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Newcastle

Newcastle

4th of January 1990

Looking down a deserted Watt Street towards Customs House. Customs House was severely damaged by the earthquake

This was one of the most serious natural disasters in Australia's history.

Injured person being treated by ambulance officers in Beaumont Street

At 10.27 am on Thursday, 28 December, 1989, the City of Newcastle was devastated by a ML 5.6

(Richter magnitude) earthquake

Damage to the Parkers Hotel, Maitland Road, Islington

Notice on the door of 27 Union Street, notifying the public that entering the building was not allowed as the building was unsafe

160 People were hospitalised

160 People were hospitalised13 People died

13 People died

Damaged building in Lamar Street

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