Coal is Discovered

By Benny_P

  • coal first discovered

    Coal was first discovered in Australia on the Hunter river in New South Wales by William Bryant.

  • First coal mine

    The first coal mine in Australia was established near the mouth of the Hunter river.

  • Governer King set up settlement

    The Governer King set up a permanent settlement naming it Newcastle which became the centre of development of Australia's coal trade.

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