During the course of February/March, Laila Ellmoos, historian with the City of Sydney, was Sylvia’s guest, presenting a 6-part series entitled Sydney and Water.
Listen to the 6 episodes here:
This is Episode 1, where Laila introduces the series.
This Episode 2 on Sydney’s sources of water in the early days of the colony.
Lachlan Swamp, Centennial Park
This is Episode 3 on Baths and Swimming Pools.
This artwork, The Archaeology of Swimming, by Robyn Bracken traces elements of former ladies baths at Woolloomooloo.
This is Episode 4 on Ornamental Fountains.
Busby’s Bore Fountain in Hyde Park
This is Episode 5 on Drinking Fountains and Bubblers
This is the 6th and final episode on Toilets.
