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Friday, June 10, 2016

The first milestone



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














The milestone Located At Liverpool NSW