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Online exhibitions

Treasures of history

The City of Sydney's online exhibitions take a closer look at some fascinating segments of Sydney's unique history.

	Links in the chain Sydney Town Hall and its collection Town Hall has a fine collection of antique furniture, artworks and symbols of mayoral authority. The collection also includes gifts to the people of Sydney, such as a trophy presented by then Olympic Committee head, Juan Antonio Samaranch. history.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/LinksintheChain
	Water, water, everywhere . . . The City has a long relationship with water, providing it for drinking, building sewers, horses and ornate fountains. This online exhibition examines water's vital role in governing the Harbour City. history.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/waterexhibition
	Quong Tart Mei Quong Tart was a leading nineteenth-century Sydney merchant and importer from China. He had a network of tea rooms throughout Sydney and was a philanthropist and popular figure about town before his murder in 1902. history.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/QuongTart
	Foundations for a city Building Sydney Town Hall City authorities wanted to meet as far as possible from their colonial masters, even if that meant digging up a cemetery. Discover the plans, schemes and politics involved in building Town Hall, one of Sydney's best-known landmarks. history.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/foundations
	Sydney streets From goat tracks to wide avenues, Sydney's streets have evolved with Sydney. This online exhibition documents their journey through the City's history, as streets are widened, names changed and building materials updated. history.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/sydneystreets/

Last updated: Tuesday, 21 May 2013