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Corner of Pitt and Bridge streets, looking south.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sydney's older buildings and structures. , and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Charles Bayliss - acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemLarge.aspx?itemID=413535

Several flags at half mast...lots of possible occasions... Date range 1887-1890: Empire Hotel, SW cnr Pitt/Hunter Sts (seen here in the mid distance on the rhs), built/opened 1887... trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/115449519 - Freeman's Journal, 19th November, 1887...'A New Sydney Hotel'... Exchange Hotel, SW cnr Pitt/Bridge Sts...the incarnation of the Exchange Hotel that we see in this pic was condemned in January 1890...it was subsequently demolished and replaced by a new hotel with an ornamental tower and cupola...I haven't managed to establish dates for the demolition and construction of the new hotel...just going on a Licensing Court application, the new hotel appears to have been built (and running) by ca. August 1890... trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28276827 - SMH, 22nd January, 1890...City Improvement Board order re the demolition of the Exchange Hotel...the date for demolition ordered here was later extended... trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235773444 - the Daily Telegraph, 21st June, 1890...brief mention here of the new Exchange Hotel (architect N.C. Day) which appears to have then been under construction (see item mid first highlighted column)... trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/113339543 - the Evening News, 15th August, 1890...'Licensing Court'...'a temporary license was granted to Ann Nightingale, for the Exchange Hotel, Bridge and Pitt Streets.' * take care not to mix up the Exchange Hotel, SW cnr Pitt/Bridge Sts and Aaron's Exchange Hotel, which adjoined the Royal Exchange (it was within/part of the Exchange Buildings)...Aaron's Exchange Hotel fronted both Pitt and Gresham Sts...both hotels appear in this pic... trove.nla.gov.au/work/170940115 - the NLA has a print of this pic...

the building is still there, but Kirra Beach is very different now!

This is a great photo.

Kirra Beach from Kirra Hill Pictorial Time Line From 1910 1915 when Kirra became a popular holiday destination 1920 - first Life Surf Saving Club 1930 - Kirra Beach Pavilion and officially opened in 1935 1936 - Tropical cyclon heat and beached washed away 1940 - Over time the beach recovered natural way 1946 - Signs of longshore shoal migration 1950 - Camping grounds popularity 1954 - Cyclone causing beach erosion 1960 - Natural recovering 1965 - Major coastal engineering 1970 - Natural recovery but beach remained narrower and another erosion 1972 - Kirra Point built 1974 - severe cyclones 1995 - Chronically eroded area 2000 - Still subject to erosion Source: www.tweedsandbypass.nsw.gov.au/historical-images/historic...

CURRUMBIN ON THE GOLD COAST Currumbin is an inspiring beachfront community where the epic Currumbin Creek waterway links to the pristine rainforest mountains of the region when heading west. Currumbin Creek and the Alley, the entrance to the ocean, offer a protected and patrolled haven for all kinds of active water sports, particularly stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. There is good Flathead and Bream fishing off the rock wall or Taylor off the beach. Currumbin also has a gorgeous right-hand surf break which is a specialty for graceful longboard riders. The Currumbin Surf Life Saving Club is worth a stop to experience absolute beachfront dining, and of course, just meters from the beach, you'll find the famous Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Source: www.destinationgoldcoast.com/places-to-see/currumbin

History Samuel William Grey was the first European to acquire land in the area. In 1904, Isle, Love and Co advertised the first subdivisions in Currumbin The first hotel was built by Wallace McDonald Nicoll in 1910 on Duringan Street overlooking the mouth of the Currumbin Creek. During this period tourism and industry significantly increased in the beach side and valley areas of Currumbin. Many of the houses at Currumbin date from the period of later subdivisions in the 1920s. The area also contains a number of fibro beach houses. Since then later development has occurred including some high rise backing onto the hillside at Pacific Parade. Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast Queensland circa 1938 Currumbin Beach, 1938 Generally the area contains more natural vegetation than other areas of the coast due in part to the difficulty of building on the steep hillsides and in part to the presence of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - a long-standing icon and landmark at the Gold Coast. The Sanctuary comprises a substantial area of land on both sides of the highway adjacent to Flat Rock Creek. In 2013, Currumbin was named Australia's cleanest beach. At an award ceremony at Coogee Beach WA the national organization Keep Australia Beautiful crowned Currumbin with the prestigious title. Currumbin was commended in particular for its excellence in community involvement and partnerships. Source: kids.kiddle.co/Currumbin,_Queensland