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Marlborough Street

"Marlborough House" is a building I've walked past possibly hundreds of times, and yet have had no idea what was located inside. A bit of googling reveals this massive building is home to fashion graphic designers, fashion designers, furniture designers etc. I only really discovered it today when I went walking along Marlborough Street as … Continue reading Marlborough Street

October 3, 2011November 29, 2014Surry Hills, surrystreetsLeave a comment

Miles Street

For the last four years, from time to time, I've been indulging in a photographic project I've called Surry Streets. The project came out of a personal discovery desire to get to know the area in which I live a little better. There's a tendency just to walk along the main streets and the same … Continue reading Miles Street

October 3, 2011November 29, 2014Surry Hills, surrystreetsLeave a comment

Ridge Place and Ridge Lane

"Hi, how's it going?", a bloke shouted to me in a friendly manner from a backyard BBQ in Ridge Lane. As I walked a few metres on, he asked if I wanted to come in for a beer. "Fine, thanks", I shouted back. That simple exchange convinced me Ridge Place and Ridge Lane are probably … Continue reading Ridge Place and Ridge Lane

March 27, 2011November 29, 2014surry, Surry Hills, surrystreets2 Comments

Cleveland Lane

Even though I've walked past it several hundred times (if not more), I didn't know there WAS a Cleveland Lane, Surry Hills until earlier today. Anxious to try out my new camera, and engaging in my ongoing photographic project - taking random photographs of various streets and laneways in Surry Hills - I set out … Continue reading Cleveland Lane

October 3, 2010April 21, 2017Surry Hills, surrystreets2 Comments

Snap Happy on Crown

I got a little "snap happy" on the way home last night, although I'm not exactly sure why. Perhaps it was the glass or two of wine I had? Perhaps it was because the semi-full moon made everything seem so bright? Perhaps it was because I pretty much had the street to myself and felt … Continue reading Snap Happy on Crown

May 24, 2010December 18, 2014Surry Hills, surrystreets2 Comments

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Born : Lismore / Widgibal – Bundjalung

Live : Sydney / Gadigal – Eora

Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth

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