1900-1950
Explore the historical Rocks area of Sydney from 1900-1950.
In 1900, there was an outbreak of bubonic plague in Sydney, which began at Millers Point. As a result, from March to July 1900, The Rocks and other parts of the city, especially the waterfront areas, were barricaded off and locals given the task of cleansing, disinfecting, fumigating and lime-washing the buildings. The stigma of slum hung heavy over The Rocks, however of the 103 people who died from the plague, only three were from the local area.
In 1923, construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge commenced. Construction of the bridge took 9 years, and it opened in 1932.
In 1900, there was an outbreak of bubonic plague in Sydney, which began at Millers Point. As a result, from March to July 1900, The Rocks and other parts of the city, especially the waterfront areas, were barricaded off and locals given the task of cleansing, disinfecting, fumigating and lime-washing the buildings. The stigma of slum hung heavy over The Rocks, however of the 103 people who died from the plague, only three were from the local area.
In 1923, construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge commenced. Construction of the bridge took 9 years, and it opened in 1932.