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Bogey Hole
The Bogey Hole, also known as the Commandant's Baths, is a heritage-listed Sea bathing, sea bath in Newcastle, New South Wales, Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. It is thought to be the oldest surviving European construction in the city area. The pool was hewn from a Hawkesbury sandstone, sandstone/Conglomerate (geology), conglomerate rock shelf at the base of cliffs near Shepherds Hill. James Thomas Morisset, Lieutenant-Colonel James Thomas Morisset, the Commandant of Newcastle (1818–23), ordered the construction of the pool by convicts in Australia, convict labour in about 1820 for his own use. The word "Bogie" or "Bogey" purportedly comes from the Tharawal language, Dharawal language meaning "to bathe" or "a place to bathe" It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 21 November 2003. History The Bogey Hole is located beneath a pseudo headland or prominence and gets battered in heavy seas. Local dare-devils often tempt fate by climbing the clif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle, also commonly referred to as Greater Newcastle ( ; ), is a large Metropolitan area, metropolitan area and the second-most-populous such area of New South Wales, Australia. It includes the cities of City of Newcastle, Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie, Lake Macquarie and it is the hub of the List of suburbs in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, Lower Hunter region, which includes most parts of the cities of City of Newcastle, Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie, Lake Macquarie, City of Maitland, Maitland, City of Cessnock, Cessnock, and Port Stephens Council. Newcastle is also known by its colloquial nickname, Newy. A Newcastle resident can also be known as a Wiktionary, Novocastrian. Located at the mouth of the Hunter River (New South Wales), Hunter River, it is the predominant city within the Hunter Region. Famous for its Hunter Valley Coal Chain, coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting 143 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Beyon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcomen Street Corporation Baths
Newcomen Street Corporation Baths were Public bathing, public baths in Newcastle, New South Wales, Newcastle, Australia. Opened in 1888, ongoing financial and hygiene problems resulted in the closure of the baths in 1906. The baths provided a place for the public to bathe in sea water while enjoying the health benefits in a safe manner. The building was converted into an arcade in 1934, and parts of the original façade are still visible today. History In January 1877 Wickam Council announced that new public baths would be built the following summer. The people of Newcastle had petitioned the council to build the public baths to appease fears about public safety and modesty. Newcastle's beaches were considered a dangerous place to swim, despite the belief that bathing in the sea was good for health that was common in the 1800's. The council allowed swimming at the beach for no charge between 8 pm - 5 am, and many men were arrested for swimming outside these hours. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
