Charlestown is the largest town within the city (i.e. local government district) of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 10 km south of the central business district of Newcastle, and merges with suburbs of Newcastle such Adamstown. Lake Macquarie is a lake and a city located 150km north of Sydney, Australia, and immediately (20km) south of Newcastle. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... A view of Newcastle from Stockton Newcastle is Australias sixth largest city and the second largest in the state of New South Wales. ...

Charlestown has the largest business centre within the Lake Macquarie city (with greater turnover than that of the neighbouring Newcastle CBD) and it serves as the district's transport hub.

History

Originally granted to the Waratah Coal Company, this was the site of the company's first shaft, sunk in 1873. Officially called South Waratah, the pit was variously known as Charles' Pit, Raspberry Gully or The Gully Pit. These names all applied to Charlestown in its early days and the surviving name seem to have been derived from that of Charles Smith, the company's manager. The first settlers were miners from the pit.

The company had the area surveyed on April 29, 1876; the first subdivision later became Ida Street, Pearson Street, Milson Street and Frederick Streets. Harry Wright bought the first lot when it was auctioned later in 1876. April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

The town had its first water main in 1927 and was connected to civic sewage in 1959. 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Prospects

Charlestown is growing rapidly. Charlestown Square, the large Shopping Complex just off the Pacific Highway, announced plans in 2004 for expansion to neighbouring independent shops with the addition of a club, two football fields and more retail space. The rapid construction of apartment blocks continues apace and premium apartments boast a view of the ocean 10 km away. Recent petitions called for the construction of a freeway to bypass the busy Charlestown road. The Pacific Highway is a major transport route in eastern Australia and is part of Australias Highway 1. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Surrounding Areas

The character of the area is changing to include a higher concentration of medium density housing in the surrounding suburbs, such as Kahibah to the east. Kahibah (32°58′S 151°43′E), New South Wales is a suburb of City of Lake Macquarie approximate 8 km south of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia. ...

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