Hunter Living Histories

Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome.

WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP)

WHEN –  Monday 7 July 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm)

WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY (Gionni di Gravio OAM)

• PRESENTATION 1  – ‘Uncommon Endeavour : the life and times of Thomas Adam Hunter Valley Pioneer and citizen’ (Elizabeth Adams)
• GLAMx Lab Project updates – Students and Ann Hardy (Co-ordinator GLAMx Lab)
• Alex Hunter – UON60 – University on Film (1960s – 70s)
• Jesse McKay – Creative ‘Trailers’
• Erica Wright – VDRH Intern – Cintra House Project. The Treasures of Cintra House Project | Living Histories
• Ann Hardy – Media Mutations ‘Unlocking a Television Archive in the digital Era’ International conference

RECENT NEWS

• NBN Rewind episode showcasing University of Newcastle’s 60th anniversary. This special episode shows archival footage digitised at the Library, special thanks to Phillip Lloyd and team at the GLAMx Lab. NBN News Rewind Plus is available on 9Now. Just log in and then search ‘Rewind’. Find out more
• Heimat in the Hunter, Newcastle Museum’s new exhibition revealing the history and experiences of German speakers in the Hunter. The free exhibition was developed in partnership with the University of Newcastle and draws on the academic research of Dr Sacha Davis, Dr Jaime Hunt and Associate Professor Julie McIntyre. See: https://newcastlemuseum.com.au/exhibitions/special-exhibitions/heimat-in-the-hunter
• NSW Heritage Grants to revitalise two of Newcastle’s iconic heritage buildings, the Newcastle Post Office and Victoria Theatre. Find out more.
• Congratulations to Carol Duncan OAM, Mike Scanlon OAM and the late Doug Saxon OAM for their King’s Birthday Honours for services to local history and the community. Congratulations to former University of Newcastle Dr John Drinan OAM, for services to his community, agricultural industries and the environment.

UPDATES FROM THE REGIONS

• Regional GLAM Institutions Updates
• Hunter Regional Committee Hunter National Trust Updates

HUNTER LIVING HISTORIES -Latest

• • The Six Legged Poly-Moo-Zuke at the Newcastle Show 1923 – Hunter Living Histories
  • Satellite’s Legacy: Where is the Piece of Crashed Spacecraft? – Hunter Living Histories
  • Recollections of Colin Anderson, Newcastle Celebrity – Hunter Living Histories
  • Rehousing Haslam Indigenous Artefacts – Hunter Living Histories
  • UON60: The University of Newcastle’s Grant of Arms – Hunter Living Histories
  • Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Born in 1952 – Hunter Living Histories

EXHIBITION

• Next exhibition –

End : (2.30 pm)