Author: Special Collections

Beautiful Images of Newcastle in the 1870s from the State Library of Victoria

February 23, 2016

These wonderful postcard image Views of Newcastle from the mid-1870s are available in both jpg and tif format from the State Library of Victoria site here: http://search.slv.vic.gov.au/primo_library/libweb/action/dlDisplay.do?vid=MAIN&docId=SLV_VOYAGER2517591&fn=permalink Click on the images to see the higher resolution jpgs generated from the original tif images. Dr Ann Hardy has located very similar postcard images in the Holtermann … More Beautiful Images of Newcastle in the 1870s from the State Library of Victoria

TRUE CRIME: FROM WHITECHAPEL TO WHERE

February 19, 2016

CASE 6: FROM WHITECHAPEL TO WHERE BY DAVID MURRAY The First Fleet disembarked at New South Wales in 1788 with documents solipsistically claiming land ownership and a sideline reference to dual occupancy with the local Aborigines. The new proprietors claimed (to themselves) that they would endeavour by every possible means to open an intercourse with … More TRUE CRIME: FROM WHITECHAPEL TO WHERE

The Death of Burigon, Esteemed Elder of the Newcastle Tribe (1820)

February 9, 2016

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land.   Thanks to historian Dr Mark Dunn who, whilst conducting research for his PhD, came across this important sketch map located  within the State Records of New South Wales, showing the actual location of the attack … More The Death of Burigon, Esteemed Elder of the Newcastle Tribe (1820)

Hey Newcastle, Celebrate More!

December 11, 2015

See the Newcastle Herald story “Newcastle, you need to celebrate your convict riches more” by Jason Gordon http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3549035/celebrate-more-newcastle/?cs=305 Have a look at our Presentation to the Newcastle City Council in September 2015 detailing efforts since 1969!: https://hunterlivinghistories.com/2015/09/16/publicvoice2015/ Have a look at our 7000 years of achievements here: https://hunterlivinghistories.com/2013/03/10/newcastles-7000-years-of-achievements-before-the-commonwealth/ Direct Link to National Nomination (Mark IV) … More Hey Newcastle, Celebrate More!

Found: Original Plans for Victoria Theatre Newcastle

December 4, 2015

  Two original plans for the Victoria Theatre Newcastle by architect James Henderson, and dating prior to 1888, have been located in a chance find amongst the papers of the Colonial Secretary, located at the State Records Authority New South Wales. Jane Ison, a historical researcher into the Newcastle Industrical School for Girls at the … More Found: Original Plans for Victoria Theatre Newcastle

Lt William Sacheverell Coke and Desmond

November 6, 2015

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. The second-in-charge of the Colony of Newcastle in 1827 was just 22 years old. Lieutenant William Sacheverell Coke is another of those early European inhabitants who kept a record of his relationships with the local Aboriginal … More Lt William Sacheverell Coke and Desmond

Indigenising the City – Summary of Conference Paper

November 3, 2015

Indigenising the City: Embodying Aboriginal knowledge and wisdom into planning frameworks to create sustainable cities of the future Paper presented at the Spaces and Flows: Sixth International Conference on Urban and ExtraUrban Studies ‘Decline Belt Cities and Places: Prospects, Problems, Possibilities’ University Center Chicago Chicago, USA 15-16 October 2015 This work is conducted in memory … More Indigenising the City – Summary of Conference Paper

City of Newcastle Public Voice: Coal River Precinct

September 16, 2015

Coal River Precinct Newcastle’s Unique Historic and Recreational Locality. Presentation to the Newcastle City Council Public Voice Committee 15 September 2015. Presenters: Mr Doug Lithgow. President of the Parks and Playgrounds Movement Inc., A Freeman of the City of Newcastle. Dr Ann Hardy, Historian and Coal River Working Party Administrative Officer and Deputy Chair. Mr … More City of Newcastle Public Voice: Coal River Precinct

Map of the Colony of New South Wales (1834) by Sir Thomas Mitchell

September 9, 2015

  Name: T. (Thomas) L. (Livingstone) Mitchell William Keene Report Title: Map of the Colony of New South Wales 1834, by T. L. Mitchell with geology added by William Keene. Report Description: Map of the Colony of New South Wales, 1834 Collation: 1 AO map Report Year: 1834 Abstract: Map of the Colony of New … More Map of the Colony of New South Wales (1834) by Sir Thomas Mitchell