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International Symposium on Music Acoustics. Sydney and Katoomba, Some Local Knowledge
International Symposium on Music Acoustics. Sydney and Katoomba, Some local knowledge Space and time Sydney is about 151° E and 34° S. So 10 hours ahead of Universal Time in August. The sun is North at its zenith, which can be disorientating for Laurasians. Money The Australian dollar is US$0.91 and Euro 0.70 at the time of writing Traffic Trains, road traffic and pedestrians keep left. Boats keep right. Weather www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ Say 10-20°C in Sydney, 0-15° in Katoomba. Ocean at 15°. Electricity 240 V @ 50 Hz but the plugs are unlike US, Europe or UK. Adaptors sold at the airport, hardware and tourist shops. Transport in and around Sydney There is a trip planner at www.131500.com.au Airport to conference centre: train to central (ticket at the station) and tram (ticket on board) from there to convention centre. Katoomba Trains leave Central to Katoomba appox every 30 mins on week days, every hour on Sunday. The trip normally takes 2 hours. However, there is work on the tracks on Saturday and Sunday 28-29 August, so a bus service replaces part of the train service and it will take longer. ISMA will run a bus from Central to Katoomba at 9:15 am on Sunday 29 August. Tram (aka light rail) goes from basement of Convention Centre to Central Station. Approx every 10 minutes Ferries A service runs from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay (main ferry terminal) approx every 30 minutes www.sydneyferries.info Monorail Runs a circuit including Convention Centre and City Centre approx every 5 minutes The ICA site has a list of possible ways (http://www.scec.com.au/location/directions.cfm) to get to the Convention Centre, including driving, which we don't recommend. -
The AWA Microphone for Harbour Bridge 75Th
..The Microphone used for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening ceremony. Compiled by David Burger, March 2007 with material from: - Phil Burgess Telstra, - Ted Miles – ex AWA technician. Press Release No. 94 (14/03/07) – Telstra's Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th birthday gift Phil Burgess, GMD, Public Policy and Communication, Telstra. Telstra has donated a rare microphone from its historical collection used to open the Sydney Harbour Bridge 75 years ago to the Sydney Powerhouse Museum - and it has created a bit of excitement. The Reisz microphone is a rare example of Australian technology manufactured in 1930 and was used to broadcast the 1932 opening ceremony of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to thousands of people. What has made the microphone especially significant is the signatures of all 10 dignitaries at the opening ceremony, including the NSW Premier John T Lang, NSW Governor Philip Game and the Bridge's Chief Engineer, JJC Bradfield. Speaking at the official donation event, Telstra's Group Managing Director PP&C Phil Burgess said that Telstra was proud to share this wonderful piece of Australian history with the community on the 75th birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. "Every good piece of history has a story behind it and this microphone is no exception," Dr Burgess said. "Thanks to the Powerhouse Museum, many more people will be able to see and understand the role it played in unveiling a great Aussie icon." Why did Telstra have the microphone in its historical collection? The microphone became one of a collection of microphones owned by Mr Philip Geeves who was announcing for AWA (Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd) on the day of the Sydney Harbour Bridge opening. -
January 9, 2022 East Carolina University
Australia: Sport & Social Change December 27 - January 9, 2022 East Carolina University Program Proudly Provided by Sports Travel Academy www.facebook.com/SportsTravelAcademy www.twitter.com/SportRavAcademy Contents Introduction 3 ECU Faculty Leaders 6 Program Director 8 Program Details & Costs 9 Program Package Includes 10 Sample Daily Itinerary 11 Who is the Sports Travel Academy? 28 Students from UNC Chapel Hill & University of California programs get up close and personal with Roos and Koala’s at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 2 Introduction This program includes an excellent mix of Australian Sport, History & Culture. Students will learn from university professors from three different schools and benefit from a number of industry professionals at the academic various sites that we visit. Australian Sport: To say that sport is a way of life in Australia is an enormous understatement! Such is the Australian population's devotion towards sport that it is sometimes humorously described as "Australia's national religion". The Aussie’s truly enjoy a very rich sporting history & culture. Australian athletes have excelled in a range of sports globally, and their government supported system has a lot to do with this success. The Australian government spends the most money in the world per capita on elite athlete development and fittingly the Aussie’s have led the three of the last four Summer Olympic Games in medals per capita. The Australian population also enjoys fabulous recreational facilities & programs for the non-elite as a part of the -
Urban Parks, Urban Icons? the Case of Bicentennial Park in Sydney
U H P H 2 0 1 6 I c o n s : T h e M a k i n g , M e a n i n g a n d U n d o i n g o f U r b a n I c o n s a n d I c o n i c C i t i e s | 505 Urban Parks, Urban Icons? The case of Bicentennial Park in Sydney Catherine Evans Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW [email protected] This paper explores the question of how urban parks function as urban icons. It examines Bicentennial Park in Homebush Bay, 12 km west of the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) as a case study. Bicentennial Park was planned and designed between 1983 and 1988, a time when Australia, and its cities in particular, grappled with tensions between celebrating achievements of two hundred years of European settlement and redressing the cultural and ecological harm wrought by those achievements. The research focuses on a review of material related to the design and promotion of the park, and early reviews of the park. The discussion explores the influence of specific ideas about the city and ecology on the transformations of use, materiality, and physical form of the land that became Bicentennial Park. Findings reveal that Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay was conceived as an awkwardly scripted design, which in turn reflects a convergence of urban planning initiatives, intensifying environmental awareness and ideological tensions within the then nascent Australian- based profession of landscape architecture. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge Other Names: the Coat Hanger Place ID: 105888 File No: 1/12/036/0065
Australian Heritage Database Places for Decision Class : Historic Identification List: National Heritage List Name of Place: Sydney Harbour Bridge Other Names: The Coat Hanger Place ID: 105888 File No: 1/12/036/0065 Nomination Date: 30/01/2007 Principal Group: Road Transport Status Legal Status: 30/01/2007 - Nominated place Admin Status: 19/09/2005 - Under assessment by AHC--Australian place Assessment Recommendation: Place meets one or more NHL criteria Assessor's Comments: Other Assessments: National Trust of Australia (NSW) : Classified by National Trust Location Nearest Town: Dawes Point - Milsons Point Distance from town (km): Direction from town: Area (ha): 9 Address: Bradfield Hwy, Dawes Point - Milsons Point, NSW 2000 LGA: Sydney City NSW North Sydney City NSW Location/Boundaries: Bradfield Highway, Dawes Point in the south and Milsons Point in the north, comprising bridge, including pylons, part of the constructed approaches and parts of Bradfield and Dawes Point Parks, being the area entered in the NSW Heritage Register, listing number 00781, gazetted 25 June 1999, except those parts of this area north of the southern alignment of Fitzroy Street, Milsons Point or south of the northern alignment of Parbury Lane, Dawes Point. Assessor's Summary of Significance: The building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a major event in Australia's history, representing a pivotal step in the development of modern Sydney and one of Australia’s most important cities. The bridge is significant as a symbol of the aspirations of the nation, a focus for the optimistic forecast of a better future following the Great Depression. With the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia was felt to have truly joined the modern age, and the bridge was significant in fostering a sense of collective national pride in the achievement. -
Support Available in Your Local Area
Support Available in Your Local Area Contents Sydney .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Food .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Accommodation .................................................................................................................................. 5 Central Coast .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Food .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Accommodation .................................................................................................................................. 7 Financial .............................................................................................................................................. 8 General ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Western Sydney ................................................................................................................................... 10 Food ................................................................................................................................................. -
Shelling of Bondi, 1942
W A V E R L E Y C O U N C I L SHELLING OF BONDI A W a v e r l e y L i b r a r y L o c a l H i s t o r y F a c t S h e e t When World War II broke out in As part of the defence plan, a 1939, steps were taken to first-aid post was established at protect residents of Waverley Bondi Beach Public School. Municipality in the event of The main injuries of patients enemy attack Identified as a visiting the first aid room early potential invasion point for a in the season of 1942-43 Japanese attack on Sydney, related to cuts and bruises military fortifications in the form encountered with the beach’s of iron stakes, barbed newly built defences. Despite concertina wire, concrete tank such impediments, surf bathers traps and wire coils were still came to Bondi in droves. constructed along Bondi Beach The Bondi Surf Bathers’ and surrounds. Lifesaving Club continued to Bronze squads were forced to operate, although surf carnivals train in Bondi Park due to were cancelled for the duration space limitations, and any of the war. The club made activity on the beach required preparations for the possibility the permission of the army of enemy attack on 28 officer charged with the December 1941. defence of the beach. Committee minutes record: Bathers had to negotiate their "Resolved that a wooden rake way through a barbed wire and shovel be purchased for maze before they could reach use in event of air raid." the surf by one of two gates. -
Iventure Lux Fun Pass Attraction List
iVenture Lux Fun Pass Attraction List (click on the link to view available hours) Attraction Address Bookings Required Booking Instructions 9D Action Cinemas (Single Ride) Level 2, Harbourside Shoping Centre, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 No Aboriginal Dreaming Tour (Guided Walking Tour hosted by Indigenous Guide) Cadmans Cottage, 110 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000 Yes Email [email protected] with your iVenture Card Number Adventure Clues - Bloomin' Botanic Gardens (Single Entry) Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 Redeem Online https://www.adventureclues.com/product/bloomin-botanic-sydney/ Adventure Clues - Secret Sydney (Single Entry) Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 Redeem Online https://www.adventureclues.com/product/secret-sydney-iventure/ Adventure Clues - Unlock The Rocks (Single Entry) Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 Redeem Online https://www.adventureclues.com/product/unlock-the-rocks-iventure/ Australian National Maritime Museum (Single Entry) 2 Murray St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 No Blue Fish Restaurant (Fish & Chips Meal) *Note: Not available Saturday evenings 287 Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Yes 02 9211 0315 Blue Mountains Explorer (All Day Ticket) 283 Main St, Katoomba, NSW 2780 No Bygone Beautys (Single Entry & Devonshire Tea) 20-22 Grose Street, Leaura NSW 2780 Check Website for Availability https://www.bygonebeautys.com.au/ Calmsley Hill Farm (Single Entry) 31 Darling St, Abbotsbury NSW 2176 No Captain Cook Hop on Hop off Cruise (Two-Day Pass) Wharf -
Top 10 Things to Do in Sydney
FACT SHEET TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY Experience fine dining, opera, coastal walks and history on this Top 10 list of things to do in Sydney Sydney’s combination of surf beaches, a of this icon, take a Backstage Tour. sparkling natural harbour and the Sydney These tours are highly informative and Opera House is irresistible. In addition available in several languages, including to its man-made wonders, Sydney is Japanese, Mandarin and French. blessed with many natural assets, such as beautiful public gardens, harbour SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE islands and unspoilt foreshores. An excellent transport system and tailor- Nicknamed “the coathanger”, the Sydney made tours make Sydney a joy to explore. Harbour Bridge is a great engineering feat, originally opened in 1932. Visitors TARONGA ZOO are free to walk or cycle across this vast structure that spans Sydney Harbour. Visit the animals of Taronga Zoo at their Better yet, book one of the many incredible waterside address. The zoo BridgeClimb expeditions which will houses 2,900 exotic and native species take you high into the superstructure. including gorillas, tigers, leopards, No special climbing skills are required – chimpanzees, giraffes, kangaroos and twilight and dawn climbs are available. koalas and is a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. For the ultimate sleepover, BONDI TO COOGEE COASTAL WALK book the Roar & Snore package, where guests camp overnight at the zoo. There are several beaches near Bondi that are just as beautiful, including Tamarama, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Bronte and Coogee. To appreciate this amazing piece of coastline, join the Bondi Walk around Circular Quay and see why to Coogee Walk which links all these the Sydney Opera House continues to beaches and showcases Sydney’s finest dazzle. -
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TM Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TM Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Booklet available in English on Heft in deutscher Sprache erhältlich auf Livret disponible en français sur Folleto disponible en español en Folheto disponível em português em A füzet magyarul ezen a honlapon olvasható: Architecture.LEGO.com www.sydneyoperahouse.com 21012_BI.indd 1 13/10/2011 12:08 PM SYDNEy OpERa HOUSE™ Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of late The massive concrete sculptural shells that form modern architecture and an iconic building of the 20th the roof of Sydney Opera House appear like billowing century. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured sails filled by the sea winds with the sunlight and cloud by the people of Australia. It was created by a young shadows playing across their shining white surfaces. Danish architect, Jørn Utzon (1918-2008), who understood Utzon envisaged it as being like to a Gothic cathedral the potential provided by the site against the stunning that people would never tire of and never be finished with. backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Today Sydney Opera House does not operate solely as a venue for opera or symphony, but also hosts a wide range of performing arts and community activities. These include classical and contemporary music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance, cabaret, talks and large scale public programs. Since its opening in 1973 over 45 million people have attended more than 100 000 performances, and it is estimated that well over 100 million people have visited the site. It is one of Australia's most visited tourist attractions, being the most internationally recognized symbol of the nation. -
SYDNEY HARBOUR Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Studies
NSW Coastal, Ocean & Port Engineering Panel (COPEP) Half Day Seminar (August 2012) SYDNEY HARBOUR Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Studies Phil Watson Principal Coastal Specialist Office of Environment and Heritage NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet Acknowledgements… Doug Lord, Manager Coastal DECCW * Cath Snelgrove, Cultural Heritage Manager, Sydney, Parks and Wildlife Division DECCW * * (as at November 2009) Outline of Presentation Background Guided tour and brief history lesson Vulnerability assessment Management considerations Conclusions Background… Plan of Management being prepared for Sydney Harbour National Park (SHNP) SHNP contains some of the key and iconic national heritage assets at obvious threat from projected sea level rise Significant investment of public funds foreshadowed to preserve heritage assets Vulnerability studies would provide fundamental strategic advice to inform the above-mentioned Background… Separate pilot studies for Fort Denison and Goat Island Fort Denison completed November 2008 Goat Island completed January 2009 Both studies available on the internet Outline of Presentation Background Guided tour and brief history lesson Vulnerability assessment Management considerations Conclusions Guided tour..… Fort Denison SYDNEY HARBOUR Courtesy Google Maps Courtesy Tourism NSW Courtesy Tourism NSW Historic Context…… Once a rocky outcrop some 25m high known to Aboriginal people as “Mat-te-wan-ye” In 1839 two American sloops entered the harbour undetected raising fears about the apparent inadequacies of Sydney's defences -
Icons of Sydney Harbour Cruise
ICONS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE Step aboard the Harman heritage Motor Launch for a unique trip visiting various Sydney Harbour icons with expert commentary from our volunteer guides before returning to Yots Café for a delicious lunch at about 12.30 pm. This cruise is now available on Thursdays for only $30 per head. Minimum passenger number: 15 (or groups fewer than 15 pay $450) Maximum passenger number: 24 Terms & Conditions: A $200 deposit is required to secure your booking and confirms your acceptance of our Terms & Conditions for the cruise booked. Final payment is to be made on the day of the cruise. The cruise can take place in almost all weather conditions. However, the scheduled cruise may be cancelled by SHF at any time, even on the scheduled cruise day, if there are safety, mechanical or passenger comfort issues or concerns. In these rare circumstances, contact will be made with the tour group and a raincheck issued for another day or a full refund of monies paid will be made if a raincheck is not feasible. If the cruise is cancelled for any reason by the tour group within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time, the deposit paid will be forfeited. • Note there are no toilet facilities onboard Harman, however public facilities are available close to the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM). GROUPS COMING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT • Light rail – alight at the Pyrmont Bay light rail stop (LH side exit) cross over Pirrama Road lights and walk to the ANMM (2 Murray Street). • Ferry – Darling Harbour ferry from Wharf 5 at Circular Quay and alight at Pyrmont Bay Wharf.