The dark shadows of the Hunter’s criminal past will also come under the spotlight tomorrow night as part of the gaol’s History Week celebrations, titled Exposed: Our Criminal Past.
From the safety of the present day, Maitland veterinarian Ian Gollan will lead a discussion panel that aims to uncover the scandals and crimes that have shocked a nation.
Panel members will include Sandra Lee, journalist and author of Beyond Bad: the Life and Crimes of Katherine Knight; Duncan McNab, former detective with the NSW Police and Tony Tamplin, media liaison officer for Newcastle Police.
Thursday 10 September. For more information phone Maitland Library on 4933 6952 or Maitland Gaol on 4936 6482.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 9/09/2009.
