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Eraring
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…In 1910 the Excelsior Land Co. sold farming blocks at Eraring. D.P.6747, which showed a subdivison of part of Portion 86, was declared 28 March 1912. Streets formed included Foreshore, Macleay, Border, Cross and North Streets, and Point Piper and Rocky Point Roads.……In 1910 the Excelsior Land Co. sold…
Charlestown: Planned subdivision of the old Waratah Company's estate Charlestown Heights. Sale by auction Royal Crown Hotel, Adamstown Heights Saturday, May 2nd 1914
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…charlestown … charlestown extension … charlestown heights … farming blocks … great northern railway … jewell's hotel … kahibah … lake macquarie … land wood & co. auctioneers … new lambton … newcastle … old waratah company's estate … orchard … residential blocks … royal crown hotel … waratah coal mine…
Mandalong
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…The timber industry declined and the soil was not good enough for successful farming on a commercial scale. Mandalong became a quiet backwater which is now regaining popularity as a hobby farm area.……The timber industry declined and the soil was not good enough for successful farming on a commercial…
Warners Bay - Warners Bay High School Project
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…This has been brought about by the clearing of land for farming purposes, the encroachment of domestic housing and the introduction of exotic species such as cats, dogs and foxes.……This has been brought about by the clearing of land for farming purposes, the encroachment of domestic housing and the…

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