Images Of Newcastle In Year Of Federation

CLEAN LINES: Aboard the sailing ship Bankland in Newcastle Harbour on January 14, 1901. NEW SETTLERS: The Edmonson's house at Toronto, top, and the house's parlour, below. The parlour was typical of that era. The pictures were taken on September 17, 1901. ELEGANT: The Ridge residence at Merewether owned by businessman and community leader Edward Merewether. Later, the house became better known as Hillcrest. NATIONHOOD: The Federation flag unveiling at New Lambton Public School on May 14, 1901. DECORATIV