Posts relating to the history of European migrant cultures that have arrived in Newcastle and the Hunter Region after 1770
“Gold Is The Colour At Black Hill” By Athel D’Ombrain Black Hill is a small farming area about seven miles south of Maitland, N.S.W. and notable for about seven orchards tucked away in the midst of fairly dense eucalypts. It is notable for a particular reason, for this is the one place in Australia … More “Gold Is The Colour At Black Hill” By Athel D’Ombrain
The following report describes a march by the Maitland Lancers down to Lake Macquarie and back through Lambton from the 26 to 28 May, 1900. Community Historian, Robert Watson has ‘matched’ some Ralph Snowball photographs taken on 28 May 1900 with the corresponding newspaper article, which he also transcribed. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate, … More A March by the Maitland Lancers to Lake Macquarie 26th-28th May 1900
By Erica Wright As my time as the 2025 Vera Deacon Intern draws to a close, I want to reflect on how this opportunity has not only allowed me to contribute to a meaningful heritage project but has equipped me with a portfolio of highly employable skills. I hope this post inspires future applicants and … More Getting Career-Ready as the 2025 Vera Deacon Intern
By Erica Wright, Vera Deacon Intern 2025 (All photographs were taken by Erica Wright unless otherwise attributed.) This post continues the story of “The Treasures of Cintra House Project”, first shared earlier this year. Here I will walk you through the physical and digital journey I’ve undertaken this year with Cintra House and its archive … More Digitising the Treasures of Cintra House: Mapping the Journey
Introducing The Treasures of Cintra House Project The Treasures of Cintra House digitisation project is an exciting collaboration between the University of Newcastle Library’s Special Collections, Maitland City Council, and Catherine E Blanch the current homeowner of Cintra House; a grand 1878 residence with a rich local history. With support from the Local Heritage Fund and the homeowner, the … More Introducing the Cintra House Project
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
This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples: This paper contains the names of Aboriginal People who are deceased. Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens, 1826-1833 By Eleanor Foster, PhD … More Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens 1826-1833
Presents, crafts, art, and collecting in the extended Rusden family. By Dr Paula Jane Byrne ‘Presents sent by Mrs Mangles 17 July 1837 Mr Rusden – Memorandum Book Mrs Rusden – Chalice. Miss Rusden – Chalice. Mrs Scott – Basket. Mr F J R – Card case. Miss Amelia – Abbott. Miss Grace – … More Presents, crafts, art, and collecting in the extended Rusden family by Dr Paula Jane Byrne
Announcing the 2024 University Library Creative in Residence – Dr Carl Caulfield The University of Newcastle Library is excited to introduce Dr Carl Caulfield, a distinguished Newcastle playwright, actor, and director, as our first-ever Creative in Residence. The judging panel – including Rosemarie Milson, Dr Keri Glastonbury, and Dr Caelli Brooker – selected Carl … More Announcing the 2024 University Library Creative in Residence – Dr Carl Caulfield
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Media and Communications student, Jack Lewis, began his work in the Professional Career-Ready placement at the GLAMx Lab, Auchmuty Library. Editing old archival footage, this enabled Jack to develop his storytelling and editing skills as well as viewing historic film digitisation to get a glimpse as to what the process … More Remembering the Sygna Storm: 50 Years Later