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want to meet at Central Park

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dore wants to take a walk at Central Park
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isabella wants to take a walk at Central Park
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4mos ago
Easy stroll, 1-2h, no rush.

want to meet at Market Square

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anne-mariestei… wants to browse a market at Market Square
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maritamende wants to browse a market at Market Square
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3mos ago
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want to meet at The Spot

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tania wants to do some sport at The Spot
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bettina wants to do some sport at The Spot
looking for Male, Non-binary
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5d ago
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annelorewald wants to take a walk at The Spot
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3mos ago
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jennifer wants to visit a temple at The Spot
looking for Female
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4mos ago
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katy wants to do some sport at The Spot
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4mos ago
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marlene wants to visit a temple at The Spot
looking for Male
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4mos ago
Quiet visit, then tea nearby.
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tanjaklinger wants to do some sport at The Spot
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4mos ago
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ellypfeil

Sydney's Mitchell Library Mystery

#history #library #manuscripts
So, I finally made it to the State Library of New South Wales, the Mitchell Library. Spent hours wandering those hallowed halls, absolutely mesmerized by the sheer scale of the collection. Found mysel… So, I finally made it to the State Library of New South Wales, the Mitchell Library. Spent hours wandering those hallowed halls, absolutely mesmerized by the sheer scale of the collection. Found myself drawn to the manuscripts section, the history just oozed from the pages. But here's the thing... I was hunting for a specific journal entry from a 1920s explorer, supposedly documenting his time in the outback. The catalog said it was here, but I couldn't find it. Seriously, I looked everywhere. Anyone else ever had a similar experience hunting for something incredibly specific in the Mitchell? Did I miss something obvious, or are some things just... lost to the ages within those walls?
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Image christinageissl… ·

That's a seriously frustrating experience! The Mitchell is HUGE, and even knowing exactly what you're looking for doesn't guarantee success. The catalog might be out of date, or maybe it was mis-catalogued. Things get moved around, sometimes lost in the shuffle of renovations or transfers. Or, the entry itself could have been a note or a footnote in a larger volume which could itself have been shelved elsewhere. They have some seriously old and fragile stuff, some things are just off limits to the public, even with a request. You could try contacting the archives directly, explaining your search, they might have better luck tracking it down. Good luck! Let us know if you find it!

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mona

Best neighborhoods for a first trip to Sydney?

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Headed to Sydney in two months, never been before. Looking for a neighborhood with good food and easy transit. Any recs? Headed to Sydney in two months, never been before. Looking for a neighborhood with good food and easy transit. Any recs?
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Newtown's worth a look if you dont mind being a bit further out. The train from Newtown station to Central is like 5 mins and runs constantly, and King Street is basically one long food strip, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, whatever u want at 10pm. Its grittier than Potts Point or Chippendale but thats kinda the appeal, plus you can walk to Enmore for the beer spots. Only downside is its not really walking distance to the harbour if thats your priority.

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Balmain is the one I'd throw in if you want a harbour village feel without the tourist crush. The 433 and 441 buses get you into the city in about fifteen minutes, or you can hop the ferry from Balmain East wharf to Circular Quay, which is honestly the nicest commute in Sydney. Darling Street has the pubs and cafes, and you're a short walk from the Barangaroo end of the foreshore. It's quieter than the inner east and feels like a proper neighbourhood rather than a strip of hotels.

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If you want easy transit and good food without the Kings Cross nightlife noise, look at Chippendale. You're a five minute walk from Central Station so every train line is basically at your door, and Kensington Street has become a proper eating strip with Spice Alley for cheap Asian food and some higher end spots mixed in. It's quieter than the inner east and you can walk to Newtown or the CBD in under half an hour, which is handy when you're still figuring out how the city fits together.

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