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

Hunter Living Histories April Showcase: in-person event in Newcastle

March 31, 2025

Forthcoming Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 7 April 2025, 1.00pm-2.30pm Join us for in-person showcase in Newcastle, at the Arts Maritime Hub, on Monday 7th of April 2025 for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: Arts Maritime Hub, 5 Merewether Street, Newcastle (See Map HERE) WHEN –  Monday 7 April … More Hunter Living Histories April Showcase: in-person event in Newcastle

OPUS Magazine 2008 Issue 4 Published by the Newcastle University Students' Union - Front Cover (University of Newcastle, Australia)

UON60: Calling all OPUS Student Magazineers Across Time & Space

March 25, 2025

  What’s Happening? An OPUS get together!   The University turns 60 this year as an autonomous Institution! So, we thought it would be a good idea to organise a get-together of as many living OPUS editors and associates (i.e., The OPUS Student Magazineers) as we can find to join us to remember the great … More UON60: Calling all OPUS Student Magazineers Across Time & Space

Launch attendees who contributed to making Stories of Our Town Capturing Newcastle Snowball film a success: Allan Chawner, Mike Scanlon, Geoff, Mark Rigby, Dr Amir Moghadam, Snowball (Great-grandson of Ralph Snowball), Kerrie Shaw, Carol Duncan, Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab, Dr Ann Hardy, Tony Whittaker, Bill Hillier

Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle Premiere

March 14, 2025

Last night I had the privilege of attending the sold out premiere of the 21st Stories of Our Town film “Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle”. The launch was hosted at a special pop-up history venue made possible by Ship4Good and Arts Maritime Newcastle. This film explores the life and work of Ralph Snowball a Newcastle photographer … More Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle Premiere