(Left) Soldiers' Mothers and Wives Memorial, Cowper Wharf Road Woolloomooloo. It's long been a concern of ours that the Memorial designed to mark the departure point of our ANZACs has been side-lined and neglected. The story, symbolised by the Memorial, deserves to be better known. Over the years, this Memorial has been so mishandled, it’s no surprise it looks this sad. The No.1 Gates, Woolloomooloo Wharf, c 1920. Before aeroplanes carried soldiers round the world, this job was done by ships. Woolloomooloo Wharf, with its deep waters, was the main port of arrival and departure in Sydney. After the carnage of World War I, this fact made the wharf a very special place. Here was the last place Australians saw their loved one, forever. The set of old wooden gates, called the “No. 1 Gates, Woolloomooloo Wharf” were at the eastern side of the wharf, not far from Fitzroy Stevedores. We imagine soldiers collected at a departure point in the Domain and ...
Take a walk to some of our favourite murals around Woolloomooloo. It's not the complete list, so keep your eyes out for others, all along the way. Map showing location of murals in this walk 1. "Support" by Fintan Magee, 2014 At the rear entrance of Plunkett Street School, Dowling Street (near corner of Pring St) Fintan is considered a leading Australian street artist. He often has images of people being supported. He uses a realistic style with surreal imaginery. 2. Sydney Place mural, 1998 A remarkable series of images, based on Aboriginal artwork and a respect for country. This artwork was created by artist, Danny Eastwood and produced by the youth and community of Woolloomooloo. If it seems a bit weary due to age and graffiti, look again and go close up. Weathering has made them even more beautiful. 3 and 4. The Woolloomooloo History Murals...