I've just found this which may be of iterest to you as well http://guides.naa.gov.au/resources/gu.../front.htm

Christine




Can I make a suggestion regarding books on Walsh Island DY - try the Newcastle Regional Library, or the University of Newcastle Library, As far as State Records go the lady should try the Mitchell library in Sydney as they hold all of the state records. However a point here - to get the best result from any search she should be as specific as possible.
Regards,
Bob




Hi
There in a some of info and images on the internet, you need to spent some time to dig it out this one site http://reocities.com/Athens/acropolis...hesis.html
Steve


Hi Mate, sadly we had to close our Forum because of( Bad Posts) I have asked our members if they can help………Aub
I will also place your request on our site today, hopefully you will get some answers.

Can any of our members help Christine



I have just joined your site with the intention of seeking some information from the knowledgeable through the Forum. I may be just dim but for the life of me I can't figure out how to post a question - no button I could find. SO, here is my question and maybe you can help.

My grandfather, Thomas Robert Vaughan Hughes, worked as an accountant at Walsh Island, roughly between 1925 and 1930 (just as it was about to go down the gurgler), and I am trying to find some more info about the place other than the general story such as the one on your website. Do you know if anyone has written a more lengthy history. I would love to get hold of it if such a thing existed. There doesn't seem to be a lot out there. I imagine any records of his actual employment would be held somewhere in the NSW Gov archives if they exist at all today. Hoping you have an idea where I might look.

Regards

Christen Lawrence
If you can help email obisan@bigpond.com and I will pass it on, Aub

Sir,
Once again Mike Scanlon has pulled the heart strings of the “Men and Women of Steel” who helped this build this great city we call Newcastle.
When I take visitors to the Muster Point on the BHP site, I often hear the comment “Remember When” and then the stories begin to flow.

Employees records show that in 1922, 840 worked on that site and produced 223.525 tonnes of Raw Steel, when I started there in 1961, 10.964 were employed by the company and that did not include contractors (Brambles etc) Raw Steel Tonnes were at 1.332.969 tonnes.
1982 saw 10.668 employees on site and 2.158.612 Raw Steel tonnes produced.

In 2015 the Newcastle Industrial Association hopes to unveil a Memorial to those who lost their lives on the plant, where the people of Newcastle can go and reflect on the
Steel Industry and the thousands of Novocastrians who worked there.

Yes, David Baker may have been the man who forged a city but it was the “Men and Women of Steel” who kept the fire alight for decades.

The BHP in Newcastle is gone forever but these stories must be preserved forever, I congratulate the Herald and Mike Scanlon for making this possible again.

The Brooks family had in total 125 years service at Newcastle BHP. Starting in 1915.

Testimonial:


I was deeply moved to visit the Muster Point which was an important reminder of the proud history of Newcastle's steel-making industry. For years I have driven past the point and yet I didn't even know it was there.

I think it's really important for more people to be aware of Newcastle's history and to learn of the personal stories behind the men and women who worked there.

Thanks to Aub who took time to show me the Muster Point. It definitely gave me goosebumps when I walked inside!

Regards,


Jaimie Abbott
Federal Liberal Candidate for Newcastle




The Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association provides for groups, Guest Speaker presentations on "Remember BHP"
for more information and bookings
“Remember BHP” is ideal for Service Clubs like Lions, Apex, Probus, Lodges, Rotary, Sporting, Historical, CWA and Seniors Groups.
PRESENTATIONS are Free. BOOKING FOR 2013 ARE OPEN:
Email: obisan@bigpond.com or call 49845264 for more details.
. http://www.niha.org.au

Hello Aubrey,

A note to say thank you very much for your presentation with Peg's support, to our Club, Tomaree Probus, today at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club.

The subject of BHP and steel production is so tightly entwined in the history of Newcastle and its development that your talk struck a chord with every one present. The responses I've had from members todate have all been positive and I believe Allen Beard is planning to include the muster point tour on his future trips plan for the club.

I've attached a copy of our March Newsletter and suggest you look at p. 11 where the BHP / Newcastle Heritage talk is listed. All Probus clubs in our area receive a copy of this newsletter.

I look forward to seeing you again soon

Kind regards

Mike Mobbs
Speaker/Programming Tomaree Probus Club

The MUSTER POINT is now on FACEBOOK:
The Muster Point would be a great place to get married.
http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/index.php


The Muster Point is a 70 tonne steel sculpture with bronze cast figures, objects, and components from the Steelworks, the building is 8m x 12m x 8m,with associated pathways (railways sleepers and ballast), located near entrance to steelworks site, George St & Selwyn St off Industrial Drive, Mayfield.
Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association is pleased to offer personalized guided tours of the iconic sculpture "The Muster Point".
This house-size industrial artwork was constructed as a collaboration by famous Newcastle sculptor Julie Squires and steelworkers in 1999, to mark the closure of the steelworks.
The whole structure, inside and out, has many stories to tell about the history of steelmaking in Newcastle.
Well-known retired steelworker Aubrey Brooks conducts intimate, heartfelt journeys around and within the walls of this unique place.
If you know any small group that would like to soak up some of the emotion of life at the steelworks, contact Aubrey to make a booking. TOURS ARE FREE and Wheel Chair friendly, and take about
1.5 hours, Donations can be made to the Steelworkers Memorial Fund

If you like me to visit your club or take a tour to the Muster Point,

Email: obisan@bigpond.com
or call 49845264 for more details.
Mobile 0407452714