Introducing the Cintra House Project

May 13, 2025

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

Australia Presents INDUSTRIAL CITY The Story of Newcastle (1959)

The People & Places in “Industrial City The Story Of Newcastle” (1959)

May 13, 2025

Industrial City The Story of Newcastle (1959) “Australia Presents INDUSTRIAL CITY The Story of Newcastle” is a documentary film made by the Commonwealth Film Unit in 1959. Directed by Richard Mason. Digitised by the National Film & Sound Archive (NFSA) The People & Places in the Film The following is a listing of the identified … More The People & Places in “Industrial City The Story Of Newcastle” (1959)

Jan Dean, Former President of Poetry at the Pub (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Clarke Gormley)

Vale Jan Dean: Writer, Artist and Former President of Poetry at the Pub

May 12, 2025

Vale Jan Dean Jan Dean, Newcastle writer and artist, has died. She was a life-member and former president of Poetry at the Pub.  She had been involved in that group since 1997. Prizes & Accolades Jan won the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival joanne burns Microlit Award for her prose poem ‘Fish Flops and Flaps’ published … More Vale Jan Dean: Writer, Artist and Former President of Poetry at the Pub

Illustrated figure from Talismans Cabalistiques Magiques, grands secretes des Planettes. (1704)

The University’s Magical Manuscript: Talismans, Cabalistiques, Magiques, grands secretes des Planettes (1704)

May 12, 2025

One of the more unusual and exotic treasures of The University of Newcastle is a French magical manuscript entitled Talismans Cabalistiques Magiques, grands secretes des Planettes. The manuscript bears the date 1704 and was presumably created in the reign of the Sun King Louis XIV, le Grand Monarque and le Roi Soleil (1638-1715). What Is … More The University’s Magical Manuscript: Talismans, Cabalistiques, Magiques, grands secretes des Planettes (1704)

The very beautiful Jim Beiers, from the article on BOX which appeared on page 10 of the Stockton Ferry OPUS, 1970.

The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS)

May 3, 2025

The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS) “If it looks like an OPUS..” Back in late 1998, during a sort of the University of Newcastle’s student publication, OPUS, we came across a couple of issues that looked like OPUSes, but went under the name of “The Stockton … More The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS)

Understanding Australian Ornithological Enthusiasts and Their Contribution to Environmental Learning

April 30, 2025

Australian Ornithology Identities and Environmental Education By Sharon Nott, Community Historian & Museum Project Officer As an Amateur Historian and Bird Enthusiast who is living in the small township of Dunedoo, in Central West NSW, l thought l would share some links that l’ve been able to put together that shows key connections, within our … More Understanding Australian Ornithological Enthusiasts and Their Contribution to Environmental Learning

Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

April 28, 2025

  Join us for the University Library’s Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase. All Welcome. This month featuring the 200 Years since the Reverend Threlkeld’s arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present) WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN: … More Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

Gallipoli: Letters and Lenses, Accounts from Archives

April 16, 2025

About Gallipoli and ANZAC Day *The featured image is the work of Australian cartoonist Sean Leahy’, on paper, dated 1990, held by the Australian War Memorial. Amir Moghadam, University of Newcastle April 25th is a day we commemorate all ANZACs who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. Originally intended to honour the … More Gallipoli: Letters and Lenses, Accounts from Archives

Eusebius' Ecclesiastical History (1544) in Greek Published by Robert Estienne in Paris

Tracing the Provenance of the University’s Oldest Book

April 11, 2025

Eusebius’ Ecclesiasticae Historiae is the University’s Oldest Book The oldest book held in the University of Newcastle’s Auchmuty Library is found in the Morpeth collection, namely, Eusebius’ Ecclesiasticae Historiae the first edition of Eusebius, being that of Robert Stephanus, printed in Paris in 1544.   What is the Morpeth Collection? The Morpeth Collection is a … More Tracing the Provenance of the University’s Oldest Book

Baby Alexander, from The Newcastle Herald Front Page, 4 February 1998.

UON60: What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? Abandoned under a Gum-tree in a University Car-park in 1998

April 10, 2025

What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? “Baby Alexander” as the Newcastle Herald named him, was found abandoned and crying under a gum tree in a University car-park, on the 3 February 1998. Luckily, he was found at 8:30am by a medical student on what is now the present site of the Information and Communication Technology … More UON60: What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? Abandoned under a Gum-tree in a University Car-park in 1998