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n. a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary)
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"PS: for Mel in newcastle, I am in south Western Sydney - you know the part that's always in the news (smile) not 'cause of me - (even bigger smile) 7: 18 AM devildogwife said ..."