Tag: Newcastle
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Miss Porter’s House Newcastle Australia
Miss Porter’s House Built in 1909 by Herbert Porter for his new bride Florence, the Miss Porter’s House is a freestanding Edwardian terrace building. The Porters ran a business in Hunter Street, immediately behind the house. Herbert and Florence had two daughters, Ella, and Hazel, who lived in the house their whole lives. Unfortunately, Herbert… Read more
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Burwood Beach Mining Heritage
Burwood Beach Mining Heritage Located south of Merewether Ocean Baths, Burwood Beach is not only a great surfing beach, but has relics from the areas mining heritage. There are several ways to get to the beach, each with its own benefits. The Yuelarbah Track, which winds down a Flaggy Creek, is a great hike in… Read more
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The Lock-Up Old Newcastle Police Station
The Lock-Up You will find The Lock-Up at 90 Hunter Street in the heart of the Newcastle CBD, making it very accessible. We walked from a carpark on Wharf Rd, but if you use public transport, the closest light rail stop is Newcastle Beach, making it only a five-minute walk away. The Building Built in… Read more