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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

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Mrs Macquarie, was the wife of colonel Lachlan Macquarie (31 January, 1762-1 July, 1824), the sixth Governor of New South Wales, who is regarded by many, as the real founder of Australia.

Sydney Harbour viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair

The spot we call today, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, situated in the Royal Botanic Gardens, used to be the favorite retreat place for Mrs Macquarie. As Governor Macquarie, liked people to name places after him, the headland were his wife used to spend time, was named: Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

The place has no historical significance, but offers one of the best views of the Sydney Harbour, and represents a good photographic opportunity.

tourist information ...

How to get there
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is part of The Royal Botanic Gardens and is easily accessed from Circular Quay train station (20min walk via the Botanic Garden). Sydney Explorer bus line has a stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair. See map.

Contact details:
Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9231 8111
Web Site: Royal Botanic Garden

Hours of Operation:
The Royal Botanic Garden and Domain are open 24 hours a day every day of the year, and entry is free*. See Royal Botanic Garden for more up to date informations.

31 December

1935 - The Cane Toad is introduced into Queensland to control the grey-back beetle.

1882 - Martin O'Meara is born, Australian soldier(d. 1935), recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Australian slang

mug gullible person (friendly insult)
duds pants, trousers
she'll be right it'll be okay
milko person who delivers milk
flick to dump somebody
porky lie, untruth
togs swimsuit
lend of, to have a to take advantage of somebody's credulousness
lair vulgar young man

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