Breaking Barriers: Libby Marshall on the Growth of Women’s Hockey

April 30, 2026

Libby Marshall: The Evolution and Challenges of Women’s Hockey Early Life and Family Influences Libby Marshall grew up in a very active, sport‑focused family. Both parents were passionate about sport: her mother was a talented badminton and tennis player and an Australian badminton champion, while her father was heavily involved in endurance riding and became … More Breaking Barriers: Libby Marshall on the Growth of Women’s Hockey

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 4 May 2026

April 30, 2026

Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 4 May 2026, 1.00pm-2.30pm Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: via Join Zoom Meeting or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (See ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 4 May 2026 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 4 May 2026

Cintra House Legacy of Love (Title) Stories of Our Town Film

Cintra House: A Legacy of Love Film

April 29, 2026

Step inside Cintra House Maitland’s crown jewel and a sprawling 31-room Victorian Italianate masterpiece. Built in 1878 during the height of the “Boom style,” this isn’t just a mansion—it’s a living, breathing timeline of Maitland itself. More than Just Bricks and Mortar Here’s why Cintra House is more than just “bricks and mortar”: A Grand … More Cintra House: A Legacy of Love Film

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Newcastle: Generations of Pride Film

April 28, 2026

    What Is Newcastle Generations of Pride? Newcastle: Generations of Pride is a documentary film about the LGBTQI+ history of Newcastle Australia; told by those who lived it. This film chronicles the lived experiences of Newcastle’s gay community across decades. From the dark days of persecution to the bright moments of celebration; it captures … More Newcastle: Generations of Pride Film

Restoring The Birdwood Flag: From Fragments to the Community

April 24, 2026

Restoring The Birdwood Flag: From Fragments to the Community By Dr Amir Moghadam, Special Collections & Archives, University of Newcastle Remembering is not just an activity concerned with the past, but also with the present and future. Questions of how we imagine the future have gained particular urgency in recent times as democracies are in … More Restoring The Birdwood Flag: From Fragments to the Community

Sergeant "Jerry" Barnes, bugler. The Municipal Mirror, p.9 (c. 1940) [ Courtesy City Archives, Brisbane City Council)

Search for Brisbane’s First ANZAC Day Bugler: Sergeant Herbert “Jerry” Barnes of Raymond Terrace

April 22, 2026

  The Very First ANZAC Day, Brisbane 1916 The very first Anzac Day was held in Brisbane in 1916 and the commemoration was adopted across the country a year later.   ANZAC Day’s First Bugler The man who played the Last Post on that Anzac Day was named Herbert (a.k.a. “Jerry”) Barnes. He later worked … More Search for Brisbane’s First ANZAC Day Bugler: Sergeant Herbert “Jerry” Barnes of Raymond Terrace

Newcastle Maritime Museum Collection: A Treasure Trove of the Past

April 22, 2026

Historical Significance People often forget that at the turn of the 19th century, the Port of Newcastle was the 5th busiest port in the entire world. There were times when the Harbour was filled with over a hundred sailing ships and other vessels. Newcastle was a major coal hub for the rest of the world, … More Newcastle Maritime Museum Collection: A Treasure Trove of the Past

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 13 April 2026

April 8, 2026

Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 13 April 2026, 1.00pm-2.30pm Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: via (Join Zoom Meeting) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (See ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 13 April 2026 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 13 April 2026