The Journey
Historic Sites
The Government Stables
The Governor
Lachlan Macquarie
Landscape
The Blue Mountains
Disorder
The Rum Corps
The Macquarie Era
Governor Lachlan Macquarie was sent to the colony to take control after the mutinous conduct of the NSW Corps. Power was transferred without bloodshed and in 1810 the new governor took over the reins and began implementing his vision of a colony worthy of the Empire.
Macquarie set about developing his vision of the British Empire in the antipodes. He was able to acquire the services of Francis Greenway, transported for forgery. Greenway’s talent’s, Elizabeth’s suggestions and his own indefatigable drive caused some wonderful buildings to be erected. The Government Stables, Hyde Park Barracks, St. Luke’s in Liverpool, St. Matthew’s in Windsor, and of course the wonderful Rum Hospital on Macquarie Street, were all built during Macquarie’s tenure.
The Macquaries spent 12 years in the colony and left behind a solid legacy which was the foundation for a future Australia. The Macquarie story is a remarkable one and encompasses a number of memorable colonial undertakings.
Macquarie’s Kingdom – ISBN -0-9578968-3-2 (195pp):
EXPLORING COLONIAL SYDNEY – 14 Half Day and Full Day excursions in Macquarie’s Footsteps.
A guide for Visitors, Students and Travellers
Macquarie was the first governor who left a major infrastructure for us to visit, and many of the sites and buildings he ordered into existence still remain. MACQUARIE’S KINGDOM includes:
- The Development of Sydney.
- Greenway’s Buildings.
- Founding of Bathurst.
- Exploring Parramatta.
- Visiting the Cowpastures.
- Crossing the Blue Mountains.
- Looking at Aboriginal Heritage.
- The Infamous Coal River.
- The Macquarie Hawkesbury Towns.
- Price includes Post.
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