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9Hyde Park 0Australian
Map 1 B5. @ Elizabeth St routes. Museum
Hyde Park was named after its See pp98–9.
London equivalent by Governor
Macquarie in 1810. The fence
around the park marked the qGreat Synagogue
outskirts of the township. Once 187 Elizabeth St, entrance at 166
an exercise field for garrison Castlereagh St. Map 1 B5. Tel (02) 9267
troops, it later incorporated a 2477. @ Elizabeth St routes.  St
racecourse and a cricket pitch. James. Open services & tours only. 7
Though much smaller today by arrangement. Closed public and
than the original park, it is still a Jewish hols. & 8 noon Thu, 1st &
quiet haven in the middle of the 3rd Tue. ∑ greatsynagogue.org.au
bustling city centre, with many
notable features. The longest established Jewish Grand Organ in the 19th-century
The 30-m (98-ft) high Art Orthodox congregation Centennial Hall
Deco Anzac Memorial in Australia
commemorates assembles in this Victorian architecture. The
Australians who have synagogue (conse- original architect, J H Wilson,
died for their country. crated in 1878). died during its construction, as
Opened in 1934 it now Although Jews had did several of the architects who
includes a military arrived with the First Fleet, followed. The vestibule, an
exhibition downstairs. worship did not commence elegant salon with stained glass
Sandringham Garden, until the 1820s. With its and a crystal chandelier, is the
filled with mauve wisteria, carved porch columns and work of Albert Bond. The clock
is a memorial to kings wrought-iron gates, the tower was completed by the
George V and George VI, Candelabra in synagogue is perhaps Bradbridge brothers in 1884.
opened by Queen the Great the finest work of From 1888–9, other architects
Elizabeth II in 1954. Synagogue Thomas Rowe, architect designed Centennial Hall, with
The bronze and granite of Sydney Hospital (see its imposing 19th-century Grand
Archibald Fountain p117). The interior features a Organ with over 8,500 pipes.
commemorates the French and stunning panelled ceiling. Some people believe this
Australian World War I alliance. became Sydney’s finest building
It was completed by François by accident, as each architect
Sicard in 1932 and donated wSydney Town Hall strove to outdo similar buildings
by J F Archibald, one of the 483 George St. Map 4 E2. Tel (02) 9265 in Manchester and Liverpool.
founders of the popular Bulletin 9333.  Town Hall. Open 8am–6pm Today, it makes a good venue
literary magazine. Mon–Fri. Closed pub hols. 7 for concerts.
The Emden Gun, on the corner ∑ sydneytownhall.com.au
of College and Liverpool Streets, eSt Andrew’s
commemorates a World War I The steps of Sydney Town
naval action. HMAS Sydney Hall have been a favourite Cathedral
destroyed the German raider meeting place since it opened Sydney Square, cnr George & Bathurst
Emden off the Cocos Islands on in 1869. Walled burial grounds sts. Map 4 E3. Tel (02) 9265 1661.
9 November 1914, and 180 crew originally covered the site.  Town Hall. Open contact the
members were taken prisoner. It is a fine example of High cathedral for opening times and tours.
7 8 ∑ sydneycathedral.com
While the foundation stone for
the country’s oldest cathedral
was laid in 1819, the building
was not consecrated until 1868.
The Gothic Revival design, by
Edmund Blacket, was inspired
by York Minster in England.
Inside are memorials to Sydney
pioneers, a 1539 Bible and
beads made from olive seeds
collected in the Holy Land.
The southern wall includes
stones from London’s St Paul’s
Cathedral, Westminster Abbey
Game in progress on the giant chessboard in Hyde Park and the House of Lords.