The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => Ride Reports and Event Reviews => Topic started by: Graeme on September 10, 2012, 03:01:32 AM
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I'm a bit late reporting this ride by about 40 years or so:-
http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t257/jibbonpoint/Newnes%20History/
It's an abandoned shale mining town in the Blue Mountains of NSW about 2-1/2 hours west of Sydney. The pub you see is the only building left standing but was moved physically by a couple of hundred volunteers across the road & about 100 metres south after nearly being lost in a flood.
The pub was still licensed at that time & never closed until the last patron left. The road in was a shocker as the mine & refinery had closed about 20 years before.
It has a fascinating history - http://users.tpg.com.au/newnes/
There's no BMW's there. The good looking bloke in the White Levi Jacket is your's truly.
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Better late than never! Great trip photos! The clothes give it away as being 40 years ago. ;D Looks like everyone was having a grand time.