After that I went to Sydney and talked profitlessly with seamen and members of the vice-admiralty court. I saw the Alert, now sold and in commercial use, at Circular Quay in Sydney Cove, but gained nothing from its non-committal bulk.
-Call of Cthulhu, HPL.
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Above, this image is of the Circular Quay but of unknown date.
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Above, this image is Circular Quay from the Harbour Bridge,Sydney, Australia. Circa 1934, slightly later than the date of the Call of Cthulhu.
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Above is a color image said to be circa 1920's.
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This image has an interesting provenance. The seller states: From my Granny's Basement for your enjoyment and pleasure we offer you this very rare estate find, a 1925 postcard issued by the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia to the Officers and Men of the American Fleet, July-August 1925. // This was an item that my Grandma's Uncle brought back to the USA after being on Duty in the Pacific Fleet. // This postcard features a picture of Circular Quay, Sidney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Sunday, August 02, 2009
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