Sydney in Time

Sydney in Time

Celebrating a city and its people.

2006 · 60 min · Documentary, History

Sydney in Time is a rich and powerful story that charts the evolution of Sydney from its early years as a colonial outpost through to its emergence as a dynamic world city. The one-hour documentary looks back at the people, places and front page stories that have shaped a great city and helped define Australia.

Directed by John R. McLean

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