History of city Newcastle, New South Wales in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas. It is the hub of the Greater Newcastle area which includes most parts of the local government areas of City of Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie, City of Cessnock, City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council.
Located 162 kilometres (101 mi) north-northeast of Sydney, at the mouth of the Hunter River, it is the predominant city within the Hunter Region. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world. Wiki
Date of foundation: 1804
History:
Population: 308 308
Sights:
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Customs House, Wharf Road, 1900 |
Hunter Street, near current Lockup Museum and Post Office, circa 1880s |
Neath Hotel |
Newcomen Street |
Old Municipal Building, Hunter Street, 28 April 1891 |
Post Office, 1929 |
Royal Hospital |
Royal Hospital, 1950 |
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