GUIDING & TEACHING TAROT

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I begin my walk for the second part of Oxford St, Paddington series at the Imperial Hotel on the corner of Oxford and Underwood Streets. The original hotel on the site in the 1870s was called The Cross Guns Hotel, becoming the Imperial Hotel in about 1890. The hotel was purchased by the Resch family in 1910 when plans were drawn up for the building to be re-erected.

at the rear and in 1904 an additional manse was added.

Heading further up Oxford St is the Telstra Paddington International Telecommunications Centre, which has a unique history.. because if you look at the wall there is a plaque..quoting "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"...it was at the NASA Sydney Video Control Centre in this building that the world first saw and heard Neil Armstrong's, Apollo 11 Astronaut, 1969, Moonwalk.

Walking further up the street is the Paddington Uniting Church. The first record of Methodism in Paddington is recorded in minutes of 10/2/1847. It was resolved that services should be held in Paddington each Sunday. These began in a cottage owned by Mr Thomas Cowlishaw Snr. The first weather board chapel was opened about 1855. It was replaced by the present church building which was opened in 1877.

Further up the street is Perry Lane...wink and you may miss it... except for the fact that it has become the Perry Lane Project. The project began with a local resident, Ashley Woodcroft interested in introducing Public Art to Paddington and Perry Lane in particular. He approached Woollahra Council and the building owners in 2016. Gregory Ford and Rebecca Hearty, as shop owners and architects recognised the merit of the project and the potential for the artwork to make Perry Lane a vibrant and eclectic space and an extension of the visitor experience. With the support of Peter Kauter from Woollahra Council and the Activate Oxford St Initiative they were able to secure a grant to help realise the project. Since then the project has been evolving.

Across the street is Mrs Banks Hotel. The site, which originally extended to Renny Lane, was part of the land granted to the Trustees of St John’s Church. It was acquired by the Government Savings Bank of NSW in August 1912. The buildings constructed on the site consisted of a building on Oxford St containing a bank and residence and a separate shop and residence, and a second laundry building at the rear, fronting Renny Lane. The Oxford St building is believed to have been designed by architects H E Ross & Rowe, and was opened in 1914. Between 2015 and 2017 the building was conserved and adapted as Mrs Banks Hotel, to designs by architects Orwell & Peter Phillip.

Further down is St John’s manse, which was first built in 1845, making it one of Paddington’s first schools and oldest buildings. A decade later, the Gothic-style St John’s church was built next door. In 1885 it was demolished to make way for a larger Presbyterian church with hall

Next to the church is Paddington Public School, which opened in 1856, it was a simple iron building with 227 students and just four teachers. It is one of the oldest schools in Sydney. Paddington Public School celebrated its 160th birthday in May of 2016 and is home to the famous Paddington Markets held every Saturday, in partnership with the Paddington Uniting Church.

A block up Oxford St is St Francis of Assisi, which was officially recorded as opening in 1883 by the Sisters of Charity despite there being a 'tradition' that from about 1866 a parish school in a timber churchschool was operating on the site. In 1930 the present school building replaced the original church-school.

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AQUARIUS (J an 21 - Feb 19)

THE STAR is the Tarot Card.

This card shows a Goddess kneeling with one foot in a pool of swirling water where she is watering flowers which are beginning to bloom. This means growth for you on the horizon. She has a cosmic balance which indicates balance with ourselves. THE STAR is a lucky card but suggests you stick to one thing at a time and finish the job properly before starting a new one. It is important to pace yourself and this will give you better results. If you put your energy into one thing at a time you will be successful. You are always ahead of your time. You have inspiration in your bones so use it properly which will enable you to have a successful year.

Lucky Gemstone: Turquoise

Lucky Numbers: 11 & 4

Lucky Colours: Blue & Silver

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

THE HANGED MAN is the Tarot Card. This card shows a man hanging upside down from a tree. It indicates enlightening and suggests you don't rush into any decision making. You should wait until things fall into place before making any decisions. You respond well to nature so make sure you spend time in our beautiful parks and beaches particularly if you live close to the city, as you don't like loud noises.

You are a rtistic and need to take time for yourself and maybe start painting, sketching, creative writing. Give it a try and don't give up on your first attempt. It is important to give yourself time to nurture yourself and then all will go in the right direction.

Lucky Gemstone: Amethyst

Lucky Numbers: 12 & 7

Lucky Colours: Lilac & Green

Love and light to all...

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At the beginning of Oxford St is St Matthias Anglican Church. Anglican services in the district were held in the school, the nearby Victoria Barracks, later in the school/church. The first part of the present church building was opened by Bishop Barker on 26/5/1861. Over the ensuing years the church was completed, altered, extended, the church hall and rectory erected.

In ESL March Ed 51 join me for a walk down Victoria St, Darlinghurst to Potts Point