RAYON-making used to be an important Hunter industry in the 1960s, with the Courtaulds factory at Tomago employing many people.The Courtauld factory at Tomago began in the post war years to manufacture synthetic fibres especially for motor vehicle tyres. Negotiations between the State Government and Courtaulds regarding their proposed factory led to the construction of the Hexham Bridge in 1952 to replace the punts that crossed the Hunter River. Masonite also expanded after the war and both factories benefited with easier access to markets and fewer delays in the delivery of materials. Courtaulds built their factory off Tomago Road in the early 1950s and brought key factory workers from Britain to commence operations in 1953 and to train others. A hundred and fifty of these families migrated on the Australian Government Migrant Assistance Scheme. This industry (1950 to the late1970s) led to the southern expansion of Raymond Terrace for new housing for the workforce. Courtaulds employed 1500 to 2300 workers and made a tremendous impact on the small town as more people came to live nearer the sources of work. When steel reinforced radial tyres replaced corded tyres about 1970 Courtaulds closed their factory. The Courtaulds site was then sold to a consortium led by French firm Pechiney Pacific. In 1981 construction began on the Tomago Aluminium smelter with the plant starting production in September 1983. Tomago Aluminium now employs around 950 people. All that is left today is the original front gates, security building and weigh bridge complete with antique scales.
This is an area that depending on the time of day could see plenty of muggles about. Use your vehicle to aid in your stealth. Should be a nice easy cache so no hints given. Phone reception for certain networks will be sketchy in this area so best to double check that your log has gone through
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