Sidney's history by Francisca G. Klenner Jeria https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju Made with an open mind en-us 2018-04-02 14:40:59 UTC 2026-02-02 20:28:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png Who originally lived in Sydney? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247820428 Sidney's original inhabitants predated European settlers by at least 50,000 years. These Aboriginal people hunted, gathered and fished in the area’s well-wooded surroundings and sheltered harbour.]]> 2018-04-02 14:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247820428 When did the First Fleet arrive? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247822310 The first Fleet arrived into Port Jackson on 26 January 1788.]]> 2018-04-02 14:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247822310 Why did the First Fleet travel to Australia? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247823423 The main target of the conquerors wasn't building a big city but to establish a prison settlement for British convicts. ]]> 2018-04-02 14:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247823423 Where are the houses of parliament? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247825769 They are placed in the Eastern 'official' side of the original Sidney's settlement. There we could find the Government offices, the Governonor's residence, and the Houses of Parliament.]]> 2018-04-02 14:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247825769 When did Sydney become a city? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247827666 In 1842 the city of Sidney was established with elections, offices, and all the trappings of a free society.]]> 2018-04-02 15:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247827666 What is the Town Hall made of? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247942613 The mellow golden Sydney sandstone was used to build the Town Hall and other buildings such as the General post office.]]> 2018-04-02 21:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247942613 Where is the Opera house? franklenner https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247943234 The Sidney Opera house is placed in the central harbour of the city.]]> 2018-04-02 21:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/franklenner/iq07afw3ggju/wish/247943234