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Harry Linsley

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…This was the beginning of his renowned business venture, which included the constructon of a kiosk in 1920 on the largest of the Five Islands, opposite Speers Point Park, Cockle Creek It was from here that Harry operated his daily ferry service, offering a return service to the island, where passengers……This…

The zoos of Lake Macquarie

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…Wangi and Pulbah Island zoo … Over the years, there were a number of calls to establish a zoo at Wangi Point, but it never eventuated.Pulbah (also known as Bulba) Island was set up as an Australian zoo after suggestions from the Australasian Society of Patriots.……Wangi and Pulbah Island zoo … Over the…

Alby Burgin 1915-2008

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…Achievements … 1957 Vanessa was leading the Sydney to Montagu Island Yacht Race with only 50 miles to go. … 1958 Vanessa came fourth in Montagu Island Race out of a large fleet of fast modern racing yachts, a sterling effort for a small lake boat. … 1959 Alby started building Rival, a 37 ft ocean……Sailed…

Lake Macquarie Park, known as Speers Point Park

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…These bridges became known as the Five Islands bridges, and the islands were added to the Park with picnic facilities being erected on the larger one.……These bridges became known as the Five Islands bridges, and the islands were added to the Park with picnic facilities being erected on the larger o…

Wreck of the Catherine Hill

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…Collided with the steamer Oakland off Bird Island, south of Catherine Hill Bay.……Collided with the steamer Oakland off Bird Island, south of Catherine Hill Bay.…

Swansea

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…The first Chinese residents had arrived in the early 1850's and settled mainly on the Pelican Flats north of GaIgabba and towards Pirrita Island (formerly known as Coon Island). By 1860 close to 40 Chinese people lived there.……The first Chinese residents had arrived in the early 1850's and settled mainly…

Forgotten place names of Lake Macquarie J-Q

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…Moon Island Nature Reserve … Swansea … Moon Island is thought to have played a part in Captain William Reid’s mistake, which lead to the European discovery of Lake Macquarie. Reid mistook Moon Island for Nobbys (at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour) in July 1800 (Clouten, 1967).……Moon Island Nature Reserve … Swansea … Moon…

Memories of Peggy Edwards, nee Latham, resident of Swansea Heads from 1931

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…in the picture my mother only remembers is called Green island because of a green growth that covered it.……She has no idea why people started to call it moon island.…

Bernadette Gray - Interview transcription

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…In Samoa, we get a lot of island food and we just couldn't get it over here.……In Samoa, we get a lot of island food and we just couldn't get it over here.…

Watkins Bridge

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…The bridge is being built over the southern arm of the creek onto a small linking island. Steady progress is being made with the second bridge over the northern arm.……The bridge is being built over the southern arm of the creek onto a small linking island. Steady progress is being made with the second…