Once one of Newcastle’s largest municipalities, Waratah’s history was shaped by industrialisation, with the forces of coal mining, urbanisation, transport, religion and education, impacting the development of the north-western Newcastle suburb. Waratah’s history extends back to the 1820’s. Early industries include coal mining and brickmaking. The Great Northern Railway was built through the area in…Read More→

Named after George Moate, Georgetown began as a residential area for workers from industries like the Copper Smelting Works (Goninans) located nearby. By 1880, Georgetown was being described as a prosperous village. Today, Georgetown is seen as an affordable residential suburb. Located 6 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district, Georgetown has a street of shops…Read More→

Throsby Creek Foreshore Maryville Located northwest of Newcastle’s central business district, the suburbs were named after a similarly names town in England and means village by the creek. Wickham was proclaimed a Municipality in the NSW Government Gazette, 27 February 1871.  Wickham’s first Mayor, James Hannel left a strong legacy with the main thoroughfare named…Read More→

Springtime is just weeks away, so now is the perfect time to get your house ready for sale. To help your home sell for the best price it needs to be immaculate in its presentation.  Arnold Property offer a complimentary styling and garden consultation service which is aimed at maximising your home’s value, we believe…Read More→