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A Walk Around Newcastle

A Walk Around Newcastle. By Jessica Morgan. Nobby’s. Captain Cook found Nobby’s on the 10th of May. Captain Cook described it as a small clump. Early names for Nobby’s were- Whybay , Gamber , Hackyings Island, Coal Island, booby Island and Nobby’s Island. Customs House.

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A Walk Around Newcastle

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  1. A Walk Around Newcastle By Jessica Morgan

  2. Nobby’s • Captain Cook found Nobby’s on the 10th of May. • Captain Cook described it as a small clump. • Early names for Nobby’s were- Whybay, Gamber, Hackyings Island, Coal Island, booby Island and Nobby’s Island.

  3. Customs House • The Customs House was just a lumber yard from 1805-1808. • The Customs House was built in 1805 and finished in 1808. • The design architect was James Barnet.

  4. General Post Office • The General Post Office was built in 1903. • The General Post Office is on Bulten Street, along side the Police Station. • The cost of it was 80,000 dollars. • It was built with sandstone it is a sandy colour. • In 1970 there was a clean up preparation for the Royal visit. • It is an appealing building and is still functioning. • The General Post Office has only been used as a post office.

  5. Court House • The Court House is a late Victoria times building. • The Court House was built in 1890 and finished in 1892. • The Court House is the most attractive building in Newcastle. • It is a two story building.

  6. The Art Gallery • Elizabeth 2nd opened The Art Gallery in 1977. • The cost of The Art Gallery was 1.34 million dollars. • The Art Gallery is constantly changing expeditions. • The pictures in The Art Gallery include traditional and contemporary art and early Newcastle.

  7. City Hall • Henrey.E.White designed the City Hall. • The City Hall was opened in 1929. • In 1977 there was a 3 million dollar refurnishing kit on the City Hall. • The City Hall is on King Street over looking the Civic Park. • One of the main purpose for the building is ‘ House The Lord Major ‘ Concert Hall.

  8. The End • Thanks for watching my slide show.

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