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The 18th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Law and History Society An International Conference |
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Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle is Australia's busiest port, surrounded by spectacular beaches, and 45 minutes drive from the Hunter Valley vineyards. The population of Newcastle, together with the adjacent Lake Macquarie, is around 300,000. The town's location was brought to the attention of the colonial authorities in 1797, during a search for escaped convicts. The town began as a permanent convict settlement in 1804, developing into a commercial port and industrial centre of mining and manufacturing. As the heavy industry declined, the wine and tourist industries have developed, and the focus of attention has shifted from the mines and factories to the spectacular natural beauty of Newcastle's location. What follows is a selection of sites designed to introduce Newcastle and the surrounding area to conference delegates. Overseas delegates might like to check on Australian weather conditions here.
The University of Newcastle
The following are all within walking distance of the conference venue. Queen's Wharf Brewery Eliza's Cafe Albion Cafe Plumes Paymaster's Cafe Fiddlesticks Scratchley's
Cooks Hill Books Newcastle Art Gallery Fort Stratchley Watt Space Art Gallery von Bertouch Gallery Police Station Museum
The Hunter Valley Guide The Hunter Region Restaurants of the Hunter
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