The Alternative Handbook Students Association 1991 (University of Newcastle)

UON60: 1989 Year of Revolutions, Earthquakes & Amalgamations

November 21, 2025

1989 was a turning point in modern history. 1989 was the year that began with Time Magazine placing our endangered Earth on the front cover.     University of Newcastle’s Amalgamation During 1989, under the direction of N.S.W. Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1989 No 65  the University of Newcastle underwent amalgamation with the Hunter Institute … More UON60: 1989 Year of Revolutions, Earthquakes & Amalgamations

Bringing Out The Stories of Your Town (ASA2025) Slide 24 QandA

Bringing Out The Stories Of Your Town – ASA 2025 Presentation

November 14, 2025

Bringing Out The Stories of Your Town Presentation to 2025 Australian Society of Archivists National Conference Bringing Out The Stories of Your Town (ASA2025) Slide 1 Intro Presentation to Australian Society of Archivists 2025 National Conference by Gionni Di Gravio OAM This is a photograph of a “bus” by the late (and great) photographer John … More Bringing Out The Stories Of Your Town – ASA 2025 Presentation

Detail from Lycett's Corroborree at Newcastle

Koen: Further Historical Accounts of the Supreme Aboriginal Spiritual Being, and Related Cosmology Recorded by Colonists

November 6, 2025

Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This brief paper contains historical references to Aboriginal cultural practices ‒ but does not provide secret details about those ceremonies. It references historical articles that contain terms or views that were considered appropriate for Australian Colonial period but no longer considered respectful to Aboriginal First Nations people. … More Koen: Further Historical Accounts of the Supreme Aboriginal Spiritual Being, and Related Cosmology Recorded by Colonists

Necromancy: Edward Kelly, a magician, raising the Ghost of a Person lately deceased, in the Church Yard of Walton-le-dale, Lancaster, from 'The Astrologer of the Nineteenth Century' by Robert Cross (Hand Coloured Engraving Courtesy meisterdrucke)

A Message From The Necromancers This Halloween, MMXXV

October 31, 2025

To us, Necromancers Just remember, All who read and glaze With fascination Across dusty ancient tomes, of manuscripts and archives, Commune with the dead. We are, as necromancers. The Ancient Egyptians said, ‘To speak of the dead, is to make them live again’. When we open a book, That ancient author again speaks and lives … More A Message From The Necromancers This Halloween, MMXXV

Union representative, Don Williams, Hamilton Bus Depot (With NBN Television Stuart Osland behind the camera) 28 December 1989, just prior to the Newcastle Earthquake.

A Premonition in Passing: the Newcastle Earthquake 1989 As It Happened

October 30, 2025

The Unedited Video of the Newcastle Earthquake There is some extraordinary video footage recording the Newcastle Earthquake as it occurred on Thursday 28 December 1989 at 10:27am. “Tape 36” contains the raw NBN news shot on the morning of the Earthquake. The NBN reporter, Ross Hampton, is interviewing a Union representative, Mr Don Williams. They … More A Premonition in Passing: the Newcastle Earthquake 1989 As It Happened

HLH November Showcase

October 30, 2025

Forthcoming Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 3 November 2025, 1.00pm-2.30pm ZOOM link HERE Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 3 November 2025 … More HLH November Showcase

Altjiringa August 1951 Vol 3 No. 5 with Miss Betty Hill, one of the Debutantes emerging through a butterfly.

UON60: Altjiringa – The Student Magazine That Looked Toward A Better World

October 24, 2025

What Is Altjiringa? Altjiringa, founded in 1949, was the student magazine of the Newcastle Teachers’ College and later the Newcastle College of Advanced Education (N.C.A.E.).  How Long Did It Last? The University Archives holds copies from its very first issue published June 1949 to the last issue published in March 1985. Is it a complete … More UON60: Altjiringa – The Student Magazine That Looked Toward A Better World

Digitising the Treasures of Cintra House: Mapping the Journey

October 22, 2025

By Erica Wright, Vera Deacon Intern 2025 (All photographs were taken by Erica Wright unless otherwise attributed.) This post continues the story of “The Treasures of Cintra House Project”, first shared earlier this year. Here I will walk you through the physical and digital journey I’ve undertaken this year with Cintra House and its archive … More Digitising the Treasures of Cintra House: Mapping the Journey

Hunter Living Histories October Showcase – Panel discussion ‘Say Aahhhh…’ Exhibition

October 2, 2025

Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 13 October 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person (from 12.30pm) WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY (Gionni … More Hunter Living Histories October Showcase – Panel discussion ‘Say Aahhhh…’ Exhibition