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Maitland Lancers, in formation. Photograph by Ralph Snowball 28 May 1900 (Courtesy of Newcastle Libraries)

A March by the Maitland Lancers to Lake Macquarie 26th-28th May 1900

March 18, 2026

The following report describes a march by the Maitland Lancers down to Lake Macquarie and back through Lambton from the 26 to 28 May, 1900. Community Historian, Robert Watson has ‘matched’ some Ralph Snowball photographs taken on 28 May 1900 with the corresponding newspaper article, which he also transcribed. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate, … More A March by the Maitland Lancers to Lake Macquarie 26th-28th May 1900

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Papers of Alison Douglas Adam, Newcastle Naval Brigade & Writer R.A.N.R (David H. Dial OAM Collection)

February 10, 2022

The Donation The papers of Alison Douglas Adam, of the Newcastle Naval Brigade, and Writer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve (R.A.N.R) were donated by Mr David H. Dial OAM to the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections (now Special Collections) on 15 October 2014. The donation was inspired by the launch of the Rodoni glass … More Papers of Alison Douglas Adam, Newcastle Naval Brigade & Writer R.A.N.R (David H. Dial OAM Collection)

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?

Highlights from the 2011 Hunter Heritage Network Seminar

March 20, 2012

On the 30th September 2011 the NSW Minister for Heritage and the Environment, The Hon. Robyn Parker MP addressed the Hunter Heritage Network Seminar at the University of Newcastle (Australia). The Minister was welcomed by Deputy Vice Chancellor Kevin McConkey and Mr Greg Anderson, Manager University Libraries. The Minister for Heritage Robyn Parker addressed the … More Highlights from the 2011 Hunter Heritage Network Seminar

CRWP 2011 Achievements

February 8, 2012

Cartoon courtesy of Peter Lewis and The Newcastle Herald. Our mission is to achieve world recognition for Newcastle and the Hunter Region’s historical place in the development of the Australian nation. Our goals are to: 1. To have Newcastle and the Hunter Region’s historic sites nationally recognised James Fletcher Hospital and Gardens, Watt Street Newcastle … More CRWP 2011 Achievements

Newcastle and related newsreels from British Pathe

June 17, 2009

Fish Feeder (aka Fish Charmer) (1939) https://www.britishpathe.com/video/fish-feeder-aka-fish-charmer-issue-title-is-one/ Description: Part of issue ONE FOR THE ROAD. Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Issue Date: 04/05/1939. Various shots of disabled man on crutches, Mr. Laskey, being helped into sea from pier. Mr. Laskey holds a loaf of bread beneath the water, soon a shoal of small fish surround him, nibbling … More Newcastle and related newsreels from British Pathe

Coal River Working Party – Annual Report 2008

December 2, 2008

Our overall objective for the year has been to actively research and promote Newcastle’s history, assist in the preparatory celebrations of the 2009 Sesquicentenary of the formation of the Borough of Newcastle on 7 June 2009 and support the Newcastle City Council’s unanimously adopted Coal River Heritage Precinct Interpretation plan (Pizzey Report). With the farewell … More Coal River Working Party – Annual Report 2008

Nobbys (Whibayganba)

November 17, 2008

Video: NBN News Broadcast 29 October 2008 featuring Mr Gionni Di Gravio (Chair of the University of Newcastle’s Coal River Working Party) and Dene Hawken (Awabakal Descendent) interviewed by Paul Lobb. Professor John Fryer submitted an application for dual naming for Nobbys/Whibayganba to the Geographical Names Board (GNB) in October 2008. The application was accompanied … More Nobbys (Whibayganba)