Fassifern, New South Wales

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Fassifern
Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
Postcode: 2283
LGA: City of Lake Macquarie
Suburbs around Fassifern
Wakefield Booragul
Ryhope Fassifern Fennell Bay
Awaba Toronto Blackalls Park


Fassifern is a small town located in a rural area in the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. The Sydney - Newcastle rail line runs through Fassifern and a station is located there. There used to be a branch line between Fassifern Station and nearby Toronto, but this has been replaced by a bus service.

[edit] History

The village of Fassifern was first developed as a result of sawmill and coal mining operations in the area. The railway station opened in 1887. The first school was opened in 1922.

[edit] References

History of Fassifern Coordinates: 32°58′S 151°37′E

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