Stories
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In Famous Footsteps: Anna Pavlova at Government House
Image: Fairfax Corporation (1926), Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova outside Government House, Sydney, March 1926. Source: National Library of Australia more »
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The Satsuma Vases: A Window to the World - Collections at Government House
The fascinating history of Satsuma pottery extends well beyond its naming after a province in the far south corner of Kyushu, Japan; indeed, its name belies its origins. more »
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Nongirrna Marawili Artworks on display at Government House Sydney 14 April 2020 - 30 April 2023
Government House is proud to announce a showcase of Indigenous art by award-winning Yolngu artist, Nongirrna Marawili in the Dining Room. more »
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175 Years of 'Grand Design' at Government House
Like many houses, Government House Sydney underwent (and continues to undergo) changes to improve both aesthetics and amenity. As necessary, alterations have adapted an essentially European architectural model to a unique Australian climate and environment. more »
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Governor Gipps: First Governor at Government House – 'Worst Governor' or 'Strong Governor'?
Image: Governor George Gipps' Portrait c1846, Eden Upton Eddis, Government House Sydney more »
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Government House Raises The Flag
Image: Frederick Garling, Government House Sydney, 1845 more »
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Inside the Frame: A Continuing Tradition of Portraiture
Of major cultural and historic significance to NSW and Australia, the Government House portrait collection spans more than two centuries of history from British settlement to the present time. It shows the changing styles of art - from late eighteenth century colonial through to the romantic period, from impressionism to modernism. more »
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Contemporary Australian Design in Heritage Garden Landscape
The Eastern Terrace of Government House Sydney has recently undergone a major facelift - its first in nine years. more »
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Stonework Heraldry - A link from the past to the present
In the late 1830s, Architect Edward Blore included in his specifications for the new Government House that: more »
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Roy de Maistre Garden Mystery
In August 2019, Government House received a request from Mr Andrew Gaynor, an independent researcher, to locate the place at Government House Sydney where Roi de Mestre (aka Roy de Maistre) may have painted the following scene (see below). more »