Sydney 1896-1929: Rugby, boxing and landmarks

'Before the Bridge -- Sydney in the silent film era (1896-1929)' includes:
Footage filmed on top of a Sydney tram heading south down George Street in 1906.
American boxer Jack Johnson filmed training at Rushcutters Bay in December 1908, in preparation for his World Heavyweight Championship title match at Sydney Stadium against Canadian Tommy Burns.
Daylight saving is introduced to NSW on 1 January 1917. Swimmers flock to the beach.
Rugby League representative game, SCG 5 June 1922. New Zealand Maori vs NSW Second Thirteen. This is the earliest known surviving film of rugby league action in Australia.
Excerpt from a government sponsored documentary on the major landmarks of the city of Sydney, circa 1927.

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