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Circular Quay
The harbour was originally known as "Semi-Circular Quay", this being the actual shape of the quay.
he name was shortened for convenience. Wharves were built on the southern shore. Reflecting Circular Quay's status as the central harbour for Sydney, the Customs House was built on the southern shore in 1844-5.
Circular Quay today is the tourist centre of the city and the hub of the ferry service, once the largest ferry service in the world.
The harbour was originally known as "Semi-Circular Quay", this being the actual shape of the quay.
he name was shortened for convenience. Wharves were built on the southern shore. Reflecting Circular Quay's status as the central harbour for Sydney, the Customs House was built on the southern shore in 1844-5.
Circular Quay today is the tourist centre of the city and the hub of the ferry service, once the largest ferry service in the world.
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Customs House is one of Sydney's historic landmark buildings, which has featured in the working and cultural life of the city since it was constructed in 1845.
“For over 150 years, Customs House played an active role as the primary trade gateway for goods and people flowing into Sydney and Australia.”
Customs House is located on a significant site where the local Eora people are said to have watched the First Fleet land. The Aboriginal flag is now permanently flown from the building.
“For over 150 years, Customs House played an active role as the primary trade gateway for goods and people flowing into Sydney and Australia.”
Customs House is located on a significant site where the local Eora people are said to have watched the First Fleet land. The Aboriginal flag is now permanently flown from the building.
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As the name implies, the Australian Customs Service occupied Customs House until 1990. In 1994, the City of Sydney was given the building to operate by the Federal Government.
Circular Quay encroaches over the natural shoreline of Sydney Cove. At East Circular Quay the 1788 shoreline is indicated in the granite paving by cast bronze discs. The first constructed shoreline, reclaimed to form Circular Quay, is mapped by a continuous band of white granite.
European settlement commenced at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Aboriginal flag is flown at the beautifully restored Customs House in recognition that it was built on the site where Australia's indigenous people reportedly watched the arrival of the First Fleet and where the British Flag was raised.
Circular Quay encroaches over the natural shoreline of Sydney Cove. At East Circular Quay the 1788 shoreline is indicated in the granite paving by cast bronze discs. The first constructed shoreline, reclaimed to form Circular Quay, is mapped by a continuous band of white granite.
European settlement commenced at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Aboriginal flag is flown at the beautifully restored Customs House in recognition that it was built on the site where Australia's indigenous people reportedly watched the arrival of the First Fleet and where the British Flag was raised.
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Sydney Ferries can trace its roots as far back as the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove where in 1789, the first ferry service was established from the Cove to the farming settlement of Parramatta. The first ferry, officially named the Rose Hill Packet (otherwise known as 'The Lump'), was crafted by convicts and powered by sails and oars. Trips inland from Sydney Cove to Parramatta typically took up to one week to complete.
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As time progressed, a series of rowboat ferrymen set up small operations to transport people from either side of Sydney Harbour.
In 1861, the North Shore Ferry Company was established which operated the very first commercial ferry service across Sydney Harbour.
In 1899, ferry services were integrated into Sydney Ferries Limited, which became the world's largest ferry operator by fleet size. After the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in March 1932, ferry patronage dropped almost overnight, decreasing from 30 to 13 million passengers per year.
In 1861, the North Shore Ferry Company was established which operated the very first commercial ferry service across Sydney Harbour.
In 1899, ferry services were integrated into Sydney Ferries Limited, which became the world's largest ferry operator by fleet size. After the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in March 1932, ferry patronage dropped almost overnight, decreasing from 30 to 13 million passengers per year.
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Beaches and Bays ; Bridges ; Buildings ; Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour
North Sydney; Hospitals ; Parks and Gardens ; Railways and Stations ;
Roads ; Statues ; Suburbs ; Greater NSW ; Parramatta