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bob10
17th November 2015, 09:24 PM
Apparently the first match ended in a violent brawl, hard to believe...

https://saintsandheathens.wordpress.com/states/newcastle-rugby/
Ausfree
21st November 2015, 04:31 PM
Newcastle was a pretty rough town in those days. Sailing ships coming and going and even men being press ganged by ships captains because crews would disappear when a ship came into the harbour. Being a local here, it's not hard to believe.
Ausfree
21st November 2015, 04:37 PM
Here's some pictures of Newcastle port taken by well know local photographer of the late 19th century, Ralph Snowball.:) Even though these photo's are taken slightly after the era you mention they give some idea of the busy harbour.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/uon/sets/72157622628357892/
bob10
21st November 2015, 06:38 PM
Here's some pictures of Newcastle port taken by well know local photographer of the late 19th century, Ralph Snowball.:) Even though these photo's are taken slightly after the era you mention they give some idea of the busy harbour.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/uon/sets/72157622628357892/

Great photos. Newcastle was one of our major export ports. Not sure about now. Visited there a few times, always enjoyed the visit
Ausfree
22nd November 2015, 07:58 AM
Great photos. Newcastle was one of our major export ports. Not sure about now. Visited there a few times, always enjoyed the visit

I believe Newcastle is the worlds largest exporting port for coal.:) I have watched ships coming into the harbour to load coal, they are huge, some up to 80,000 tonnes. I don't know how the tugboats manage to turn them around in the confines of the harbour.
bob10
24th November 2015, 07:34 AM
I believe Newcastle is the worlds largest exporting port for coal.:) I have watched ships coming into the harbour to load coal, they are huge, some up to 80,000 tonnes. I don't know how the tugboats manage to turn them around in the confines of the harbour.

Interesting point. How often do they dredge the harbour?
Ausfree
24th November 2015, 11:37 AM
Interesting point. How often do they dredge the harbour?

Ongoing,neverending!!:D Here is a link to the dredge called "David Allen". I don't know if it still working since the Chinese have taken a lease out on the port.

http://www.australianmerchantnavy.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=15552044