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Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/05/16/roof-barracks/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/05/16/roof-barracks/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/961302161867860626

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/05/16/roof-barracks/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/961302161867860626

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/05/16/roof-barracks/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/961302161867860626

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/05/16/roof-barracks/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/961302161867860626

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. The three-storey building with massive shingled roof and a simple yet striking façade was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway. So impressed was Macquarie with this design that he granted Greenway a full pardon”. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/955517596891730819

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/955517596891730819

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Original Convict Clothing, Hyde Park Barracks 6, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/30/barracks-clothing/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/955517596891730819

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character. – Museums of History NSW

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Convict Hammocks, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/21/barracks-6/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character.

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Convict Hammocks, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/21/barracks-6/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character.

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Convict Hammocks, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/21/barracks-6/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/952299682543161689

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character.

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Convict Hammocks, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/21/barracks-6/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/952299682543161689

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character.

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Convict Hammocks, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/21/barracks-6/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/952299682543161689

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks Macquarie hoped to increase their productivity and improve their moral character.

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Architectural Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/13/barracks-5/

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#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Architectural Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/13/barracks-5/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/949381565835440946

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Architectural Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/13/barracks-5/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/949381565835440946

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Architectural Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/13/barracks-5/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/949381565835440946

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Architectural Roof Detail, Hyde Park Barracks 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/13/barracks-5/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/949381565835440946

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks 4, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/11/barracks-4/

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“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks 4, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/11/barracks-4/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/948720091502457466

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks 4, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/11/barracks-4/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/948720091502457466

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks 4, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/11/barracks-4/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/948720091502457466

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks 4, Sydney, NSW, Australia

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/11/barracks-4/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/948720091502457466

“Commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and built with convict labour, Hyde Park Barracks was the first convict barracks in the colony. Previously, convicts had been allowed to find their own accommodation, but by housing them in a barracks

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Display, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A display highlighting the names and crimes of some convicts “transported” to Australia.

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/09/barracks-museum/

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#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Display, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A display highlighting the names and crimes of some convicts “transported” to Australia.

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/09/barracks-museum/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/947851800090787877

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Display, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A display highlighting the names and crimes of some convicts “transported” to Australia.

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/09/barracks-museum/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/947851800090787877

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Display, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A display highlighting the names and crimes of some convicts “transported” to Australia.

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/09/barracks-museum/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/947851800090787877

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Display, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A display highlighting the names and crimes of some convicts “transported” to Australia.

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/09/barracks-museum/

Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/p/douglaswelch/947851800090787877

#hydeparkbarracks #sydneyhistory #convicthistory #australianheritage #unescoworldheritage #sydneyaustralia #colonialarchitecture #historiclandmark #sydneyphotography #visitnsw #architecturalheritage #oldworldcharm #sydneytravel #historicsites #australianhistory #macquarie #brickarchitecture #exploresydney #historicalphotography #heritagebuilding

The Mint, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Formerly the ‘Rum Hospital’ – oldest surviving public building in Sydney’s CBD
Built for a cost of 45,000 gallons of rum, The Mint is rich in history. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie’s ‘Rum’ hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. Today The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW’s head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Bullion café and a spectacular series of venue hire spaces. - Museums of NSW

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/08/mint/

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#thesydneymint #sydneyhistory #colonialarchitecture #visitnsw #sydneyaustralia #architecturalphotography #historiclandmark #australianheritage #sydneycbdevents #oldestbuilding #macquariestreet #sydneyphotography #heritagearchitecture #exploresydney #classicalarchitecture #sydneylife #historicalsite #cityarchitecture #sydneytravel #buildingheritage

The Mint, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Formerly the ‘Rum Hospital’ – oldest surviving public building in Sydney’s CBD
Built for a cost of 45,000 gallons of rum, The Mint is rich in history. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie’s ‘Rum’ hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. Today The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW’s head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Bullion café and a spectacular series of venue hire spaces. - Museums of NSW

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/08/mint/

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#thesydneymint #sydneyhistory #colonialarchitecture #visitnsw #sydneyaustralia #architecturalphotography #historiclandmark #australianheritage #sydneycbdevents #oldestbuilding #macquariestreet #sydneyphotography #heritagearchitecture #exploresydney #classicalarchitecture #sydneylife #historicalsite #cityarchitecture #sydneytravel #buildingheritage

The Mint, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Formerly the ‘Rum Hospital’ – oldest surviving public building in Sydney’s CBD
Built for a cost of 45,000 gallons of rum, The Mint is rich in history. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie’s ‘Rum’ hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. Today The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW’s head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Bullion café and a spectacular series of venue hire spaces. - Museums of NSW

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/04/08/mint/

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The Mint, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Formerly the ‘Rum Hospital’ – oldest surviving public building in Sydney’s CBD
Built for a cost of 45,000 gallons of rum, The Mint is rich in history. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie’s ‘Rum’ hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. Today The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW’s head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Bullion café and a spectacular series of venue hire spaces. - Museums of NSW

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The Mint, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Formerly the ‘Rum Hospital’ – oldest surviving public building in Sydney’s CBD
Built for a cost of 45,000 gallons of rum, The Mint is rich in history. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie’s ‘Rum’ hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. Today The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW’s head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Bullion café and a spectacular series of venue hire spaces. - Museums of NSW

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Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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#SydneyNSW - #HouseholdChemical Clean Out

"We're hosting a Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't live in our area.

"To find other drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut website or call the NSW environment line on 131 555.

Transport your items carefully
- Bring your items in the boot and seal them tight. Don’t mix anything and if you don’t know the contents, just label the item as ‘unknown chemical’.
- You must stay in your vehicle at the drop-off site – an attendant will come to you. People walking or riding can access a separate drop-off area.

If you’re a building manager or have a lot of chemicals contact us to discuss quantities for drop-off.

After you finish

Many chemicals are recycled while others are treated for safe disposal. For example:
- Leftover #paint is mixed with other solvents and used in cement manufacturing. The metal paint tins are recycled.
- Any remaining gas is taken out of gas cylinders and the steel in the bottle is recycled. Many bottles are returned to the hire market – so they’re reused rather than recycled.
- Lead, acid and plastic in #batteries are recovered and recycled.
- #Fluoro tubes, which contain mercury, are crushed to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. This powder is processed to capture any mercury, which is then sold for a range of industrial uses. The leftover glass and metal are put back into the recycling system."

FMI:
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling-services/dispose-household-chemicals

#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #SydneyAustralia #HouseholdWasteRecycling #HouseholdWasteDisposal #Recycling

#SydneyNSW - #HouseholdChemical Clean Out

"We're hosting a Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't live in our area.

"To find other drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut website or call the NSW environment line on 131 555.

Transport your items carefully
- Bring your items in the boot and seal them tight. Don’t mix anything and if you don’t know the contents, just label the item as ‘unknown chemical’.
- You must stay in your vehicle at the drop-off site – an attendant will come to you. People walking or riding can access a separate drop-off area.

If you’re a building manager or have a lot of chemicals contact us to discuss quantities for drop-off.

After you finish

Many chemicals are recycled while others are treated for safe disposal. For example:
- Leftover #paint is mixed with other solvents and used in cement manufacturing. The metal paint tins are recycled.
- Any remaining gas is taken out of gas cylinders and the steel in the bottle is recycled. Many bottles are returned to the hire market – so they’re reused rather than recycled.
- Lead, acid and plastic in #batteries are recovered and recycled.
- #Fluoro tubes, which contain mercury, are crushed to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. This powder is processed to capture any mercury, which is then sold for a range of industrial uses. The leftover glass and metal are put back into the recycling system."

FMI:
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling-services/dispose-household-chemicals

#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #SydneyAustralia #HouseholdWasteRecycling #HouseholdWasteDisposal #Recycling

#SydneyNSW - #HouseholdChemical Clean Out

"We're hosting a Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't live in our area.

"To find other drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut website or call the NSW environment line on 131 555.

Transport your items carefully
- Bring your items in the boot and seal them tight. Don’t mix anything and if you don’t know the contents, just label the item as ‘unknown chemical’.
- You must stay in your vehicle at the drop-off site – an attendant will come to you. People walking or riding can access a separate drop-off area.

If you’re a building manager or have a lot of chemicals contact us to discuss quantities for drop-off.

After you finish

Many chemicals are recycled while others are treated for safe disposal. For example:
- Leftover #paint is mixed with other solvents and used in cement manufacturing. The metal paint tins are recycled.
- Any remaining gas is taken out of gas cylinders and the steel in the bottle is recycled. Many bottles are returned to the hire market – so they’re reused rather than recycled.
- Lead, acid and plastic in #batteries are recovered and recycled.
- #Fluoro tubes, which contain mercury, are crushed to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. This powder is processed to capture any mercury, which is then sold for a range of industrial uses. The leftover glass and metal are put back into the recycling system."

FMI:
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling-services/dispose-household-chemicals

#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #SydneyAustralia #HouseholdWasteRecycling #HouseholdWasteDisposal #Recycling

#SydneyNSW - #HouseholdChemical Clean Out

"We're hosting a Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't live in our area.

"To find other drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut website or call the NSW environment line on 131 555.

Transport your items carefully
- Bring your items in the boot and seal them tight. Don’t mix anything and if you don’t know the contents, just label the item as ‘unknown chemical’.
- You must stay in your vehicle at the drop-off site – an attendant will come to you. People walking or riding can access a separate drop-off area.

If you’re a building manager or have a lot of chemicals contact us to discuss quantities for drop-off.

After you finish

Many chemicals are recycled while others are treated for safe disposal. For example:
- Leftover #paint is mixed with other solvents and used in cement manufacturing. The metal paint tins are recycled.
- Any remaining gas is taken out of gas cylinders and the steel in the bottle is recycled. Many bottles are returned to the hire market – so they’re reused rather than recycled.
- Lead, acid and plastic in #batteries are recovered and recycled.
- #Fluoro tubes, which contain mercury, are crushed to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. This powder is processed to capture any mercury, which is then sold for a range of industrial uses. The leftover glass and metal are put back into the recycling system."

FMI:
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling-services/dispose-household-chemicals

#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #SydneyAustralia #HouseholdWasteRecycling #HouseholdWasteDisposal #Recycling

#SydneyNSW - #HouseholdChemical Clean Out

"We're hosting a Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't live in our area.

"To find other drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut website or call the NSW environment line on 131 555.

Transport your items carefully
- Bring your items in the boot and seal them tight. Don’t mix anything and if you don’t know the contents, just label the item as ‘unknown chemical’.
- You must stay in your vehicle at the drop-off site – an attendant will come to you. People walking or riding can access a separate drop-off area.

If you’re a building manager or have a lot of chemicals contact us to discuss quantities for drop-off.

After you finish

Many chemicals are recycled while others are treated for safe disposal. For example:
- Leftover #paint is mixed with other solvents and used in cement manufacturing. The metal paint tins are recycled.
- Any remaining gas is taken out of gas cylinders and the steel in the bottle is recycled. Many bottles are returned to the hire market – so they’re reused rather than recycled.
- Lead, acid and plastic in #batteries are recovered and recycled.
- #Fluoro tubes, which contain mercury, are crushed to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. This powder is processed to capture any mercury, which is then sold for a range of industrial uses. The leftover glass and metal are put back into the recycling system."

FMI:
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling-services/dispose-household-chemicals

#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #SydneyAustralia #HouseholdWasteRecycling #HouseholdWasteDisposal #Recycling

St. Mary’s Cathedral Exterior 3, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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St. Mary’s Cathedral Exterior 3, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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St. Mary’s Cathedral Exterior 3, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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St. Mary’s Cathedral Exterior 3, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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St. Mary’s Cathedral Exterior 3, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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