Maitland has never shied away from honouring its famous sons.
A magnificent bronze statue was erected in honour of Australian boxing champion Les Darcy at King Edward Park in East Maitland in 2000.
Now Maitland RSL sub-branch vice-president Fred Goode has put forward another name for our city to consider for further recognition – Joseph Maxwell.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, April 2, 2014.