Pindimar: The Once and Future Australian “City of Peace”

This archival research guide containing the archival and rare book resources relating to Pindimar consulted on the day (6th February 2026) was prepared by Gionni Di Gravio OAM, University Archivist as a preliminary overview for the University of Newcastle’s Architect Master Level Students. We wish to acknowledge the research work of Mr Kevin McGuiness whose … More Pindimar: The Once and Future Australian “City of Peace”

NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024

NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024 Thank you to all who participated in the NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum held on 18 October 2024. It was a fantastic day. Sorry to miss those of you who couldn’t make it; here are some links and resources below, in case you would … More NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024

Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens 1826-1833

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 paper contains the names of Aboriginal People who are deceased. Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens, 1826-1833 By Eleanor Foster, PhD … More Material Culture and Exchange at the Australian Agricultural Company Settlement, Port Stephens 1826-1833