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Sunshine
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…After World War II the Mather family acquired it and built a small weekender there. This was purchased by Lake Macquarie Municipal Council as open space in 1984 and the house was demolished. A jetty remains on the southwest side of Hansons Bluff.……After World War II the Mather family acquired it and…
Interview with Judy McQueeney, March 6, 2016
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…It was a different world then. Nobody … thought about what they were doing with all that warm water, beyond that … the fishing was great.……It was a different world then. Nobody … thought about what they were doing with all that warm water, beyond that … the fishing was great.…
Man overboard on Lake Macquarie – 1912
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…The world gold price had collapsed as a European war loomed. Work prospects in the Hunter were brighter. Richard soon gained employment at Stockton Borehole Colliery conveniently close to his home in Boolaroo.……The world gold price had collapsed as a European war loomed. Work prospects in the Hunter…
Lake Macquarie Park, known as Speers Point Park
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…During World War II a Unit of the AIF occupied the Park which resulted in a deleterious effect on vegetation. In 1975 Lake Macquarie Council commissioned De Leuw, Cather of Australia Pty. Ltd.), to carry out a study to upgrade the parks recreational facilities.……During World War II a Unit of the AIF…
Henry Ferdinand Halloran (1869-1953)
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…His business survived two world wars and two major economic dislocations: the boom of the 1880s when speculation in land was rampant followed by the depressed 1890s, and the land boom of the 1920s followed by the economic collapse of the 1930s.……His business survived two world wars and two major economic…
Charlestown
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…It was closed after World War II. Moreton Bay Gardens is built on the site of the manager's residence and the mine was in the deep gully to the north. … Early Transport: … Horse buses ran to both Newcastle and Belmont.……It was closed after World War II. Moreton Bay Gardens is built on the site of…
Follow the Plaques 1988 bicentennial plaques
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…The area's patriotism during two world wars is also reflect along with members of prominent local families and those who have been decorated for bravery or community service.……The area's patriotism during two world wars is also reflect along with members of prominent local families and those who have…
History of Belmont Lagoon: 1920-2020
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…In 1942 the lagoon underwent further geographical modification, as part of defensive preparations during World War 2 against a possible Japanese invasion (10) by sea. In the process, the hydrology of the once-fresh water lagoon was changed.……In 1942 the lagoon underwent further geographical modification,…

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