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Wickham School of Arts Report by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Released

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On the 16th May 2016 the Assoc. of Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (ADFAS) Newcastle held a special information day held at the Newcastle Club to discuss a research project of School of Arts/Mechanics’ Institutes in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. We are delighted to announce that Helen Creagh and Gwen Hamilton, representing ADFAS … More Wickham School of Arts Report by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Released

Wickham School of Arts- sources

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1870 Tree of Knowledge 1878 Bellevue Hotel 1882 School of Arts 1888 Castlemaine Brewery 1889 Wickham Council 1889 Bank Corner 1892 Infants School 1898 Co-op Store (east) 1904 Public School 1910 Co-op Store (middle) 1913 Lass O’Gowrie Hotel 1914 Co-op Store (west) 1922 Albion Hotel 1938 Dairy Farmers The following sources relating to Wickham School … More Wickham School of Arts- sources

Henry Lawson and the Wickham School of Arts

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Henry Lawson and the Wickham School of Arts By Ross Edmonds The Wickham School of Arts opened in 1882 and over the next 100 years the building has been ‘home’ to various diverse groups such as a kindergarten, a Police Citizens Boys Club, a yoga studio and a men’s hostel. Its main claim to fame … More Henry Lawson and the Wickham School of Arts

Photographic Panoramas of Wickham, N.S.W. (circa 1890)

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Robert Watson, a local researcher, and member of the University’s Hunter Living Histories Initiative team, recently identified a number of images taken from acclaimed photographer Ralph Snowball on glass negatives, which were not necessarily taken at the same time, but as they appeared to be taken from the same high vantage point attempted to create … More Photographic Panoramas of Wickham, N.S.W. (circa 1890)

Wickham School of Arts

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WICKHAM SCHOOL OF ARTS By Lesley Gent A Committee was formed in December 1880 to look into the viability of a School of Arts at Wickham for the benefit of its citizens (1). With the full support of the residents a fund raising then began almost immediately after the extremely generous donation of a block … More Wickham School of Arts

The Ancient Corroboree Ground at Wickham (N.S.W.)

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The Ancient Corroboree Ground at Wickham (N.S.W.) by Gionni Di Gravio Many have wondered about the beautiful and evocative oil painting by Joseph Lycett of the moonlight Corroboree at Newcastle. From where in Newcastle was it painted? Some have surmised the location to be somewhere along the Honeysuckle foreshore, perhaps even the area around Civic … More The Ancient Corroboree Ground at Wickham (N.S.W.)

Hunter Valley Research Foundation Archives

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“The Hunter Valley Research Foundation is an expression of the determination of the citizens of this Valley to bring knowledge gained from scientific research to the solution of the problems they face in bringing the resources of the Valley to full development and in contributing still further to the prosperity of the Commonwealth. It is … More Hunter Valley Research Foundation Archives

Oral Histories from the Archives- 1980s

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The Margaret Henry Oral History Archive of audio tapes, transcripts, summaries and essays were part of the Open Foundation Course (1986-1989).   The oral histories were digitised in 2015 and contain stories of Newcastle and the Hunter region’s culture, intellectual and social life. The cassette tapes were digitised by Special Collections and made freely available to … More Oral Histories from the Archives- 1980s

Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989): The Auchmuty Library’s Greatest Benefactor

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The Auchmuty Library’s greatest benefactor was Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989), who, upon her death in September 1989 left the Library a staggering $1.5 million. She was the youngest daughter, and the last survivor of the Light family of Newcastle, leaving an immense legacy to the City. The Light family’s love for the City … More Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989): The Auchmuty Library’s Greatest Benefactor

Hunter Living Histories Showcase 2 May 2022

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  Everyone is welcome to attend, and please let us know if you have any news to share relating to the history and heritage of the Hunter and Central Coast Regions. The Showcase featured: Begin (1.00 pm):   Welcome Acknowledgement of Country  Guest : Evan McHugh on book ‘Reshaping the Hunter’ (10mins) Latest News & Events … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase 2 May 2022