Hunter Living Histories

Dusting off Australia’s Cinderella City: Reflections on the Stories of Our Town Project 2020-2022

September 8, 2022

Reflection now published “Dusting off Australia’s Cinderella City: Reflections on the Stories of Our Town Project 2020-2022” has now been published in the prestigious Archives & Manuscripts: Journal of the Australian Society of Archivists. Access the Article Free of Charge You can read the article online in PDF here or by following this link: … More Dusting off Australia’s Cinderella City: Reflections on the Stories of Our Town Project 2020-2022

189. Hospital, Newcastle, N.S.W. (Courtesy of the State Library of NSW)

Dr Ben Champion’s Histories of Newcastle Hospital 1815-1915

September 7, 2022

Dr Champion’s Histories of the Newcastle Hospital Dr Ben Champion’s typescript manuscript works Newcastle Hospital 1817-1915 (a.k.a. Newcastle Hospital Register) in four volumes and The History of Newcastle Hospital 1891-1915 stand as important works on the Newcastle hospital’s history. Their importance lies in the fact that Dr Champion, in compiling his histories, had access to … More Dr Ben Champion’s Histories of Newcastle Hospital 1815-1915

Novocastrian Tales (1997) book, front and back covers.

25th Anniversary of Novocastrian Tales and birth of Yallarwah Place

September 6, 2022

This work respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Novocastrian Tales 1997 We all wish to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the launch of the book Novocastrian Tales by author Paul F. Walsh OAM on the 5 September 1997. It was a special project, as contributions from the 40 authors … More 25th Anniversary of Novocastrian Tales and birth of Yallarwah Place

Attention All Billionaires! Stories of Our Town (Season 1)

August 19, 2022

Attention All Billionaires! The communities of the Newcastle and the Hunter Region would like the Stories of Our Town to continue into a second season. Support the Stories of Our Town through Patreon, or just contact the film makers direct here glenndormand@gmail.com and tony@carnivorefilms.com The Stories of Our Town Project is a series of documentary … More Attention All Billionaires! Stories of Our Town (Season 1)

Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989): The Auchmuty Library’s Greatest Benefactor

August 19, 2022

The Auchmuty Library’s greatest benefactor was Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989), who, upon her death in September 1989 left the Library a staggering $1.5 million. She was the youngest daughter, and the last survivor of the Light family of Newcastle, leaving an immense legacy to the City. The Light family’s love for the City … More Miss Reta Light (1898 – 1989): The Auchmuty Library’s Greatest Benefactor

Dr Jean Talbot at the Presentation March 24th 2005

Vale Dr Jean Talbot (1937-2022)

August 19, 2022

We wish to pay our respects to the late Dr Jean Talbot, who passed away recently, and to convey our sincere condolences to her family and friends. Dr Jean Talbot’s Long Standing Relationship with the UON Dr Jean Talbot was a committed wife, mother, Quaker, poet, lecturer, educator, environmentalist and activist. She was dedicated … More Vale Dr Jean Talbot (1937-2022)

History Week 2022 event – From Analogue to digital – ‘Hands On’ audio-visual formats

August 12, 2022

From Analogue to digital – ‘Hands On’ audio-visual formats History Week 2022: Hands-on History 3 – 11 September 2022 | #HistoryWeek2022 PRESENTATION available HERE About this online event Join the Hunter Living Histories online showcase where the Special Collections and GLAMx team at the University of Newcastle Library discuss their audio-visual digitisation projects spanning the … More History Week 2022 event – From Analogue to digital – ‘Hands On’ audio-visual formats

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – August 2022

July 29, 2022

PROGRAM Guest : Dr Paula Jane Byrne – ‘The Rusden family and things’. (also see “Clothing, Emotion and Consumption in Colonial NSW”) – WATCH HERE ‘This project is concerned with women and intellectual life in New South Wales from 1830 – 1880 and is part of a broader concern with cultures of colonization. Ann Rusden … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – August 2022

Fortress Newcastle Team Harbour Cruise on the William IV (25 June 2022)

Fortress Newcastle Project – Final Report

July 18, 2022

Fortress Newcastle – Final Report To everyone who assisted with executing the Fortress Newcastle Project, This is our final Fortress Newcastle Project report. A very pleasant luncheon and harbour cruise aboard William The Fourth was a fitting celebration of our successful exhibition at Fort Scratchley. See photograph above. The Exhibition The exhibition is now … More Fortress Newcastle Project – Final Report

Celebrating NAIDOC – Rare Aboriginal Flag footage (1981)

July 4, 2022

NAIDOC Week 2022 is celebrated across the country and this years theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! Special Collections at the University Library is celebrating NAIDOC week by sharing rare footage of the first raising of the Aboriginal flag above Newcastle City Hall on 10 July 1981. Ceremony Civic Park 1981 This … More Celebrating NAIDOC – Rare Aboriginal Flag footage (1981)