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What Sydney looked like in the 1890s

The 1890s was a time of significant change and growth in Sydney, Australia. The city’s population had grown rapidly, and new opportunities and challenges came with this growth. The economy was booming, and many new businesses and industries were established. The city’s infrastructure was also expanding, with new buildings, roads, and transportation systems being constructed.

One of the most noticeable changes in the city during this time was the growth of the working-class population. Many new immigrants arrived in Sydney, seeking better opportunities and a better life. The city’s working-class population lived in densely populated areas, often crowded and unsanitary. This was a significant concern for health officials struggling to control outbreaks of diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, and cholera.

The city’s wealthy population also grew during this time, with many new homes being built in the suburbs. The suburbs were seen as a place of luxury and comfort, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The wealthy population of Sydney enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle, with many of the luxuries that came with wealth, such as fine dining, entertainment, and shopping.

The 1890s also saw the development of new forms of transportation in Sydney. The city’s first electric tram system was established, providing residents with a fast and convenient way to travel around the city. The introduction of the tram system was a major milestone in the city’s development, and it helped transform the way people lived and worked.

Despite Sydney’s many changes and developments during the 1890s, the city also faced significant challenges. The economic boom was not without its downsides, and many people found themselves struggling to make ends meet. Unemployment was high, and many people were forced to live in poverty. The city’s working-class population was especially vulnerable, and many were forced to rely on public assistance to get by.

#1 King and Elizabeth Street corner from Sydney, 1890

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#2 An aviary from Sydney, 1880s

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#3 Children in street from Sydney, 1885

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#4 Group of people from Sydney, 1885

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#5 Advertising hoarding from Sydney, 1886

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#6 Street scene from Sydney, 1887

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#7 A chimney sweep walking across Pyrmont Bridge Sydney, 1888

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#8 Street scene from Sydney, 1888

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#9 Woman selling fruit from small barrow Sydney, 1880s

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#10 Street scene. Phillip Street, 1885-90 Sydney, 1880s

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#11 Group of people, Sydney, 1889

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#12 People at Circular Quay Sydney, 1889

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#13 Horsedrawn ambulance outside Civil Ambulance & Transport Brigade headquarters, corner of George & Pitt Sts opposite the Benevolent Asylum, now Central Square, 1889

Horsedrawn ambulance outside Civil Ambulance & Transport Brigade headquarters, corner of George & Pitt Sts opposite the Benevolent Asylum, now Central Square, 1889

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#14 Small band playing in street from Sydney, 1890

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#15 Street scene from Sydney, 1889

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#18 Street scene from Sydney, 1889

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#19 Group of people from Sydney, 1889

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#21 Street scene from Sydney, 1889

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#22 Children in street from Sydney, 1889

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#23 Street scene from Sydney, 1889

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#24 Farm scene from Sydney, 1889

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#25 Girl with pet duck on lead from Sydney, 1889

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#26 Street scene from Sydney, 1880s

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#27 Street scene from Sydney, 1880s

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#28 Advertising hoarding for McLean, Rigg from Sydney, 1880s

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#29 Manly Ferry Wharf from Sydney, 1880s

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#30 Railway work shops, Sydney, 1871

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#31 Governor Bourke Hotel from Sydney, 1870s

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#32 Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Sydney, 1875

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#33 National Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1899

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#34 Arrival of Governor Sir Robert Duff, Circular Quay, Sydney, June 1893

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#35 Pechey family, Craigend, Darlinghurst, 1882

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#36 The Gap, Sydney, 1880

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#37 Wynyard Square, 1897

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#38 St Mary’s Cathedral, 1897

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#39 University of Sydney, 1897

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#40 Sydney Town Hall, 1897

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#41 General Post Office, 1897

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#42 Queen’s Statue, 1897

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#43 Manly Beach, 1897

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#44 Royal Botanic Gardens, 1897

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#45 Circular Quay, 1897

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#46 Hyde Park, 1897

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#47 Sydney Hospital, 1897

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#48 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 1897

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#49 Sydney Observatory, 1897

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#50 Park entrance, Parramatta, 1897

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#51 Lavender Bay, 1897

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#52 Carts parked along the sidewalk with a small wooden shed atop a mound of earth

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#53 The Parramatta River at Sydney, 1890.

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#54 Circular Quay in Sydney, 1890

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#55 Sydney street with steam powered tram and horse carriages, 1890s

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#56 Sydney Museum. 1890s

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#57 Sydney Ferry LEIPOA Perdriau’s Balmain ferries, 1890s

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#58 Sydney, Government House. 1890s

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#59 Arrival of Governor Sir Robert Duff, Circular Quay, Sydney, 1893

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#60 Sydney Cove wool stores, east side, 1890

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#61 ‘The Departure of Lord and Lady Carrington from Sydney for England, 1890s

'The Departure of Lord and Lady Carrington from Sydney for England, 1890s

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#62 Harbor view, Sydney, 1890s

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#63 Circular Quay, Sydney, 1890s

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#64 Town Hall, Sydney, 1890s

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#65 General Post Office, Sydney, 1890s

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#66 Children in street from Sydney, 1885

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