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Redhead Station and Lambton Colliery - Adamstown Belmont Railway - Fernleigh Track
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…Redhead Station and Lambton Colliery - Adamstown Belmont Railway - Fernleigh Track … Redhead Station … The present station at Redhead is located some 9 kilometres south from Adamstown and was opened on 3 February 1925.……During Ernie’s time the station boasted beautiful flowers and blooms; reportedly Redhead…
Coal Mining
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…The opening of railway corridors was the single most important factor affecting the production of coal, as they allowed for better transportation of coal and other minerals to the wharf at Newcastle Harbour.……The opening of railway corridors was the single most important factor affecting the production…
Jewells
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…Early Land Grants: … Portion 122 (Kahibah Parish) which was originally owned by the Redhead Coal Mining Co. Ltd, comprised 319 acres. Portion 123 was owned by the Redhead Coal Mining Co. Ltd, and comprised 320 acres.……Early Land Grants: … Portion 122 (Kahibah Parish) which was originally owned by the…
Follow the Plaques 1988 bicentennial plaques
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…Plaque 16 IMAGE … Site of Burwood Colliery - Burwood Road opposite Bowling Club … Shaft sinking commenced in 1889 and coal was initially despatched via the Redhead Company's Railway in 1892.……Plaque 16 IMAGE … Site of Burwood Colliery - Burwood Road opposite Bowling Club … Shaft sinking commenced in 1889…

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