Sydney in the Early 1980s Through Fascinating Photos

   

Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia’s east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west.

Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as “Sydneysiders”. The city is home to approximately 66% of the state’s population. Nicknames of the city include the ‘Emerald City’ and the ‘Harbour City’.
 
Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney frequently ranks in the top ten most liveable cities in the world. Established in 1850, the University of Sydney was Australia's first university and is regarded as one of the world's leading universities.
 
Sydney is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city’s landmarks. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are major tourist attractions. Central Station is the hub of Sydney’s rail network, and the main passenger airport serving the city is Kingsford Smith Airport, one of the world’s oldest continually operating airports.
 
These fascinating photos were taken by pszz that show street scenes of Sydney in 1981.
 
Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
Bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Capitol BMW, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Channel 10 News car, Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981
 
City from Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Crest Hotel, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
Deluxe Coachlines Bus 1980, Perth To Sydney refreshment stop, Australia, 1981

 

El Alamein Memorial Fountain, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
Elizabeth Street/Market Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Exploration ship Benjamin Bowring at Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Lunch time protesters, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
M.V. Benjamin Bowring, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Manley Horse Tramway 1903, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Manley Horse Tramway 1903, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
Metro Cinema (Food Fair), Orwell Road, Potts Point, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Oxford Gate Johnny Walker ad., Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

 
Oxford Gate Johnny Walker ad., Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Oxford Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Oxford Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981
 
Oxford Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Prince Charles on steps, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Protesters, Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia, 1981
 
Queen Elizabeth 2, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Queen Elizabeth 2, Sydney, Australia, 1981

 

Queen Elizabeth 2, Sydney, Australia, 1981
 
The Benjamin Bowring at Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, 1981