Where is John Fraser’s Lost 1882 Journal?

The Lost 1882 Journal of John Fraser (1834-1904) by Leigh Budden Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People This paper contains historical references to Aboriginal cultural practices ‒ but does not provide secret details about those ceremonies.  It mentions reference to historical articles that contain terms or views that were considered appropriate at the … More Where is John Fraser’s Lost 1882 Journal?

The Ralph Snowball Stories of Our Town Film Begins!

View all the Stories of Our Town YouTube Channel for FREE   Please Click the Subscribe Button (As it helps the Chit Chat & Tony to make more films for us!)   For More Information on the Stories of Of Town https://hunterlivinghistories.com/category/stories-of-our-town/   Support the Stories of Town Patreon https://www.patreon.com/storiesofourtown   What’s Happening? Filming for … More The Ralph Snowball Stories of Our Town Film Begins!

#AskA??? – Insights from Our Podcast Interviews

In this post, we share insights from our podcast interviews with professionals in various fields. These discussions not only offered valuable perspectives on their careers but also highlighted the skills and experiences we, as Career Ready Placement students, are gaining through our placements. About Us We are Zhiwei Luo (Makayla) and Kimika Nakanishi, two 2024 … More #AskA??? – Insights from Our Podcast Interviews

Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) – Stories of Our Town Film Release

Shipwrecked Newcastle – the 20th film from the Stories of Our Town team Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Tony Whittaker has been released, and free to watch on their YouTube Channel. Six Months in Production The latest Stories of Our Town film has been six months in production, and runs to almost an hour, … More Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) – Stories of Our Town Film Release

Hunter Living Histories November Showcase

Forthcoming Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 4 November 2024 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 ZOOM or in Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 4 November 2024 (1.00pm-2.30pm) WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY … More Hunter Living Histories November Showcase

NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024

NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024 Thank you to all who participated in the NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum held on 18 October 2024. It was a fantastic day. Sorry to miss those of you who couldn’t make it; here are some links and resources below, in case you would … More NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024

Unrolled: The Hunter’s Forgotten Maps Exhibition Launch

Discover the beautiful art and science of mapmaking. Throughout human history, the practice of mapmaking has helped us to navigate the world around us and understand our place in it. This exhibition highlights key maps of the Hunter region from our collections, including surveys from the late 18th century and the mapping of later urban … More Unrolled: The Hunter’s Forgotten Maps Exhibition Launch

Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) Premiere Screening @ Rogue Scholar

Due to the overwhelming response to the early screening of the new Stories of Our Town film Shipwrecked Newcastle at Rogue Scholar Brewery this Wednesday 30th October, we are putting on a second session. Book here for free to secure a seat. It’s our 20th film and we couldn’t be more proud. Come along and … More Shipwrecked Newcastle (2024) Premiere Screening @ Rogue Scholar

The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

You’ve Watched the Film, Now See The Play You have seen the art works, read the books, seen the film, now experience the free workshop performance of the play on Joseph Lycett’s time in Newcastle, by renowned playwright Dr Carl Caulfield. Free Workshop Performance Announced The Free Workshop Performance will be held in the Brennan … More The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

UON60: A Brief Journey Through the Print Thesis Collection

In early October 2024, taking advantage of a lull in enquiries, in ten days I single-handedly moved and consolidated our entire print thesis collection, held across two floors of the Auchmuty Library, to the denizens of the lower Stack. Proving to myself that the “young storeman and packer” archivist still lay within this aging body. … More UON60: A Brief Journey Through the Print Thesis Collection