Historical Places A central meeting place for the Burramattagal people for more than 60,000 years, an ancient heartbeat now drives a new vitality and energy into our historical places in Parramatta. Breadcrumb Home Discover History and Heritage Historical Places Search Newington Armory - Sydney Olympic Park Newington Armory is a special place - formerly the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), it features over 100 heritage buildings of various ages and NSW Lancers Memorial Museum The museum of Australia's oldest, most decorated Regiment in the mainland's oldest (1820), heritage listed barracks. Trace the evolution of the weaponry, uniforms and equipment St Johns Cathedral St. John's Anglican Cathedral is a rather unusual church with twin spires. The site on which the church stands has been used continuously for a