tower of lead works in Glebe, built 1902, demolished ca. 1950.
glebesociety.org.au/forgotten-glebe-the-shot-tower/
beachcomber australia said:
" ... The very high shot-tower just erected on the Glebe side of Wentworth Park by Messrs. G. E. Crane and Sons, at their lead works, is not only the greatest landmark in the low-lying portions of the suburbs, but is the most attractive and convincing monument in the metropolis of the coming of a new era in Sydney. ..."
1903 Hype! - trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228521299?searchTerm=%...
covid convict said:
beachcomber australia I thought it might have been a lighthouse built in the wrong place by mistake (!)
State Library of New South Wales said:
I was wondering just that myself - it appears in a number of other photos in the collection as well so thanks for the update
Michael Gschwind said:
Glückwunsch zu Explore !

Swordscookie said:
This is a joy to look at and admire ANMM, all the wonderful detail coupled with the technological advancements of the age ranging from the rotating bridge, the steam and sailing ships, the train, the wagon pulled by horses waiting patiently, this is magnificent.

lively lip said:
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sydney's Inner West, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
GrenadierGuardsDmr said:
This pontoon wharf was most probably for installation at one of the Circular Quay ferry jetties.