Historical Significance People often forget that at the turn of the 19th century, the Port of Newcastle was the 5th busiest port in the entire world. There were times when the Harbour was filled with over a hundred sailing ships and other vessels. Newcastle was a major coal hub for the rest of the world, … More Newcastle Maritime Museum Collection: A Treasure Trove of the Past
“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
This archival research guide containing the archival and rare book resources relating to Pindimar consulted on the day (6th February 2026) was prepared by Gionni Di Gravio OAM, University Archivist as a preliminary overview for the University of Newcastle’s Architect Master Level Students. We wish to acknowledge the research work of Mr Kevin McGuiness whose … More Pindimar: The Once and Future Australian “City of Peace”
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
Last night I had the privilege of attending the sold out premiere of the 21st Stories of Our Town film “Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle”. The launch was hosted at a special pop-up history venue made possible by Ship4Good and Arts Maritime Newcastle. This film explores the life and work of Ralph Snowball a Newcastle photographer … More Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle Premiere
Lambton Photo Mural Unveiled On the 4 March 2025, a 12-metre long photo mural was unveiled in Lambton. It contains 17 images of Lambton taken by Ralph Snowball, before the township became a suburb of Newcastle. Who Was Ralph Snowball? Ralph Snowball came from Durham in the United Kingdom and settled in New Lambton. … More A Lambton Photo Mural featuring Ralph Snowball Photographs
The Dixson Library, State Library of New South Wales has digitised an album of 126 pencil and watercolour drawings by H. Grant Lloyd containing a number of views of Newcastle and the townships of the Hunter Valley in October 1878 and February-March 1879. The title of the album is: Volume 2: Sketches of N. S. … More Newcastle & The Hunter Captured in Watercolours by H. Grant Lloyd, 1878-1879
Hunter Living Histories Showcase Advocacy for Cultural Heritage & 2023 Annual Report Monday 4 December 2023 Annual Report (Gionni di Gravio OAM) HUNTER LIVING HISTORIES 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AT A GLANCE Living Histories Data Platform – 7.8M Views (As at 4 Dec 2023)​ Special Collections Flickr Site – 72.5M views (Lifetime)​ Special Collections YouTube … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – Annual Report 2023