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The Bureau of Meteorology have reported that the last four years in Sydney have been the warmest on record (since 1859). 2004 had an average daily maximum temperature of 23.39 °C, 2005 - 23.35 °C, 2002 - 22.91 °C and 2003 - 22.65 °C. The average daily maximum between 1859 and 2004 was 21.6 °C. For the first nine months of 2006 the mean temperature was 18.41 °C; the warmest year previously was 2004 with 18.51 °C. Since the beginning of 2002, there have been only two months in which the average daily maximum was below average: March 2005 (0.43 °C below average) and June 2006 (0.25 °C below average).
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Sydney’s Aboriginal history dates back more than 22,000 years, perhaps even up to 50,000 years with over 5,500 known Sydney rock art sites. Early colonialists, like Watkin Tench, noted that aboriginal paintings and engravings were everywhere.
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If all the confusion with drains emptying counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere and Christmas occurring during the summer has you stymied, you'll be relieved to know that Sydney's climate is comparable to that of southern California. Anticipate heat and some extra humidity, and you'll be right in line with the weather.
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Winter in Sydney is generally cool, not cold - daytime temperatures rarely drop below 13°C, but night-time temperatures can fall to below 10°C. It does not snow in Sydney, and unless you intend spending long periods outside, you can usually get by with a sweater .
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Round 12 Sydney 8.9(57) lost to Collingwood 11.10(76) This was labelled as the Swans worst performance in 5 years by coach Paul Roos. The Swans had only kicked 3 goals to 3/4 time, and only a few "junk-time" goals regained some scoreboard respectability
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Aquablue charters will tailor your Sydney Harbour cruise to your needs, delivering a quality event on time and on budget. We’ll offer unbiased advice to help you select exactly the right vessel or vessels for your needs.
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