Tag Archives: Newtown

The key(ring) to Tintin (photo)

A large selection of Tintin key-rings spotted in Modern Tines in Newtown. Should satisfy most Tintin obsessed, or cause turmoil trying to decide which to get.

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Clouds over Newtown Festival

As the afternoon at Newtown Festival progressed a bank of clouds moved over the park. Luckily no rain ensued, but they provided some shade from the hot sun. Here are some photos of the clouds in landscape and portrait.

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Photos from Newtown Festival

A collection of photos from yesterdays Newtown Festival.

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Media and guests dodge Newtown traffic for festival

Due to a space limitation problem caused by the redevelopment of Newtown station, all media and guests have been asked to stand in the middle of Newtown Bridge to collect tickets for the Sydney Fringe Festival. While the organisers understand … Continue reading

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And he waits

Standing firm at the curb, he looks toward the oncoming cars. His stance enhanced by the jacket and sunglasses. Fate is coming and he is waiting to embrace it. Or, maybe the bus us just running late.

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New hair cut (shop)

Went though Newtown tonight, and noticed that Daniel Mostyn hair has been replaced. The shop is now labeled Dirty Girl hair. The font of the new title is the same as used for the previous name. I wonder if he … Continue reading

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Block busted in Newtown

Walking down Enmore road to trivia at the Duke I noticed the sorry state of Blockbuster Newtown. An empty shell of its former self. Closed earlier today, apparently, on 8 September 2009 according to the sign. I remember when it … Continue reading

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Backlit by Brüno

Saw Brüno last night at the Dendy on Newtown. And yes it does make you cringe. There are some good bits, and some bits where you just wonder ‘why am I watching this’. I can see why people have said … Continue reading

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BBNT – Be back next time, I think not

Trying to sort through my 365 Nights photos and workout what extra needs to be uploaded (a lot really). And I came across this photo I took of the closed BBNT (Burgers, Burritos, Nachos and Tacos) in Newtown. The store … Continue reading

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Juxtaposition of architecture

It is interesting to see some of the juxtaposition of architecture around inner city Sydney. Like this nice terrace of Federation houses just off King St in Newtown, with the big ugly Telstra building sitting in their backyards.

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