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Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Celebrations

Helen BendallHelen Bendall January 29, 2019 Oriana Blog

All around Australia on 26th January people from all walks of life celebrate our national day.  This day marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the  First Fleet of eleven British ships carrying soldiers and convicts at Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), and the raising of Britain’s flag at Sydney Cove by Governor

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 4, 2018 Accommodation, History, Holidays, Oriana Blog

Ever since the early days of the Sydney’s founding,  Balmoral’s beauty and idyllic setting, as  undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, was recognised by Sydney’s early settlers. By the middle of the 19th Century people flocked to Balmoral at weekends to relax, picnic and spend a fun day out.  At