The Lake Mac Heritage Series was placed to pay homage to the people, places and events that contributed to building and pioneering the Lake Macquarie region. The pick and shovel were chosen in this geoart series to symbolise the hard work the people of Lake Macquarie put forth into the region.

Industrial Heritage

Industrial heritage is fundamental in helping individuals and communities define who they are both to themselves and to the outside world. It is a major part of the record of the lives of ordinary men and women, and as such it provides a link to the past for those engaged in family and local history research. The bountiful natural resources of Lake Macquarie have ensured we have a proud history of coal mining, fishing, boat building and manufacturing. While the need for coal was a major factor in our industrial development, large scale industries such as Pasminco-Sulphide have been major employers of Lake Macquarie residents and played a significant part in the establishment and growth of nearby suburbs.

The puzzle

All historical and heritage information courtesy of Lake Mac Libraries

Any questions regarding this puzzle cache or the LMHS geoart series will be answered by clicking HERE

*** The LMHS geoart was placed in conjunction with the OzGeoMuster 2018 mega event. The OzGeoMuster 2018 committee would like to thank the following people for their contribution to this series. ahomburg, day1976, sedgwickDave, The Morris, bobbiesgirl, and the_garbageman.***

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