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Blackbutt history
Blackbutt has an interesting history.
It grew from an ill-fated Kotara subdivision which floundered during the depression. Through the efforts of New Lambton Council the land was purchased for a public recreational reserve. The land was placed in the trusteeship of Newcastle City Council on its inception in 1938.
Around 1963 the Council embarked on its Blackbutt program, and began the process of restoring the Reserve which had become badly overtaken by weeds.
Captive animal displays were introduced to the Reserve in the 1960’s and the barbecues and picnic tables were gradually added.
The maintenance and development of Blackbutt Reserve continued to be carried out by Newcastle City Council.
Download a history fact sheet (69 kb pdf).
