GUY LYNCH AND SYDNEY’S SATYR

GUY LYNCH AND SYDNEY'S SATYR

In 1924, Australian sculptor Frank ‘Guy’ Lynch created a piece called The Satyr. The half man, half beast of Greek mythology represents lustfulness and uninhibited revelry. It was acquired for  £125 by the Art Gallery of NSW, after being exhibited at Sydney’s Anthony Horden Gallery.  The sculpture

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LUNA PARK – FROM GLENELG BEACH TO SYDNEY HARBOUR

LUNA PARK - FROM GLENELG BEACH TO SYDNEY HARBOUR

Some years ago my partner Rob and I spent an enjoyable day at  Sydney’s harbourside  Luna Park.  It was only enjoyable  because I refused to venture  onto any ride  liable to make me sick. An unfortunate previous  experience on the Rotor Ride had  made me  wary. For the

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THE TAILORING OF THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE!

THE TAILORING OF THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE!

 A DECIDEDLY FISHY STORY! Back in the 1980s my partner Rob and I owned a little half cabin cruiser called Sixpence. I loved catching blue swimmer crabs in Mosman Bay. We also used to fish for snapper off Sydney Heads, although heavy swells often forced us to

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