James Thomas Morisset – A Family Story by Ronald and Margaret Thompson (2014) Introduction Lieutenant Colonel James Thomas Morisset was my great grandfather x 3 and I am extremely proud of him, his achievements as a soldier, pioneer and family man. Some years ago we were told of a family connection to James … More James Thomas Morisset – A Family Story
On the afternoon of the 2nd April 2014 both Dr Ann Hardy and Gionni Di Gravio of the University of Newcastle (Australia) were invited to visit the archaeological excavations at the former Tattersalls site at 9 Watt Street Newcastle. Their guide on the tour was Tim Adams, Senior Archaeologist and Excavation Director with Umwelt (Australia) … More Archaeological Site Visit – 9 Watt Street Newcastle (Tattersalls)
Newcastle Coal Mining & Government Mines – 1796- 1820s By Dr Ann Hardy – April 2014 University of Newcastle’s Coal River Working Party There is confusion about the early coal mines of Newcastle and although the Australian Agricultural Company mines are well documented there is little research on the government coal mines (particularly the coal … More Newcastle Coal Mining & Government Mines 1796-1820s
Here are two of the latest fly throughs of Newcastle as it looked in 1818 and 1830 respectively. Both created by 3D artist Charles Martin in December 2013 and January 2014 as part of his work on the 3D Virtual Newcastle Time Machine. This work was made possible by the kind generosity of the Vera … More 3D Virtual Hunter Project – Newcastle in 1818 and 1830
At the first meeting of the Coal River Working Party for this year, held on the 3rd of February, 3D Virtual Newcastle creator Charles Martin gave University benefactor Vera Deacon, a presentation on the progress to date on the the 3D model of early Newcastle. Cultural Collections in the Auchmuty Library were able to provide … More 3D Virtual Newcastle – What Charles and Vera Achieved in 34 days of 2013
View of the channel from the summit of Nobbys in 1818 Newcastle in 1818 by Edward Charles Close (Courtesy of the National Library of Australia) Click for a larger image The Life and Times of Macquarie Pier – Buried Testament to the “Father and Mother of Australia” by Gionni Di Gravio University Archivist and Chair, … More The Life and Times of Macquarie Pier
On the 13th August 2013 geophysicists from GBG Australia Pty Ltd (GBGA) carried out a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Earth Resistivity Tomography (ERT) investigation of Macquarie Pier (Newcastle Breakwater). The aim being to locate the start of the old masonry pier, which is buried under rubble, which could lead to the detection of the … More Quest for Macquarie Pier 2013
The next stage of the eagerly anticipated 3D Virtual Newcastle project is set to begin in August 2013. Thanks to the kind generous donors to the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund, the University is able to engage 3D Design & Illustration artist Charles Martin to add greater detail to his original models and flythroughs launched … More Next Stage of 3D Virtual 1820 Newcastle Set To Proceed
If you have an interest in 3D mapping for research and teaching, or just want to have a look at the work of Charles Martin and his Virtual Newcastle from 1830, you are very welcome to come along to the next meeting of the Coal River Working Party to discuss construction of a Newcastle Time … More Virtual Newcastle circa 1800 -1830 AD
Panorama of Newcastle 1821 formerly attributed to Sophia Campbell, currently acknowledged as the work of Edward Charles Close. Click on image for a larger view. (Courtesy of the State Library of NSW) The School of Humanities and Social Science is proud to present the first of its 2012 History Seminar series in Cultural Collections Auchmuty … More Professor Michael Rosenthal on Edward Charles Close