Blue metal quarry, Shellharbour 1904

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TitleBlue metal quarry, Shellharbour 1904Photo Number000970Date1904DescriptionThe blue metal trade began in early 1880 on the property of George Laurence Fuller at Dunmore. In 1891 he had the steamer, 'Dunmore', built at Brisbane Water by R Davis to transport blue metal. The Dunmore was loaded at Long Point jetty at Shellharbour on 16th December 1891 and shipped the first load of blue metal to Sydney.LocationBass PointExternal LinkShellharbour Blue Metal Quarry

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Blue metal quarry, Shellharbour 1904