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Newnes, an abandoned oil shale mining site of the Wolgan Valley, is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.
Newnes, an abandoned oil shale mining site of the Wolgan Valley, is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The site that was operational in the early 20th century is now partly surrounded by Wollemi National Park. The settlement was originally built by the Commonwealth Oil Corporation.
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Population: 1-100
Time zone: UTC +11:00
Area: 50.883 km2
Elevation: 501-1000 metres
Town elevation: 521 m
Population number: 4
Local Government Area: Lithgow City Council