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"Hands on History" History Week 2022

On Sunday 4th September 2022 the Museum hosted our 2022 Annual Keynote Presentation. Our guest speaker for 2022, returning by popular...

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Special Edition History Week Blog! From the Ground Up - Sydney's Earliest Fire Protection

The 1820s in Sydney Before we begin an exploration of Sydney’s fire protection in the 1820s, let’s set the scene. The year was 1821, 200...

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History Week Feature Blog: The Link between the NSW Fire Brigade and the Military

By Guest Writer Ian Grimwood This blog is a modified extract from Ian’s recent History Week presentation. To view the recording please...

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Special History Week Blog – New South Wales’ Oldest Active Fire Stations

Whilst the closed No. 1 Volunteer Company Fire Station in Haymarket is the oldest surviving purpose-built fire station, some of Sydney’s...

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History Week Special Feature: The Most Recent Addition to the Museum's Collection

History Week continues at the Museum this week and into the weekend. If you haven't already checked out what is on offer then please...

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