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Hyde Park Barracks

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  • Official Opening

    Hyde Park Barracks, designed by Francis Greenway, is officially opened by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Source
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    Original Occupants (dates not precise)

    During this period, the occupants were men and boys, assigned to the Barracks by government order. Source
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    Occupants: NSW Volunteer Rifle Corps (dates not precise)

    The NSW Volunteer Rifle Corps were based at Hyde Park Barracks, alongside the Female Immigration Dept, Vaccine Institute, District Court and the Government Asylum for Infirm and Destitute Women. Source

  • Registrar of Copyright (date not precise)

    Registrar of Copyright occupies Hyde Park Barracks Source
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    Court of Marine Inquiry formed (years accurate)

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  • Barracks suggested as a Museum

    The first proposal to transform Hyde Park Barracks into a museum about itself is recorded. In particular, the Royal Australian History Society is behind this movement, hoping to preserve Australian convict history. Source

  • Barracks is again suggested as a Museum

    J.K.S. Houison, of the Royal Australian History Society, proposes again the notion that Hyde Park Barracks should be preserved as a museum. Source

  • Historic Houses Trust assumes control

    The Historic Houses Trust assumes responsibility over the operation and maintenance of Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Source

  • Hyde Park Barracks listed as UNESCO World Heritage site

    Along with 10 other 'Australian Convict Sites', Hyde Park Barracks is granted heritage status by The World Heritage Committee, during its meeting in Brazil. Source