Question

Why is new castle called "Pittsburg of Australia

Answer 1

Newcastle is called the Pittsburgh of Australia because Newcastle was once a dirty and polluted town due to the factories. Newcastle was referred to this by writer Donald Horne.

Answer 2

pittsburgh in north america is a highly industrialized place.the new castle was very dirty and had many industries.Once new castle was also that much dirty.This is the reason that new castle is called the pittsburgh of australia