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These photos of some early NSW historical sites illustrate our rich heritage.


On this page:

Ebenezer Church
Castle Hill Heritage Park

Page 2:

Old Burial Ground - Sydney Town Hall
Port Macquarie Convict Bridge


Page 3:
St Mary’s Cathedral
Grave of Solomon Wiseman
Causeway at Devlins Creek, Epping, Sydney

 

History Services NSW has researched the history of all convicts who were transported to NSW and various other categories of historical information on individuals who resided in NSW prior to 1900. Click on the relevant icons on this website if you would like History Services NSW to search for information on your ancestor or area of historical research.

     

Ebenezer Church

Ebenezer Church was built in 1809 and is claimed to be the oldest existing church in Australia. It was also the first Presbyterian Church in Australia. An historic colonial graveyard adjoins the Church. The photos show the exterior and interior of the church.
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Castle Hill Heritage Park

Castle Hill Heritage Park is the site of the Government Farm established in 1801 at Castle Hill.

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Castle Hill Park Barracks and huts for the convicts and soldiers were built on the farm in 1803. It was the site where convicts broke out in a rebellion, which led to the ‘Battle of Vinegar Hill’.

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