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Stannumville: Sydney’s forgotten tin city
Apr 27, 2023

Stannumville: Sydney’s forgotten tin city

Facing World War One and a rental crisis, the government built a makeshift shantytown in the Bayside area to house homeless public servants.

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Preserving local history: Bayside residents turn to social media
Apr 03, 2023

Preserving local history: Bayside residents turn to social media

Meet the locals using Facebook groups to keep Bayside's rich history alive

Aston Brown
Aston Brown
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