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Ballad of Lake Macquarie.

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…People play on our wide surf beaches, pelicans and gulls glide in, … On our beautiful Lake Macquarie, happy children play and swim. … As you pass through the valley to the mountains, … You could even see a kang-a-roo, or koala's sleeping in gum trees, little doves that bill and coo.……People play on our…

Stories of strength: Elle, 2019

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…There are so many wonderful organisations run by amazing people and volunteers, or even just ad hoc groups of people who pick up the slack where services aren’t able to access. I love that Lake Mac has a diverse range of cultures I believe are respected, supported and celebrated.……Every now and then…

Stories of Strength: Anita, 2019

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…They were able to give us a community that we could learn and grow in and become the people that we are. I think people nowadays seem to be prouder of who they are and where they’ve come from.……It brings people together. It’s all about celebration and being with family and sharing your joys in life. … This…

Roach and Holmes Families Pirrita Island (formerly known as Coon Island) c.1920's. Back Row L to R Lizzie Roach, Nell Roach, Alice Roach, Middle Row Jess Henderson, May Roach, Rose Roach, Front Row Arthur Roach (No 28) (with dog), Wally Roach, Archie Plain (No 29). Last man unknown.

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…The decision followed community consultation by the Geographical Names Board and Lake Macquarie City Council with relatives of Herbert Greta Heaney, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and the wider community.……Herbert Greta Heaney's nickname was 'Coon … This work by Lake Macquarie City Library…

John Darling Colliery

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…Fallins, Hilary R 1992, Happenings under Belmont : the history of John Darling Colliery and the story of its people … Hartley, Dulcie 2004, Reverend Lancelot E.……Fallins, Hilary R 1992, Happenings under Belmont : the history of John Darling Colliery and the story of its people … Hartley, Dulcie 2004,…

Belmont

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…The following are the people listed at the mission in the 1828 Census: … Rev. L.E.……The following are the people listed at the mission in the 1828 Census: … Rev. L.E.…

Follow the Plaques 1988 bicentennial plaques

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…It became a favourite venue of the working people for sailing and sculling regattas, holiday camping and organized picnics, especially with the opening in 1912 of a steam tram service from Newcastle.……It became a favourite venue of the working people for sailing and sculling regattas, holiday camping…

Salty Creek Speedway

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…The several thousand people who watched from boundary fences and cars on the roadway saw many riders skidding from machines on the loose dirt corners. The track was only small and cindered lightly in places.……The several thousand people who watched from boundary fences and cars on the roadway saw many…

Maurice Marks 1837 - 1924

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…Clout states in his book, Child of Bahtahbah, that just before his death in 1924, Maurice is said to have claimed that he was instrumental in influencing over 100 people to move from England to Australia. … In August 1864, two years after purchasing the land, Maurice married Mary Jane Richards.……This…

Nurse Dick's Private Hospital

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…In 1932, the front entrance of Nurse Dick’s Private Hospital was given a ‘facelift’ due to a number of complaints about ‘people riding their horses on the footpaths, causing destruction’.……In 1932, the front entrance of Nurse Dick’s Private Hospital was given a ‘facelift’ due to a number of complaints…