HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) Newcastle, a decision was taken that this policy would end and in future RAN ships would receive their own battle honours, ensuring that "Newcastle", the first ship in the RAN so named, would not inherit the honours of . HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) HMAS "Newcastle" (FFG 06), named for the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, the largest provincial city in Australia, is an "Adelaide"-class guided-missile frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The last ship of the class to be constructed, "Newcastle" entered service in 1993. During her career, the frigate has operated as part of the INTERFET peacekeeping
Newcastle City Library million. It was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 6 November 2009. The new building features many technologies specifically designed for use in libraries. Every book is fitted with a digital tag, meaning books can be checked out and returned via automated checkout points, and theft of stock becomes much harder. Staff members carry hands-free voice-activated WiFi radios to communicate with other members of staff, a first in the UK. Newcastle City Library Newcastle City Library (also known as the Charles Avison Building) is a library in the city centre