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- Mayfield Repainted
Passing Parade
Despite the constant din of traffic, dysfunction and endemic ugliness, Mayfield’s main street can be a pleasant venue – at least, from one of ... - Singleton’s Big Party ~ Howe’s That!
As mining cancerously erodes St. Patrick Plains’ alluvial bounty – “the finest sheep country he (John Howe) had seen since leaving England” – it is ... - To a Higher Court
Newcastle courthouse now stands as one of the most notable buildings in Newcastle, an iconic and welcoming facility that meets the client brief of connection ... - Autumn Gown
May in Newcastle – calm mild days, cool nights.
A stretch of tranquil weather let fallen leaves carpet footpaths at Islington.
The accumulation is fortuitous in streets ... - Muloobinba Leaves Newcastle
Bound for South Africa, Newcastle’s floating dock Muloobinba ends 34 years service
Muloobinba was launched in Japan 4 November 1977 and towed by the tug East ... - Lake auger mine augurs ill
Lake Macquarie, one of Australia’s east coast watery treasures, has lived with coal mining and assorted industries for 200 years.
It endured toxic emissions from the ... - 19 Goes for a Spin
Early morning on Kooragang Island, Tuesday, 12 May 2009.
Sound asleep among the trees, South Maitland Railways (SMR) No. 19 steam locomotive stirred, oblivious to a ... - Light Rail on Heavy Tracks
We each imagine how this town might be, but lack knowledge, experience, and expertise to think it through to detailed, workable, even exciting plans.
A hybrid ... - A Day on the Harbour (or two)
Nothing is more impressive than a cruise ship up close
Newcastle’s harbour is compact and very accessible, which makes ship watching a passive interest for all ... - Farewells to a Grand Old Dame
In late 2006 Newcastle’s most famous building, the Palais Royale, was partially demolished. A year later its street front was sadly and brutally flattened.
Palais Royale ...
