From a series of images showing the areas in Sydney affected by the outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1900. Taken by Mr. John Degotardi, Jr., photographer from the Department of Public Works, the images depict the state of the houses and 'slum' buildings at the time of the outbreak and the cleansing and disinfecting operations which followed.
Today, 2008,
30 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Gorman.
32 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Scooter.
See 'em here on google street view:
maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...
genericavatar
12/Jan/2009 08:20:39
If you squint, you can see the difference...
So many changes for this area in such a sort time. Can't wait to see some images of the 20s & 30s in Easy Sydney - thems were the days...
3 years ago
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location is -33.8891, 151.233
BobMeade
Today, 2008, 30 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Gorman. 32 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Scooter. See 'em here on google street view: maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...
genericavatar
If you squint, you can see the difference... So many changes for this area in such a sort time. Can't wait to see some images of the 20s & 30s in Easy Sydney - thems were the days...