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  2. Gibson's British Iron Foundry.

    THE above industry was first started Mr. John Gibson (father of the present Proprietor) in a small way, off Hunter-street West, in the year 1872. The principal work then ...

    Article : 1,186 words
  3. Messrs. Cook & Co.,

    This thoroughly up-to-date firm, which worthily occupies a leading position in our hundred-year-old city, began business in a small way at the ...

    Article : 890 words
  4. RAILWAYS.

    While the Sydney Railway Company was struggling with the difficulties of the times, and seeking Government aid to enable it to continue the work, a movement for the ...

    Article : 1,471 words
  5. The Firm of J. Ireland.

    ANY series of articles, dealing with the progress of Newcastle up to the present time, would be incomplete if come reference were not made to the business enterprise, and ...

    Article : 2,617 words
  6. MILITARY.

    Up to the year 1855 a detachment of the military was stationed at Newcastle, but in that year the practice ceased, and there are several old citizens who remember distinctly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 535 words
  7. STREET LIGHTING.

    Following the example set by the people of Maitland, a move was made in 1865 to establish gas works. The first meeting was held at the Rouse Hotel on December 1, ...

    Article : 540 words
  8. FORMER APPEARANCE OF THE CITY.

    At the time of incorporation Newcastle was a fair sample of coast towns of the most primitive type. The streets, composed chiefly of black loamy sand, were unformed, ...

    Article : 975 words
  9. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.

    The earliest form of local government dates back to 1854, in which year Newcastle and the surrounding districts were brought under the provisions of the District Councils ...

    Article : 929 words
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