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 13 October 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm)
Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person (from 12.30pm)
WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY (Gionni di Gravio)
Congratulations Carol Duncan OAM receiving Newcastle’s 21st Freeman of the City award
Welcome Siobhan Ryan Local History Researcher City of Newcastle
- Panel Discussion – “Say Aahhhh…..Health, Medicine and Everyday Care” Exhibition curators (Professor Catharine Coleborne, Dr Effie Karageorgos, Dr Ann Hardy)
UPDATES
- Stories of Our Town (Glenn Dormand aka Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab)
- Lisa Pritchard from the University of Sydney completing a master’s degree in Museum and Heritage Studies and working on a project for UON60 that focuses on the School of Architecture.
RECENT NEWS
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- Draft Newcastle Thematic History is now on public exhibition. Submissions on the draft Newcastle Thematic History can be lodged using the online form on our ‘Have Your Say’ page. Invitation to have your say before 5pm Monday 13 October 2025.
- BOOK LAUNCH – “Newcastle – Life and Times of a City” Scott Bevan. The official launch is at Newcastle Museum on October 16. Bookings here (free event) https://www.trybooking.com/DFWPH
- NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum 2025 – Fri, 24 Oct, 9am – 5pm Further Details here https://events.humanitix.com/nsw-aboriginal-archaeology-future-forum-2025
- History Illuminated https://library.lakemac.com.au/Whats-On/Festivals-Exhibitions/History-Illuminated
- Stories from Ear Hustle and Prisons – Exhibition Launch and Talk with Damian Linnane, Saturday 1 November, Windale library. Further details HERE Damien is also curating an art exhibition at The Creator Incubator in Hamilton North on November 22. Further details HERE
- BOOK ‘A Long Street, the hotels of Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW’ by Ed Tonks. Now Available https://www.edtonks.com.au/
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