These photos of some early NSW historical sites illustrate our rich heritage.
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The Macquarie Towns: Windsor Photographs
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| Home of former Hawkesbury’s Chief Constable, John Howe (circa 1820) |
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St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (1820) – designed by Francis Greenway |
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| Plaque above church door of St. Matthew’s Church | |
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St. Matthew’s Rectory – erected in 1825 by William Cox, during the
incumbency of the Rev. John Cross 1819 – 1828. Samuel Marsden died here on 12 May 1838 |
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| Windsor Court House (1822) – designed by Francis Greenway |
Index to More Historical Photographs
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