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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

First Fleet memorials in the city

Across the road from the first fleet flag pole in Jessie Street Gardens, is the First Fleet memorial. ( This is Loftus street, remember, not Jessie Street. Jessie Street was a noted feminist in Sydney)
The memorial is called The Bonds of Friendship, by sculptor John Robinson consisting of two interlocking rings and is located in the northern section of the park. It is meant to reflect the original landing place of the First Fleet and was a gift from the City’s sister city of Portsmouth, England.

The Sirius Anchor

A cannon and anchor taken from the First Fleet flagship, HMS Sirius, were placed nearby, in Macquarie Place park. Macquarie Place Park is on the corner of little known Macquarie Place, and Bridge street. It should not be confused with Macquarie Street, home of the NSW Parliament.
The Sirius, named after the brightest star in the sky, was registered as a 'sixth rate' vessel.

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