Hannan Photographic Archives By Tamara Asmus, WIL student placement (HUMA2000) Original photographic negatives from the Hannan Photographic Archive were donated to the University of Newcastle’s Auchmuty Library (special collections) in 2014. As a Work Integrated Learning Student (WIL), I was able to have the opportunity to gain experience from the GLAM Lab, how to scan … More Hannan Photographic Archive – WIL perspective
Dr JOHN TURNER 17/10/1933 – 10/7/1998 (Originally published in Phanfare, Magazine of the Professional Historians Association NSW Inc, August 1998) The death of John Turner on 10 July 1998 deprived the Newcastle community of the man who, more than anyone else, raised our awareness of the city’s rich history. Many academics work hard, often unsuccessfully, … More Tribute to Dr John Turner Newcastle Historian (1933-1998)
By Brooke Sargent (UoN Bachelor of Arts student). When I met with Ann Hardy and Gionni di Gravio from the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections to discuss projects for HUMA3003 – Arts Practicum I mentioned my interest in pursuing environmental history once I had completed my studies. Ann and Gionni suggested I undertake a literature … More The Geology and the Changing Landscape of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley
Name: T. (Thomas) L. (Livingstone) Mitchell William Keene Report Title: Map of the Colony of New South Wales 1834, by T. L. Mitchell with geology added by William Keene. Report Description: Map of the Colony of New South Wales, 1834 Collation: 1 AO map Report Year: 1834 Abstract: Map of the Colony of New … More Map of the Colony of New South Wales (1834) by Sir Thomas Mitchell
The paper by Henry Taylor Plews “On the Coalfield of New South Wales” was published in Volume VI of the Transactions of the North of England Institute of Mining Engineers (1858). It is one of the early reports of the geology and mining in NSW, and is accompanied by 8 plans. The work of tracking … More “On the Coalfield of New South Wales” by Henry Taylor Plews (1858)