Stories of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

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Whibayganba – the story of Nobbys Headland

Whibayganba – the story of Nobbys Headland

Whibayganba - the story of Nobbys Headland. Documentary by Stories of Our Town.
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Newcastle Coal Fields 1866 – April Postcard 2023

Newcastle Coal Fields 1866 – April Postcard 2023

Newcastle as we know it today was founded on coal - the 'black diamond' first mined by ...
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Ralph Snowball Collection

Ralph Snowball Collection

Anyone who is keen on Newcastle's history owes a great debt of gratitude to Ralph ...
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Catherine Hill Bay boiler

Catherine Hill Bay boiler

  Comment from Terrence Owen: "The remains of an early boiler located near the ...
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Zaara Street Powerstation

Zaara Street Powerstation

From Wikipedia: Zaara Street Power Station was situated on Zaara Street, in the city ...
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