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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…

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…

Miller's Wharf, Cockle Creek

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…Source: Shirley Gleghorn, The people of Warners Bay and beyond, 2007 … This Australian Army Survey map from 1911 shows the location as being at the bend in Winding Creek between present day Hill Street and Laurel Ave. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-233162273/view … This work by Lake Macquarie City Library……Source:…

Sulphide Corporation - Lake Macquarie's BHP

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…It grew to be one of the Hunter's largest employers - at one time employing more than 800 people - and an important economic contributor. In its last year of operation, it contributed more than $80 million to the local economy.……It grew to be one of the Hunter's largest employers - at one time employing…

Fragments of a letter from Tom Fennell to his brother William, 7th September 1847

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…Will he not still more take a delight in defending his people (man made after his likeness and intended for everlasting happiness) from all earthly harm, but more particularly from the power of that wicked one who seeketh whom he may devour.……Will he not still more take a delight in defending his people…

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…

Glenrock Lagoon

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…Glenrock Lagoon … Picturesque Glenrock Lagoon has been a recreational area for the people of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for over a century. The area has dramatic headlands, attractive beaches, and pockets of littoral rainforest.……and Glenrock Lagoon : a history of the Scout camp at Glenrock Lagoon,…

Hillsborough

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…The local men were finding it difficult to work with the Melbourne people who countermanded local decisions. When the coal was finally marketed it was found to be of inferior quality to the Borehole coal and could not be sold.……The local men were finding it difficult to work with the Melbourne people…

Boolaroo - Teralba District Ambulance

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…Boolaroo - Teralba District Ambulance … Major coup for the people of Lake Macquarie! … On Saturday 22 April, 1922 Councillor T. C. Frith was handed the gold key to open the newly built Boolaroo and Teralba District Ambulance Transport Station, the first station north of the Sydney Metropolitan area.……Advocate…

Eleebana

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…Reference … Armstrong, John W & Hunter District Water Board (N.S.W.) 1967, Pipelines and people, Hunter District Water Board, [Newcastle, N.S.W.]……Reference … Armstrong, John W & Hunter District Water Board (N.S.W.) 1967, Pipelines and people, Hunter District Water Board, [Newcastle, N.S.W.]…