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First Discovery of Coal in Australia
In 1791, coal was first discovered by Europeans in Australia at the mouth of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales -
Next Discovary of Coal
The next dicovery of coal was on the south coast of New South Wales by Willam Clarke. -
The First Coal Mine in Australia
The first coalmine in Australia was established near Hunter River. -
Coal Settlement
Goverment King created a settlement at Hunter Valley, he named it Newcastle.It became the center for coal in Australia. -
Building Developments
In Newcastle seashells were burnt to make lime for buldings,