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History and heritage are words of great significance to all Australians. The history of Circular Quay and Customs House as a symbol of British power over sea and trade is well documented since the original building was constructed in 1845. However, an enlightened view of the region’s history now acknowledges the tragic impact that colonialism had on the indigenous population.
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Flannery, J.A., Smith, K.M. (2014). City of Sydney Library Customs House. In: Eco-Library Design. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4078-5_14
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