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
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 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
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
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
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
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
This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Why Archaeology, the scientific method, and archival professional practice are important in supporting Aboriginal First Nations Peoples’ Quest for Recognition and Sovereignty. – A Presentation to the NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum 2024. Murrook Culture Centre. … More Why Archaeology, the scientific method, and archival professional practice are important in supporting Aboriginal First Nations Peoples’ Quest for Recognition and Sovereignty
CAN MONTHLY MEETING 10am on Thursday 3rd October 2024 For Members and Invited Guests Our special guest this month is: GIONNI Di GRAVIO OAM Gionni has been a supporter of CAN from our earliest days and continues to make a significant contribution to our region and beyond. Since 2008, Gionni has been the University of … More Clergy Abused Network (CAN) Newcastle Hunter Manning – October 2024 Meeting
What Ever Happened to Margaret and Ned’s Land at Lake Macquarie? This work is undertaken in support of the Awabakal family descendants of Margaret and Ned of Lake Macquarie. 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 … More What Ever Happened to Margaret and Ned’s Land at Lake Macquarie?