Blackalls Park, New South Wales
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 Blackalls Park |
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| Country: | Australia |
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| State: | New South Wales |
| City Council: | Lake Macquarie City Council |
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| Surrounded by: | Booragul (North); Awaba (South); Toronto (East); Fassifern (West) |
| First European Settlement: | 1870 |
Blackalls Park is a small town in the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. It is situated near Toronto.
[edit] History
Early industries were farming and broom-making. In 1891, a tramway between Fassifern and Toronto opened, running through Blackalls Park. This became a rail service, but was later replaced by a bus service. The primary school was opened in 1954. The lake surrounding blackalls park (also surrounding neighbouring towns) has been said to have a beautiful view, small creeks also are found near the lake.
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