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.