Tag: NSW
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Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour The steam tug Waratah, built in 1902, is one of the most significant surviving examples of early twentieth century working vessels in Australia. Operated today by the Sydney Heritage Fleet, the tug offers an important link to the industrial and maritime history of Sydney Harbour. The tug… Read more
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West Wyalong New South Wales
West Wyalong New South Wales West Wyalong grew from a goldfield that attracted miners from across New South Wales in the 1890s. Prospectors quickly explored the district, identifying rich alluvial gold near the Wyalong area. Consequently, tents and makeshift shelters spread across the diggings as fortune seekers arrived. Moreover, small traders opened shops along the… Read more
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Joadja Heritage Site New South Wales
Joadja Heritage Site Origins and Industrial Development Joadja lies in a secluded valley in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and its origins date to the beginning of Australia’s industrial growth. Although the area had seen scattered activity earlier, substantial development began when the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company recognised the shale deposits… Read more