This small volume is designed to introduce early Sydney to young Australians. Timothy arrives in Sydney and sets up house with his parents, before attending his new school in Hyde Park. He learns about life in early Sydney in which convicts play a major part. Their work in making bricks for housing and public buildings is also portrayed in story format.

This small volume is designed to introduce early Sydney to young Australians. Timothy arrives in Sydney and sets up house with his parents, before attending his new school in Hyde Park. He learns about life in early Sydney in which convicts play a major part. Their work in making bricks for housing and public buildings is also portrayed in story format.