SYDNEY'S EARLIEST ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS IN 1857. BOTANY.

The Sydney Morning Herald 
(NSW: 1842 - 1954), 
Saturday 6 July 1935, page 11

SYDNEY'S EARLIEST ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS IN 1857.

A Sydney Directory illustration of the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel and Zoo at Botany.

The Australian Women's Weekly 
(1933 - 1982), 

Wednesday 22 December 1954, page 30

SUGAR PLUMS AND

SMELLING SALTS

Christmas 100 years ago

(An extract from article)

Conveyance by "the magnificent steamer Ben Bold, accompanied by German Band," was promised those choosing to spend Boxing Day at the Grand Annual Fete at the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel and Zoological Gardens at Botany Bay.

For the price of 10/- or 5/- (for those who liked plainer provender), patrons were assured of “a Sumptuous Cold Collation, tastefully served in the Rustic Saloon."

As an additional attraction the proprietor advertised "Dancing on a smooth and carpet-like lawn, accompanied by German band, relieved at intervals by a rich-toned and powerful apollonicon, equal to a full military band."