Sydney Olympic Park, Abattoir Heritage Precinct

This former gatehouse in the Abattoir Heritage Precinct is on the corner of Herb Elliott Avenue and Showground Road, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. It was designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and built in 1915 in the Federation style. It is now used as a visitor information centre. The Avenue is a contemporary office building across the road built in 2015.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Ruby Tuesday, Wednesday Wisdom.

Sydney Olympic Park, amenities building

This amenities building is located on the corner of Sarah Durack Avenue and Edwin Flack Avenue, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. This is one of three structures in red, blue and yellow, designed by Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers and constructed in 1999 for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games.
Linked to: Our World Tuesday, Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.

Leichhardt, mural

This mural is on the wall of the Leichhardt North Light Rail Stop​, in the inner city suburb of Leichhardt. It was created by notable graffiti artist Phibs.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.

Ryde, The Public Cross, monument

 
The Public Cross is a monument located in the cemetery beside St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, located along Charles Street in the north western suburb of Ryde. The public cross was imported from France by the Marist Fathers, who were French themselves and were the early pastors of the church. It is believed to have been made in a unique French style.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.

Putney, Kissing Point, pontoon

A Captain Cook Cruises ferry makes its way past the pontoon at Kissing Point along the north shore of the Parramatta River, in the north western suburb of Putney. Rivendell School, formerly the Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital, stands on the southern shore, in the western suburb of Concord West.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.

Sydenham, railway station

Sydenham railway station is a junction for the T4 Illawarra, T8 East Hills and T3 Bankstown railway lines, in the inner west suburb of Sydenham. It opened on 15 October 1884 as Marrickville on the Illawarra line to Hurstville. It was renamed Sydenham on 19 January 1895 when the Bankstown line opened to Belmore and a new railway station was built closer to the centre of Marrickville. 
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Chippendale, signpost sculpture

 This is one of two signpost sculptures which stand in the middle of indoor gardens in Central Park Mall, in the inner city suburb of Chippendale. It is made up of copper pots which direct you to the location of the eateries: Outdoor in the Lower Ground atrium and Indoor in the Level 2 food court. The other sculpture can be seen at this link.

Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.

Sydenham, art

Sydenham Green is a recreational area which has been created around Railway Road, in the inner west suburb of Sydenham. It was created in 1999 after over 150 homes were acquired and demolished by the Federal Government when aircraft noise from the third runway at Sydney Airport made the area uninhabitable. This artwork in the middle of the park depicts a typical lounge room from one of those lost houses. It features a giant doorway, fireplace mantle with adornments including a doily and hanging mirror, an oversized black lamp shade and a coffee table with a giant tea pot and cup. The other half of the room can be seen here.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.

Sydenham, art

Sydenham Green is a recreational area which has been created around Railway Road, in the inner west suburb of Sydenham. It was created in 1999 after over 150 homes were acquired and demolished by the Federal Government when aircraft noise from the third runway at Sydney Airport made the area uninhabitable. This artwork in the middle of the park depicts a typical lounge room from one of those lost houses. It features a giant lounge with a throw rug made up of little tiles with images of aeroplanes, an oversized black lamp shade and a coffee table with a giant tea pot and cup. The other half of the room can be seen here.

Linked to: Our World Tuesday, Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Pictorial Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Bexley, mural (Theme Day: Kindness)

This mural is located on the front wall of Bexley Public School, along Forest Road in the southern suburb of Bexley. It features the school colours. This week's message on the message board: Treat kindness like confetti.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens, Theme Day.

Ryde, St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church is located on the corner of Victoria Road and Charles Street, in the north western suburb of Ryde. This heritage listed building consists of the original 1857 Victorian Gothic style church designed by A.W.N. Pugin and the extension designed by Fowell & McConnell architects.

Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.

Newington Nature Reserve, Wanngal Wetland, weir

Newington Nature Reserve is located along the Parramatta River in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. This 48 hectare nature reserve was part of the Newington Royal Australian Navy Armament Depot before it became part of the Parklands of Sydney Olympic Park in September 2000. This weir is part of the Wanngal Wetland.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.

Sans Souci, marina, sunset

This sunset view across the Georges River is from the St George Motor Boat Club, in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Newington Armory, I AM

 This sculpture stands on the shore of the Parramatta River near Newington Armory, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. It was created for the Invictus Games, an international adaptive multi-sport event in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part in nine sports. The third Invictus Games were held in Sydney in 2018, at Sydney Olympic Park venues  "I AM" is the motto of the games, which is short for "I am the master of my fate". 

Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.

Newington Armory, tunnel

This tramway tunnel leading to the Armory Gallery is located at Newington Armory, the former Royal Australian Navy armament depot, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. The tramway lines were built from Armory Wharf to various buildings on the reserve. The gallery is Building 18, one of the largest armament storehouses on the site, surrounded by earthen banks to contain blasts. It now houses a flexible exhibition space that can accommodate 500 visitors. 

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.

Newington Armory, guardhouse

This guardhouse is located at Newington Armory, the former Royal Australian Navy armament depot, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. The heritage-listed guardhouse overlooked the magazine buildings, incorporated a cell for detention of soldiers and contained the lamp room, where lamps were stored and refilled when not in use.

Linked to: Our World Tuesday, Souvenirs, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.

Newington Armory, art

These indigenous shields and information boards are located at Newington Armory is located at the end of Jamieson Street, in the western suburb of Sydney Olympic Park. Each of the four shields surrounding the boards feature different indigenous art.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Ruby Tuesday, Through My Lens.

Newtown, church hall

This church hall stands beside Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church located along Kings Street, in the inner city suburb of Newtown. The heritage listed building was built in 1862 in the Victorian Academic style. An additional floor was added in 1998 for the Greek Welfare Centre, which provides social services for the local community.

Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.

Auburn, Botanic Gardens, Japanese Gardens Lake

The Japanese Gardens Lake is located in Auburn Botanic Gardens, in the western suburb of Auburn. The botanic gardens were established in 1977 and cover an area of 9.7 hectares (24 acres).

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.

Pyrmont, Johnstons Bay, sunset

A sunset view across Johnstons Bay from the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. The pylons from the old wharf have been retained beside a new concrete jetty at Pirrama Park.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday.