Tag: Aboriginal Culture

The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield (Poster)

The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

October 28, 2024

You’ve Watched the Film, Now See The Play You have seen the art works, read the books, seen the film, now experience the free workshop performance of the play on Joseph Lycett’s time in Newcastle, by renowned playwright Dr Carl Caulfield. Free Workshop Performance Announced The Free Workshop Performance will be held in the Brennan … More The Reformation of Joseph Lycett by Dr Carl Caulfield: Free Workshop Performance

Stan Masterson with Koala, 2001 (Courtesy Box C4314 Stan Masterson Collection University of Newcastle)

The Stan Masterson Collection

July 26, 2024

THE STAN MASTERSON COLLECTION This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples:  This post contains the names and likenesses of Aboriginal People who are deceased.  Provenance Note: The Stan Masterson papers were officially donated to the … More The Stan Masterson Collection

What The Land Had To Say by Reese North. Front Cover Painting "1788" by James P. Simon (1984) Cover Art Design by Jennifer Leahy

“What The Land Had To Say” by Reese North (Newcastle Launch)

November 7, 2023

‘What The Land Had To Say’ Reese North is a poet, historian and gardener. He was born in New Lambton, Newcastle, and from the age of 23, through his travels, became connected, attached and inspired by  Aboriginal people, their lives and culture under colonisation. The poems reflect his journey which began with his involvement with … More “What The Land Had To Say” by Reese North (Newcastle Launch)

Aboriginal breastplate ‘Sandy, Chief of Coringori’

January 31, 2022

During January 2022 Dr Alison Clark from National Museums Scotland contacted HLH, she is conducting provenance research on a brass breastplate in their collection.  Dr Clark would like to find out more about the individual who was given the breastplate, and asks who gave it to him, and how the breastplate came to Scotland. “The … More Aboriginal breastplate ‘Sandy, Chief of Coringori’

“Stories of Our Town” Documentary Series – Indigenous Histories

August 24, 2020

By Glenn Dormand Visit storiesofourtown.com  It was such a joy to hang out with Prof John Maynard last week to get a fascinating insight into the work of Joseph Lycett. John, a proud Worimi man wrote True Light and Shade: An Aboriginal Perspective of Joseph Lycett’s Art and I can’t recommend it enough.  It is … More “Stories of Our Town” Documentary Series – Indigenous Histories

Aboriginal cultural attributes of the Upper Hunter Valley

November 22, 2018

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. The photographs below were provided by a number of sources. The first being Brian Laut who, along with his colleague Jim Mitchell, visited and photographed a network of caves located in Pokolbin State Forest area in … More Aboriginal cultural attributes of the Upper Hunter Valley

Survey Report – Do You Think Newcastle’s History is Significant?

October 31, 2018

The following is a general overview of an on-line survey investigating people’s perceptions of Newcastle’s history. The project was undertaken by UON Cultural Collections team and co-ordinated by UON student Brendan Josevski in the GLAMx Lab as part of an 80-hr social science placement. A simple 14 question survey was formulated and conducted asking the general … More Survey Report – Do You Think Newcastle’s History is Significant?

NSW Government Records relating to Aboriginal People – mid north coast, NSW

October 25, 2018

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. The following NSW Government records are primary sources associated with the Mid-North coast of New South Wales, including  areas of Port Stephens, Gloucester and Barrington.  Many thanks to Robert Syron for sharing the following primary sources, and for … More NSW Government Records relating to Aboriginal People – mid north coast, NSW

Guringai Kabook and Watoo People of the Guringai Barrington River Gloucester, NSW

August 15, 2018

 We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Worimi , Gringai and Biripi people of the kutthung language the Custodians, spiritual and Aboriginal owners of these lands. Also spelt kutthang, Worimi, Birippi and Gringai, Guringai. The Gringai continue to practice Culture and have a strong connection to our lands and secret sites where our ancestors lay … More Guringai Kabook and Watoo People of the Guringai Barrington River Gloucester, NSW

Aboriginal Rock Art & Aboriginal History – Trove search

July 9, 2018

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Please Note: The following articles on Aboriginal Rock Art & Indigenous history of the Hunter Region and Central Coast were located in TROVE . The newspaper articles chronicle how writers of the time were describing Indigenous … More Aboriginal Rock Art & Aboriginal History – Trove search