GC7J006 ▼
Size: (regular)
The cache is not at the published coordinates!
How to get there: From Morisset, head towards Cooranbong along Martinsville Road, and turn left into Watagans Road. Continue uphill to Watagans Forest Road towards the series.
Road Use and Quality: The roads in the Watagan and Onley State parks are accessible by 2WD in dry conditions only. 4WD should be used at all other times. However, in some circumstances, the best way to approach these caches is on foot, especially on the narrower tracks. Common sense prevails!
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.
Shinny's Hotel Athough originally (and still officially) named the Sulphide Hotel and also signaged as the Boolaroo Hotel, the pub is popularly and informally known as Shinny's after one of its earlier licensees. Located on the corner of Lakeview and Second Streets Boolaroo, it began life as the residence of Patrick Doughan (Tom Shinfield's grandfather on his mother's side). Doughan moved to the area from Gosford in 1896. This was also the year that work on the construction of the Sulphide works began. Patrick Doughan added a small 2 storey wine bar to the side of his residence, called it the Doughan's Sulphide Hotel, and obtained a liquor licence which he retained until his death in 1920. Patrick's son Barney took over the licence until his death in 1938. In 1937, the hotel was transferred to Cecil and Peg Shinfield and their son Tom, who moved from the General Roberts Hotel at New Lambton. Tom took over from his parents and managed it until 1967. Before taking over the hotel Tom Shinfield was a well-known and liked acid plant operator at the Sulphide works. It was a popular meeting place for the employees of the Sulphide Corporation. There was always a steady stream of workers entering the Sulphide Corporation, and the heavy machinery was hauled around the plant by horse and dray. G. Hawkins and Sons Pty Ltd was the haulage company. The hotel was rebuilt in the 1970's and has had a series of licensees over the years, canny enough to retain the name of one of its most popular publicans.
All historical and heritage information courtesy of Lake Mac Libraries
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*** The LMHS geoart was placed in conjunction with the OzGeoMuster 2018 mega event. The Oz GeoMuster 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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