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Surname: Gas Lighting Newcastle (Industry)
First Name: -
Ship: LH
Date: 31 October 1921
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: West Maitland was lighted with gas many years before Newcastle had that illumination. It was as far back as 1857, when Mr. John Tuck established the works in the old historic town, which at the time, and for many years afterwards, was a larger place than Newcastle. The first meeting convened to form a company In Newcastle to make gas, was held in the House Hotel, then one of the leading public-houses in the city. It stood on the spot where Scott s large establishment is erected, in Hunter-street. The date of that gathering, composed of prominent citizens, was December 1, 1865; Other meetings were held in the old courthouse, afterwards the post office). There the company had its birth, and was designated The City of Newcastle Gas and Coke Company. The company was floated with a capital of 10,000 pounds, in 5000 shares of 2 pounds each. Messrs. Alexander Brown, A. Rodgers, Harry Rouse, J. B. Winship, and W. H. Whyte were elected the first permanent directors. The First Gas Jet - A site for the erection of works was secured near Steel-street, at the west end of the city. There the plant was installed, and in a year and nine months after the company was formed the gas was turned on. The date was October 29, 1867 - 54 years ago last Saturday. Then kerosene lamps and sperm candles were discarded for gas in many homes. The streets however, were not lighted with gas until eight years later. The charge for gas to private consumers when the company began operations was at the rate of 14s 6d for 1000 feet. The old gas-holder is still standing on the original site; but in recent years the company acquired a large area in Newtown, Hamilton, where more ex tensive and up-to-date works have been established.
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Surname: Logas (?Logue)
First Name: Bridget
Ship: -
Date: 1855 14 October
Place: East Maitland
Source: Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
Details: Baptism of Bridget, daughter of Patrick Logas and Rosi Gallon
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Surname: Logas (Logue)
First Name: Patrick and Rose
Ship: -
Date: 1855 14 October
Place: East Maitland
Source: Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
Details: Baptism of Bridget, daughter of Patrick Logas and Rosi Gallon