Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association Media Gallery RSS Feed http://www.niha.org.au Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:04:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 "A BLAST FROM THE PAST:" Special thanks to "John, Newcastle ... http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=39
Early photos from Newcastle Steelworks, 1914 /1915]]> aub Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:02:10 +0100 10 years since closure. Reunion and Commemoration at Muster Point http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=38
30 September 2009 was the 10th anniversary of closure of Newcastle Steelworks. A commemorative event was held at the Muster Point Sculpture, and a reunion was held at Mayfield Sports Club.]]> bobcook Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:45 +0100 Muster Point Tours http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=37
A few photos of Aub conducting tours at the Muster Point.]]> bobcook Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:09:15 +0100 Smelters http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=9
Since the mid 1860’s many smelters have operated in Newcastle. The abundance of coal as a fuel, a ready workforce, a good supply of water, and harbour access for transport justified bringing ores to Newcastle, particularly copper, then silver, lead and zinc, followed by iron for making steel.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:10:08 +0100 The Sulphide at Cockle Creek http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=5
The ‘Sulphide’ - Silver, Lead and Zinc smelting works opened in 1887 and closed in 2003.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:19:26 +0100 Ships and the Harbour http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=2
Sample of photos from the Callan Collection]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:58:13 +0100 William the Fourth http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=34
William the Fourth was built on the banks of the Williams River, Raymond Terrace from 1985 to 1987 and was launched by Hazel Hawke on the 26th September 1987. William the Fourth, first Australian coastal steamship replica was constructed as a community Bicentenary project. ]]> Admin Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:36:55 +0100 deja vu http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=13
]]> Admin Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:20:22 +0100 Uncovering the Leo http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=3
Uncovered during an excavation for new building.]]> Admin Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:42:04 +0100 Walsh Island Dockyard http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=1
A selection of photos from 1913 - 1933 of the site in operation.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:06:25 +0100 Working Harbour http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=7
Since the Hunter River was discovered by Europeans, the harbour has been the centre of transport and the hub for most industries.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:04:20 +0100 Railways http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=10
The first railway in Australia transported coal from the AA Company’s A pit to a coal loader at the river. Since the introduction of steam locomotives in 1857, railways have spread throughout all parts of the Hunter Valley.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:19:40 +0100 3801 came in 3 colours, Silver, Green and Black. Have a look! http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=20
]]> Admin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:24:18 +0100 First Railway http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=11
]]> Admin Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:44:00 +0100 Great Northern Railway http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=14
]]> Admin Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:18:40 +0100 Queensland Rail Museum http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=26
If you are interested in Industrial Heritage and visiting the Brisbane area take a look at the “The Workshops Rail Museum’ at North Ipswich, Qld. Thousands of workers have called “The Workshops” home over the years and during its peak over 3000 people worked on this site, making it the states largest employer at the time. “The Workshops” are now Queensland’s newest tourist attraction and the latest campus of the Queensland Museum. The Museum is state of the art and totally interactive. Behind the scenes tours are available and are a must if you visit the workshops, they are The Blacksmiths, Wagon and Carriage and Steam Shop. For more information check out www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au]]> Admin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:16:13 +0100 Richmond Vale Rail Museum http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=25
]]> Admin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:08:37 +0100 Steamfest 2009 photos by NIHA member Steve http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=32
]]> Admin Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:50:06 +0100 Steamfest at Newcastle Station 2007 http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=16
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]]> Admin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:33:00 +0100 Newcastle Steelworks http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=6
The steel industry played a big part in shaping the community for the 84 years between 1915 and 1999.]]> Admin Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:15:01 +0100 Steelworks Demolition http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=35
]]> Admin Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:39:45 +0100 Early Steelworks http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=33
1914]]> Admin Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:14:25 +0100 The Muster Point http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=27
]]> Admin Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:43:09 +0100 Last Days http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=15
Last Days @ Big Harry’s Place]]> Admin Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:17:05 +0100 History is found at Port Macquarie http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=19
History is found at Port Macquarie]]> Admin Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:28:02 +0100 Fitz Roy Iron Works Mittagong http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=4
The first Iron Works in Australia was at Mittagong.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:35:44 +0100 Coal Mining http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=8
The first industry in Newcastle was coal mining, as early as 1801. From the first continuous settlement in 1804 to the present day coal mining has been the back bone of the Hunter Valley.]]> Admin Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:24:05 +0100 Broken Hill visit by Allan Murphy http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=24
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]]> Admin Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:55:46 +0100 BHP Reunion 2010 http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=36
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]]> Admin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:42:23 +0100 BHP Reunion 2007 http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=29
]]> Admin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:26:58 +0100 BHP Reunion 2006 http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=18
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Photos by Allan Murphy]]> Admin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:52:30 +0100 BHP Family History, 1915 to 1999 http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=17
]]> Admin Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:49:13 +0100 Yesterday's Newcastle http://www.niha.org.au/mediagallery/album.php?aid=31
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