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Coal was discovered in Australia at the mouth of the Hunter River by William Bryant and his wife Mary who were escaped convicts.
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Coal was discovered on the southern coast of New South Wales near Thirroul by William Clarke.
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The first coal mine was established near the mouth of the Hunter River in Australia
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Salt was produced at Newcaslte. The seawter was boiled using coal.
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A permanent settle was set up by Govenor King called Newcaslte.