South Head Sydney and the Origins of Watsons Bay

By:

Robin Derricourt

Format:

Paperback / softback

Show Hide Adult Content

$44.99

Available from supplier

Usually ships in 3-4 weeks

0 in Trolley

Price Match

Wrap this item as a gift ($5.90) - add a free gift card on the next page

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

Afterpay is available on orders $100 to $2000 Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

Around 4-14 June using International Courier

Description

The year 1788 brought to Sydney Cove the first Europeans to settle in Australia, under the command of Governor designate Arthur Phillip. Leaving Botany Bay he sailed past South Head into Port Jackson, camped the night at the future Watsons Bay, and proceeded up the harbour the next day to establish the town of Sydney. South Head and the area of Watsons Bay would then play a major role in the new colony. Here was the home of a Lookout and Signal Station (still operating today) to alert incoming ships to the location of the town and townsmen to the imminent arrival of vessels. Here too was the location of the first lighthouse in Australia. The first settlers returned to Watsons Bay for recreation, as they do today, and convicts escaping the penal colony by boat had to slip past South Head at night. This short illustrated survey of one of the most historically significant places in Australia examines its Aboriginal heritage, its multiple roles in the early colony, and its development for military defence, as a pilot station, and to adapt to the needs of a growing and diverse community.

Release date Australia

November 30th, 2011

Author

Robin Derricourt

Collection

Australia

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

b/w photos

Pages

Dimensions

216x279x4

ISBN-13

9780646567815

Product ID

20211324

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here