BHP Reunion in Newcastle

The BHP Steel works closed down in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 12 years ago. They were the largest employer of people in “The City of Steel” since the opening of the original steel works in 1915 to their closure in 1999. The site was chosen due to the large coal deposits in the Hunter Region and the excellent port facilities at the mouth of the Hunter River. More than 50,000 people were employed during its 84 years of operation. In September 2011 it will be 12 years since the closure of the 3rd BHP Newcastle Bar Mill Front End in Newcastle. To keep in touch with the "Men and Women of Steel" a 12 year reunion will be held on Saturday September 24 2011 at the Sports Club, Crebert Street, Mayfield, at 12:30pm. Employees from 1915 to 1999 are invited to attend the Reunion, for which there is "Free Entry" and is being organised by the Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association Inc. For more information contact Aubrey Brooks on 02 4984 5264  or email obisan@hunterlink.net.au