Hunter Living Histories

Marion Wyndham and the ‘Wollong’ Weather Diaries, 1891 to 1928

March 16, 2023

Marion Wyndham and the ‘Wollong’ weather diaries, 1891 to 1928 On the first Monday of June 1891, eighteen-year-old Marion Wyndham recorded details of her first weather observation at her parent’s vineyard, ‘Wollong’ at Mt Vincent, in the New South Wales Hunter Valley (north of Newcastle). She observed and recorded wind direction, wind force and cloud … More Marion Wyndham and the ‘Wollong’ Weather Diaries, 1891 to 1928

International Women’s Day, Celebrating Margaret Senior

March 8, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate with us by learning more about the celebrated natural history and children’s book illustrator, Margaret Senior (1917-1995). Margaret Senior OAM Life and Work Born and raised in London, Senior began her working life designing sets and costumes for small London theatres. In 1939, she moved to Australia, to the coast … More International Women’s Day, Celebrating Margaret Senior

The Stan Masterton Collection with academics from Purai Global Indigenous History Centre, Wolloutuka Institute and Special Collections (Archives) in the University of Newcastle (Australia)

Stan Masterson Collection: Papers of Newcastle Aboriginal activist to see the light of day

March 8, 2023

Newcastle is well-known for its energetic trade unionism dating back to the 1870s, more obscure is their support for Indigenous activists fighting injustice, but all this is about to change with the digitising of the papers of the late Stan Masterson through the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections Services. Stan Masterson Stan Masterson was the … More Stan Masterson Collection: Papers of Newcastle Aboriginal activist to see the light of day

Calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newcastle!

March 7, 2023

Mapping place and (co)use of public spaces in Newcastle by diverse groups for social organising and cohesion Calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newcastle! Researchers at the University of Newcastle are looking for people aged 18+ to share their experiences of engaging with public spaces in Newcastle. Our research aims to explore how … More Calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newcastle!

"Hollywood" Jesmond NSW Archaeological Site Visit 24 February 2023

Hunter Living Historians Go To “Hollywood”

March 1, 2023

“Hollywood” Nestled between the suburbs of Lambton and Jesmond New South Wales existed the camp or shanty town known as “Hollywood”. On the 24th February 2023, historians from the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Living Histories toured the archaeological dig with senior archaeologist Tim Adams, from Unwelt Pty Ltd. One of the participants, Lachlan Wetherall has … More Hunter Living Historians Go To “Hollywood”

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 6 March 2023

February 28, 2023

The Hunter Living Histories Showcase was held Monday 6th March 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm). Hybrid meetings are held via ZOOM and in person at Room L326 Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW. (Type L326 in ONLINE MAP for directions). Program Online showcases are held on the first Monday of every month (except January and public holidays). They … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 6 March 2023

Dr Janeen Webb (with parents) was awarded her PhD Degree at the University of Newcastle, Australia – 30 April 1983

Conferring of Degrees Graduations – Newcastle University College to University of Newcastle (Australia) 1953-2009 and Beyond

February 22, 2023

All extant Conferring of Degrees and Awards Graduation booklets listing all graduates and awardees from the early days of Newcastle University College (1951-1964) and the later autonomous University of Newcastle (1965-2009) have now been catalogued, digitised and brought together with any film and video footage of the Graduations. Unless otherwise indicated, the degrees were awarded … More Conferring of Degrees Graduations – Newcastle University College to University of Newcastle (Australia) 1953-2009 and Beyond

Celebrating 20 years – February HLH Showcase

January 31, 2023

Hunter Living Histories is celebrating 20 years on Monday 6th February 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm). You are invited to join us to celebrate this momentous occasion reflecting on the achievements of the group and contribution of researchers, students, staff and communities. Program Online showcases are held on the first Monday of every month (except January and public … More Celebrating 20 years – February HLH Showcase

Fringe Histories 2023 – Call for blog posts

January 30, 2023

We are calling for Fringe Histories Project blog posts on the Hunter Living Histories website. We are inviting students, alumni, and academics to use Special Collections resources and contribute blog posts on themes reflecting diversity, our marginalised communities and lost histories on the fringe of research. Some of our research and resources are available online … More Fringe Histories 2023 – Call for blog posts

Notes on Aboriginal Place Names and People

December 9, 2022

Notes on Aboriginal Place Names and People by Leigh Budden Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This paper contains references to Aboriginal cultural practices surrounding male initiations ‒ but does not provide secret details about those ceremonies. It also contains names of Aboriginal People who are deceased. The author pays respect to all … More Notes on Aboriginal Place Names and People