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Does anyone know the name of the American entertainer that wanted to turn the area surrounding Brunswick Heads NSW into a canal estate like Miami in Florida USA?
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Was it Pat Boone that was long ago, showing our ages. :D
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Righto Shirley, now it is your turn to post a question. I thought it might take more than one guess. :D
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Remembered because we did think about buying land there at the time, I did go & confirm my answer with Bruce.

I shall find a new question.
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Yes it is a lovely part of the world isn't it. We enjoy visiting that area
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Definitely David, I think all of the NSW coast is scenic but I am biased, we certainly have some of the best beaches. :D

When was the first ingots poured at BHP Newcastle site & when did BHP Newcastle close?
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For some reason 1999 comes to mind but s to first ingot! Maybe early 1900s.
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BHP bought land on the Hunter river in 1896, the first ingots poured 1915, the plant was closed on the 30th September, 1999.
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Once again this will be quick as mine usually only take one guess. Who and when was the first Australian of the Year?
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