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History Week 2023: Stories in ‘Voice’ Past & Present Event

August 8, 2023

History Week 2023: Stories in ‘Voice’ Past & Present – Newcastle & Hunter History Week Event 2 – 10 September 2023 | #HistoryWeek2023 Join the September 2023 Hunter Living Histories showcase and University of Newcastle Special Collections team, academics, GLAM colleagues and community members who will share how they are digitising oral history archives, … More History Week 2023: Stories in ‘Voice’ Past & Present Event

How to conduct an Oral History Interview

May 31, 2022

This Oral History Interview Guide is a resource for community researchers interested in recording Oral Histories (audio/video). The Guide is also downloadable HERE The Project was inspired by a similar program undertaken by the University of Newcastle that was part of the Open Foundation Course (1986-1989) – known as the Margaret Henry Oral History Archive … More How to conduct an Oral History Interview

Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts

January 25, 2021

Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts – Air Force Association NSW An initiative by RAAFA NSW to capture the recollections and experiences of both retired and serving Air Force personnel. Full Podcast description and downloads AVAILABLE HERE “The Royal Australian Air Force in person 1921 – 2021 Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts. This is a series of podcasts … More Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts

Interview with Ian McHutchison Sim (2019)

July 3, 2020

Oral History Interviews with Ian McHutchison Sim conducted on the 14 October 2019 & 28 November 2019 By Gionni Di Gravio, Archivist, University of Newcastle (Australia) With questions and commentary from Mr Garry Jones, Dr Greg Blyton and Uncle Bill Smith Background research by Mr. Leigh Budden Recorded in the GLAMx Lab, Cultural Collections, University … More Interview with Ian McHutchison Sim (2019)

The Store Oral History Project – NOW ONLINE

September 27, 2019

The Store Oral History Project is now available on-line at Livinghistories@UON The Store Oral History Project is a collection of stories gathered from members of the Newcastle community in 2019, sharing their thoughts and memories of the Store. We thank all of the interviewees and those who have contributed in other ways, such as sharing … More The Store Oral History Project – NOW ONLINE

‘The Store’ Windows- Moon landing’s 50th Anniversary

July 21, 2019

To celebrate Apollo 11 Moon landing’s 50th Anniversary we are sharing photographs of ‘The Store’ display windows inspired by the landing and designed by Terry Stanmore. Newcastle knows how to celebrate in style! These photos are taken from the 1969 lunar-inspired Spring Fashion Opening at the Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd, known locally as … More ‘The Store’ Windows- Moon landing’s 50th Anniversary

‘The Store’ – whats your story?

January 24, 2019

We are looking for 20 people to interview about ‘The Store’. Do you have memories of ‘The Store’? Did you work there? Did you shop there? What was your association with ‘The Store’? ‘The Store’ (the Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society), once located in Newcastle West, was more than a retail store: it … More ‘The Store’ – whats your story?

Important Moments in Newcastle History

November 5, 2018

A History Survey (Sept-Oct 2018) co-ordinated by Brendan Josevski for UON Cultural Collections found that the following themes associated with Newcastle were mentioned frequently by participants in the survey. General/Convict History Convict Lumberyard Royal Newcastle Hospital Newcastle Earthquake Newcastle Post Office Star Hotel Riot This post provides a general historical overview of these themes. For … More Important Moments in Newcastle History

Engineers Australia Newcastle Division Oral History Archive

October 11, 2018

Engineers Australia Newcastle Division Oral History Archive The Engineers Australia Newcastle Division Oral History Archive is a collection of audio tapes, over 50 in total, held in Cultural Collections at the University of Newcastle’s library. The Oral History interviews are available at Livinghistories@UON – CLICK HERE TO LISTEN This oral history project highlights the diverse … More Engineers Australia Newcastle Division Oral History Archive

Teralba Colliery Oral History Project

July 4, 2018

Out the Gate in 88: The amalgamation of Teralba and Stockton Borehole Collieries This project was co-ordinated by Deborah Waddell, Work Integrated Learning & Bach. of Arts student at the University of Newcastle CLICK HERE TO LISTEN to Teralba Colliery oral histories This collection of oral history interviews delves into the mining community of Teralba … More Teralba Colliery Oral History Project