Sydney

Sydney, the oldest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales, is situated on Port Jackson, lat. 33° 51' S. and long. 151° 11' E. It was founded in 1788 and named after Viscount Sydney. Port Jackson forms a magnificent harbour, and the traffic from Sydney to all parts of the world is very considerable. The University is open to both sexes, and among other fine buildings may be mentioned the Catholic cathedral, the museum, the Town Hall, and the Post Office. The climate of Sydney is healthy and temperate.