Millers Point
뉴사우스웨일스주
suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Millers Point
Welcome to Millers Point, a neighborhood that holds the title of 'Australia’s First Village.' As we stand on the Argyle Street Bridge, we are at the gateway between the old and the new Sydney. To our right lies the shimmering…
Listen in the app2High Street and the Model Dwellings
We begin our detailed exploration on High Street, the spine of the residential community in Millers Point. The terraces you see here are 'model dwellings,' built by the Sydney Harbour Trust specifically for the wharf labourers…
Listen in the app3The Lord Nelson Hotel: Oldest Licensed in Sydney
A short walk from High Street brings us to the Lord Nelson Hotel on the corner of Argyle Street. This is one of the most historical buildings in Millers Point, serving as a hotel, brewery, and local hub for generations. …
Listen in the app4Hotel Palisade and the Bridge Engineers
Perched on a high point with commanding views of the harbor is the Hotel Palisade. This skinny, tall building has fascinated visitors since it was rebuilt in its current form in 1915. …
Listen in the app5The Hungry Mile and the Bull System
We now descend the stairs from the 'high ground' to the harbor level on Hickson Road. For over a century, these steps were the daily commute for the men living up on High Street. …
Listen in the app6The Barangaroo Transformation and the Metro
As we walk south along Hickson Road, we encounter the newest layer of Millers Point’s history: the Barangaroo development. For decades, this entire waterfront was a closed-off industrial port, a 'concrete wasteland' that…
Listen in the app7Barangaroo Reserve and the Legacy of the First Leaders
Our final stop is the Barangaroo Reserve, a beautiful 6-hectare park that has reclaimed a section of the industrial waterfront. The park is named after Barangaroo, a powerful female Aboriginal leader from the early days of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Millers Point, I hope you have gained a deep appreciation for the layers of history that make this 'First Village' so unique. We have walked the high ridges of 'Windmill Hill,' seen the 'model…
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What is Millers Point?
Millers Point is a place in 뉴사우스웨일스주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 뉴사우스웨일스주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.8483, 151.2011 |
| Last updated |
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