Historic Film Emerges of Aboriginal People and Dwellings on Shortland Site, 1963

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This post contains images and references to people who are deceased. The NBN Television News Reel After sixty years, historic film has emerged of Aboriginal people living in … More Historic Film Emerges of Aboriginal People and Dwellings on Shortland Site, 1963

Hunter Living Historians Go To “Hollywood”

“Hollywood” Nestled between the suburbs of Lambton and Jesmond New South Wales existed the camp or shanty town known as “Hollywood”. On the 24th February 2023, historians from the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Living Histories toured the archaeological dig with senior archaeologist Tim Adams, from Unwelt Pty Ltd. One of the participants, Lachlan Wetherall has … More Hunter Living Historians Go To “Hollywood”