UON60: 1989 Year of Revolutions, Earthquakes & Amalgamations

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

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

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