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Coal Discovered
Coal discovered by Europeans at mouth of the Hunter River. -
Second Discovery of Coal in Australia
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First Coalmine Established
1st coalmine established at the mouth of the Hunter River. -
Permanent Settlement Established at Coal Mine
Governor King sets up permanent settlement at the Hunter River coal mine- he names it Newcastle. -
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Coal Used to Create Salt
Coal mined in Newcastle used to boil saltwater and turn it into salt.