| ISBN |
1876991402 (hbk.) |
| 9781876991401 (hbk.) |
| Author |
Toy, Ann (author) |
| Title |
Government House, Sydney / Ann Toy and Robert Griffin. |
| Publisher and/or associated date/s |
Sydney : Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales, ©2011. |
| Description |
240 pages : colour illustrations, maps, portraits ; 28 cm. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 226 - 231) and index. |
| "Generously supported by the Office of the Governor Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales, and the New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet"--Title page. |
| "Foreword Professor Marie R Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales"--Contents page. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction. -- 1. 'An ornament to the shores of Port Jackson' -- 2. 'Behold a palace!' -- 3. The interiors -- 4. The collection -- 5. Vice-regal life -- 6. 'Suitable out-offices' -- 7. The gardens and grounds -- 8. 'The people's house'. -- The Governors of New South Wales. |
| Summary |
Lavishly illustrated with over 240 images, including new photography of the splendid State Rooms and gracious gardens, this book is a fitting tribute to all those who have played a part in the history of Government House, Sydney. |
| Local note |
Inscribed on half title page: "To Trevor Kennedy, with my best wishes, Ann Toy, 29 August 2013". |
| Subjects |
Government House (Sydney, N.S.W.) |
| Governors general -- New South Wales -- Biography |
| Governors -- New South Wales -- Biography |
| Buildings |
| Historic buildings |
| Governors general -- New South Wales -- Biography |
| Historic buildings -- New South Wales -- Sydney |
| New South Wales -- Sydney |
| Sydney (N.S.W.) -- Buildings, structures, etc |
| Other Authors &/or Associated Persons |
Griffin, Robert, 1954- (author) |
| Other Corporate Bodies |
Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales |
| Call number |
KENNEDY 994.41 TOY |
