@nswarchives recently reminded us the origin of these great buildings. “Governor Macquarie laid the foundation stone of the Rum Hospital in Macquarie St Sydney. It was completed in 1816. The two surviving wings now form Parliament House & the Mint Museum."
Hmmm… 'Rum Hospital'…. 🤔

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