Port Stephens as a strategic port for NSW wheat export
A speaker argues Port Stephens should become a deepwater port linked by railway to northern NSW regions. He cites harbor depth, channel width, rail access, and land for expansion, urging Sydney to back inland production to relieve Darling Harbor traffic. He details vast area coverage, population, livestock, and a multi‑million pound annual product value including wheat, wool, and sugar.
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Port Jackson
Por Stephen
Port Stephens
North
North Western and
North Coast Railways
New South Wales
Australia
Port Stephens harbor prospects and wheat freight impact
The analysis shows port trade potential from butter, Cheare, minerals, bacon, timber and cattle hides totaling about £20,011,000 with 4,000,000 bushels of wheat affecting freight costs. If connected to the Northern Railway, wharfage, roads and hydro electricity could boost industrial development, modern city planning, and NSW northern agriculture while easing Sydney congestion.
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Tamworth
Sydney
Newcastle
Port Stephens
North West
Tablelands
Northern Railway
New South Wales
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