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Nobbys headland, Newcastle NSW

Nobbys is headland located on the southern entrance to Newcastle Harbour (NSW). Originally called, Whibayganba by the Awabakal people, European colonists referred to it as Coal Island, and then later Nobbys Island. The Island was connected to the mainland at first by the Macquarie Pier, completed in 1846, 38 years after commencement. The pier was eventually replaced by a breakwater.

This is a semi-abstract piece, matted and framed. Frame: 50 x 70 cms; Art 32 x 47 cms