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Manly, The Corso
Manly is a Northern suburb of Sydney, Australia, and is located 17 km from Sydney's Central Business District. Well-known for its fine beaches and strong surf, Manly is popular with both tourists and locals. The 30 minute ferry-ride from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf is a Sydney Classic. Depicted is 'The Corso', Manly's most commerical and bustling street with many shops and restaurants. This street runs from Manly Wharf all the way to Manly beach, at the Tasman Sea.
The name 'Manly' was given by the first Governor of New South Wales, Captain Arthur Phillip, for the indigenous people living there, "their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".
Also noteworthy is that Manly beach was the place where William Gocher challenged the restriction on sea bathing during daylight hours, something that until then (1902) was forbidden for reasons of public decency. A year later, after mounting pressure, the authorities permitted sea bathing during daylight, but only if a bathing suit from neck to knee was worn. How the times have changed!
Manly, The Corso
Manly is a Northern suburb of Sydney, Australia, and is located 17 km from Sydney's Central Business District. Well-known for its fine beaches and strong surf, Manly is popular with both tourists and locals. The 30 minute ferry-ride from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf is a Sydney Classic. Depicted is 'The Corso', Manly's most commerical and bustling street with many shops and restaurants. This street runs from Manly Wharf all the way to Manly beach, at the Tasman Sea.
The name 'Manly' was given by the first Governor of New South Wales, Captain Arthur Phillip, for the indigenous people living there, "their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".
Also noteworthy is that Manly beach was the place where William Gocher challenged the restriction on sea bathing during daylight hours, something that until then (1902) was forbidden for reasons of public decency. A year later, after mounting pressure, the authorities permitted sea bathing during daylight, but only if a bathing suit from neck to knee was worn. How the times have changed!