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First Discovery
William Bryant, escaping European convict, discovered coal in New South Wales, Australia at the Hunter River -
Next Discovery
The second discovery of coal was by William Clarke. He found it in the south coast of New South Wales (near the present- day city of Thirroul). -
The First Coalmine
Australia established its first coalmine at the Hunter River, where the first coal was discovered. -
Newcastle
The Govener King set up aet up a settlemant named Newcastle. Newcastle became Australia's central coal trade. -
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Seawater Coal
Coal was first used to make coal. The people boiled seawater with coal. -
Australian Agricultural Company
The Australian Agricultural Company's coal works at Newcastle.