Saturday, 26 January 2013

Sydney Cove, Australia Day

Sydney Cove is the small bay on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour. This is the site of the historical landing place of the First Fleet on the 26th January 1788. Australia Day, which is Australia's national day, commemorates this arrival and the birth of the country of Australia. Sydney Cove was named after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney. Today the cove is better known as Circular Quay and the city is known as Sydney.
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22 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 00:35:00 GMT+11

    Thank you Jim, for showing my favourite bridge on Australia Day. Happy weekend.

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  2. JoeSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 07:44:00 GMT+11

    The perfect shot for Australia Day Jim. Happy Australia Day to you. J.

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  3. JulieSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 08:42:00 GMT+11

    A most appropriate shot for this day, and this weekend, Jim. Hard to envisage that scene 225 years ago, as the ships of the First Fleet rode at anchor just out there on that water. Many thanks for your contribution to our first National Day on the CDP portal.

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  4. Anne Elisabeth - Gallery XprementalSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 08:57:00 GMT+11

    Great photo, and enjoy your Australian Day !

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  5. UnknownSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 11:00:00 GMT+11

    Such a lovely shot and glimpse of history. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Saturday, 26 January 2013 at 12:01:00 GMT+11

    Happy Australia Day (I think I'm a little belated with my wishes)... A beautiful picture.

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  7. LesleySaturday, 26 January 2013 at 12:19:00 GMT+11

    Nicely composed, Jim (as would be expected of you!)
    It is still only the 25th here, but enjoy your Australia Day.

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  8. BernieHSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 14:58:00 GMT+11

    Marvellous shot to celebrate our nation's special day.

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  9. JoSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 14:59:00 GMT+11

    Great post, it is hard too imagine it way back then...
    Happy Australia Day to you, hope you are having a great day..

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  10. A Colorful WorldSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 15:01:00 GMT+11

    Nice fence! Love that bit of history, the skyline and that pretty blue sky!

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  11. SandyCarlsonSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 15:11:00 GMT+11

    Utterly gorgeous!

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  12. Pierre BOYERSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 15:33:00 GMT+11

    Enjoy your day !
    Best regards...

    Pierre

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  13. AnonymousSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 21:32:00 GMT+11

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  14. Liz NeedleSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 22:10:00 GMT+11

    Now there's a fence and bridge I have seen before. Great shot of the bridge.

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  15. Magical Mystical TeacherSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 23:44:00 GMT+11

    What a grand view!

    Tangled Fence Wire

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  16. LONDONLULUSaturday, 26 January 2013 at 23:54:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful view, wouldn't mind being there right now!

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  17. PatSunday, 27 January 2013 at 00:30:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful view! Happy Australia Day!

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  18. Jan n JerSunday, 27 January 2013 at 00:40:00 GMT+11

    Happy Australia Day to you. Thanks for the history n photo

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  19. Small City ScenesSunday, 27 January 2013 at 03:00:00 GMT+11

    Happy Australia Day. It's a great country. MB

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  20. SamiSunday, 27 January 2013 at 03:19:00 GMT+11

    Happy Australia Day Jim and thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my Australia Day post.

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  21. cieldequimperSunday, 27 January 2013 at 09:18:00 GMT+11

    Marvellous!

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  22. Joan ElizabethSunday, 27 January 2013 at 19:10:00 GMT+11

    Any excuse for another shot of our magical bridge and harbour :-) Hope you had a great day.

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