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Setting ... the harbour city.

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 Newcastle in the 1930s ... a city recovered from the Great Depression and outgrowing its colonial past. With increasing wealth, the city seeks to enhance its humble foundations.  Streets bustle with activity, the sound of trams, an increasing amount of cars and the ever busy port.  Ceaselessly hungry for workers the port city has long attracted people from different places.  The fires of industry burn in the harbour city while elements of the colonial outpost remain.  The Hill is dominated, as it always has been, by the mansions of the wealthy, schools of privilege, a growing hospital and the Watt St Sanitorium. Frequently, residents from the Hill hold key positions within the town and dominate its social scene. Fort Scratchley, another constant reminder of the city's colonial past, stands stoic guard over the harbour.  A hub of industry, business and transport, the centre of Newcastle is always crowded with people.  But not all enjoy the same opportu...
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Character Concepts

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 The following images may supply concepts during character creation ...  A Detective or Private Investigator ...     A psychologist, surgeon or GP ...  An academic or lawyer ...    A Journalist or taxi driver  ...  A novelist or a gentleman of means ... 
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Case 2 - The Royal Hospital

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The Royal Newcastle Hospital is one of the chief sources of pride in this community. An extensive new building to serve the needs of the growing town. It has also attracted some of the foremost medical minds in the state and is forging a name for innovation.  It is exactly the place those with injury or recovering from harrowing experiences require. Anyone would be fortunate indeed if, in need of care, respite could be found within its walls.  Of course, the excellent location of care for the psychological needs of the city is only a block away. The Royal retains a strong connection to this place of tranquility in the midst of the busy city.  Both the hospital and sanitorium will miss the pioneering, tireless and generous labour of the late Dr Jonathan Dee McCall. This physician did much to further the health of the inhabitants of Newcastle. All hope he will soon be replaced. 
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Case 1 A Missing Son and Shipwreck

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Within the tattered Faversham valise, a hastily written note bears the name of Rodney Ogden with a Newcastle address. Beneath the address the date, 30/7/31, and a few brief facts - missing son, crushed, accident, breakwall and finally a name ... McCall.  As you make your way through town, the front pages of newspapers are easily verified by simply looking up.  From Newcastle Herald 13/8/31  "GROWING CLOUDS OVER OUR FAIR TOWN"  Meteorologists have heralded prodigious rainfall, tempestuous gusts and harrowing hail this evening (Tuesday 21st August.)  Tarry not without a formidable coat or a stout umbrella and don't venture into the harrowing night ... 
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Case 0 - An Auction and a Haunting

 From the 'Newcastle Sun' newspaper, 3rd August 1931 ...  "ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHARITY AUCTION" Public announcement of auction of items from the estate of the late Doctor Mc Call. Items specifically designated in his will for public sale to raise money for the continued expansion and equipment of the surgical ward in the Royal Hospital. Limited public entry. The auction will be held on Thursday 3rd August, 1931 at corner of Hunter and Morgan Streets - 9pm. 
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The Town of Newcastle

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 The following maps will be useful for aligning the players in their investigations of the burgeoning town. 
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