Some during, before and afters of the render, rebuilding of chimney’s and painting of The Fourtune Of War, Sydney’s oldest pub in the heart of The Rocks.The Fortune of War was originally built in 1828 by former convict Samuel Terry who later became known as the “Botany Bay Rothschild” due to his astute business dealings.

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Samuel Terry arrived in Australia in 1800 after being convicted of the theft of 400 stockings and sentenced to transportation for seven years.The Fortune of War has a long term reputation as a popular “first and last stop ashore” for sailors and the troops of the Australian Armed Forces who were to experience the ‘fortune of the war’ when they departed Sydney Cove to defend their country.

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Fortune Of War is another heritage listed scope we were fortunate enough to be apart of, thanks to Cooper Construction Company for engaging us.

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