Most plots were large as families needed to be self-sustaining growing their own fruit and vegetables, and keeping chickens, pigs and goats. After long disputes with the Coal Company a group of disgruntled employees led by James Fletcher began the Co-operative Mine on the site of what is now Wallsend High School. This mine ceased in and was the one and only attempt to work as a co-operative.
In Wallsend became incorporated and the first Council was formed with James Fletcher elected Mayor. Plattsburg Borough Council was formed in with amalgamation of Plattsburg and Wallsend councils in becoming known as Wallsend Municipal Council. In Wallsend joined Newcastle City Council.
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