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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.
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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

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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

Happy new Year!

To celebrate our Credit Union turning 50 this year on 10th October 2013.

We need help, we are looking for photos of the Hunter United Credit and its staff at Newcastle BHP, it is now 50 years since they began,

We wish to share any stories, anecdotes, pictures and recollections of our credit union. Especially its early times… in the good old days! We are excited about what we may discover and think it is a wonderful way to bring our members and community together.

The HUCU helps us every year with the BHP Reunion, it would be great if you have any information that can help,

Regards…………Aub


Member Contributions/Member Competition – we are very much looking forward to discovering and sharing our history with the community, but initially we need help. On the back of our Member competition which featured on the front page of the newsletter and also on the homepage of our website, we are after contributions………..whether it be stories, an old membership card, photos etc. from the good old days. I would ask you if the NIHA or indeed your many contacts would have something to contribute, old credit union photos’, perhaps stories of their first loan, we are interested in any contributions no matter how large or small. There is a special gift for all contributions as well as a major prize of an iphone5 for the most valuable contribution.

Again thanks for your time Aub, and I appreciate your passion for our history, we did discuss many other opportunities, but I think for now if we are to focus on the above that would be a great start to what will be a busy and exciting year.

Kind Regards,


Greg Ferris
Manager, Marketing & Partnerships
Hunter United Credit Union Ltd
130 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
P: (02) 4941 3809 F: (02) 4956 2348
M: 0408 135 877
E: greg.ferris@huecu.com.au