THE FIRST MILESTONE
George Street, Eastern Side, Slightly South Of Liverpool Street
Because the lettering had weathered Since its erection in 1818, the City Council In 1903 had the milestone removed and recut with the inscription Sydney 1 mile this was most confusing. Where did Sydney Begin and where did Sydney end
In December 1793 the spot where the first milestone stands was known as Brickfield Hill. Captain Collins judge advocate in his journal of that year For describes the building of a home for soldiers at the present day wynyard Square