Decorations and aura of a real Victorian Christmas
Open 10am - 3pm
First 3 Sundays in December
$8 Adults
$6 ConcessionFree - National Trust members
Every child receives a small gift.
73 Church St, Maitland.
73 Church St, Maitland.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
State Archives & Records new exhibition, Captured Portraits of Crime 1870-1930
Our new exhibition Captured: Portraits of Crime 1870-1930 explores the stories of men, women and children who were incarcerated in NSW gaols from 1870 to 1930. The exhibition was launched at our Open Day on Friday 8 September 2017, and was attended by descendants of two prisoners featured in the exhibition as well as a number of dignitaries.
A key feature of this exhibition is the strong online presence through an e-catalogue. This expands on the number of case studies able to be portrayed in the onsite display at the Western Sydney Records Centre. The exhibition has also been supplemented by 46,000 digitised gaol photos being linked to our online Index to Gaol Photographs.
The opening of the travelling version of the exhibition took place at Broken Hill on 3 October 2017. This coincided with the centenary of the Broken Hill gaol. The exhibition will continue to travel across NSW throughout 2018.
A key feature of this exhibition is the strong online presence through an e-catalogue. This expands on the number of case studies able to be portrayed in the onsite display at the Western Sydney Records Centre. The exhibition has also been supplemented by 46,000 digitised gaol photos being linked to our online Index to Gaol Photographs.
The opening of the travelling version of the exhibition took place at Broken Hill on 3 October 2017. This coincided with the centenary of the Broken Hill gaol. The exhibition will continue to travel across NSW throughout 2018.
Maitland Council votes down motion to find out cost of re-fitting Walka Water Works Pump for a cafe
From the Maitland Mercury report:
A motion to find out the cost of re-fitting the Walka Water Works Pump House building to make it open to the public was voted down at Tuesday night’s Maitland Council meeting.
The motion, which was raised by Independent councillor Philip Penfold, also requested a report considering possible difficulties, including DA requirements to operate a café at the premises and that the report be prepared in time for next year’s operational plan.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 29 2017.
A motion to find out the cost of re-fitting the Walka Water Works Pump House building to make it open to the public was voted down at Tuesday night’s Maitland Council meeting.
The motion, which was raised by Independent councillor Philip Penfold, also requested a report considering possible difficulties, including DA requirements to operate a café at the premises and that the report be prepared in time for next year’s operational plan.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 29 2017.
Australians on the Western Front: Call-up divides nation
From the Maitland Mercury report:
As casualty lists soared on the Western Front in the Great War, Australians twice voted to reject the introduction of conscription.
From 1914, enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was restricted to volunteers but from mid-1916 encouraging enough eligible recruits became increasingly difficult.
As casualty lists soared on the Western Front in the Great War, Australians twice voted to reject the introduction of conscription.
From 1914, enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was restricted to volunteers but from mid-1916 encouraging enough eligible recruits became increasingly difficult.
Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes came under sustained pressure from Britain’s War Council to follow Britain and New Zealand in introducing conscription.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 24 2017.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Maitland and District Historical Society Bulletin
The November Bulletin of the Maitland and District Historical Society is now available at the Society's website: November Bulletin
Indigenous Names Research – Making Connections - University of Newcastle
This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land.
UON’s Culture Collections has a rich archival collection of primary written sources containing information about Aboriginal culture. This project has established a framework to better collate information including names (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) and meaning of names, age, social status of Aboriginal people of the Hunter Region. The project has located, recorded and made accessible documents and summaries of the findings, and attempted to create a framework documenting Aboriginal content of relevant documents.
The project sets out a foundation for further study of primary written sources, and to record names and other information about Aboriginal people in the Hunter region during the 19th century. The project was co-ordinated by Gionni di Gravio and Dr Ann Hardy who had ongoing discussions with Dr Greg Blyton about the project to ensure that a culturally appropriate framework was followed. Sharing the project will increase public awareness of Aboriginal culture of the Hunter Region, and be a useful educational resource tool for further research.
More information: Indigenous Names Research
UON’s Culture Collections has a rich archival collection of primary written sources containing information about Aboriginal culture. This project has established a framework to better collate information including names (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) and meaning of names, age, social status of Aboriginal people of the Hunter Region. The project has located, recorded and made accessible documents and summaries of the findings, and attempted to create a framework documenting Aboriginal content of relevant documents.
The project sets out a foundation for further study of primary written sources, and to record names and other information about Aboriginal people in the Hunter region during the 19th century. The project was co-ordinated by Gionni di Gravio and Dr Ann Hardy who had ongoing discussions with Dr Greg Blyton about the project to ensure that a culturally appropriate framework was followed. Sharing the project will increase public awareness of Aboriginal culture of the Hunter Region, and be a useful educational resource tool for further research.
More information: Indigenous Names Research
Calls for suggestions for Lavenders tree site
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Lavenders Riverside Cafe owner Stephanie Purdon is asking the people of Maitland what they would like to see at her business now the iconic Camphor Laurel tree has been removed.
“We really don’t know what to do with the space so I would like to throw the suggestions open to the people,” Mrs Purdon said.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 19 2017 .
Lavenders Riverside Cafe owner Stephanie Purdon is asking the people of Maitland what they would like to see at her business now the iconic Camphor Laurel tree has been removed.
“We really don’t know what to do with the space so I would like to throw the suggestions open to the people,” Mrs Purdon said.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 19 2017 .
Friday, November 17, 2017
Maitland councillor Mitchell Griffin resigns from Morpeth Museum Committee
From the Maitland Mercury report:
One week after Maitland Liberal councillor Mitchell Griffin declared there was a need to protect Morpeth’s heritage, he has resigned from Morpeth Museum Committee.
An item on Maitland City Council’s Tuesday meeting agenda, calls for a new councillor representative on the committee.
In a Mercury opinion piece last week, Cr Griffin declared there was a need to protect Morpeth’s Heritage and commended Morpeth Conservation Group for its ongoing efforts to protect the town.
“I feel there is a need for protection in some sections of Morpeth, although I do hold concerns for the current nomination (from the Office of Environment and Heritage to have the entire suburb placed on the State heritage register),” he said in the editorial.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 13 2017.
One week after Maitland Liberal councillor Mitchell Griffin declared there was a need to protect Morpeth’s heritage, he has resigned from Morpeth Museum Committee.
An item on Maitland City Council’s Tuesday meeting agenda, calls for a new councillor representative on the committee.
In a Mercury opinion piece last week, Cr Griffin declared there was a need to protect Morpeth’s Heritage and commended Morpeth Conservation Group for its ongoing efforts to protect the town.
“I feel there is a need for protection in some sections of Morpeth, although I do hold concerns for the current nomination (from the Office of Environment and Heritage to have the entire suburb placed on the State heritage register),” he said in the editorial.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 13 2017.
Huge void created on city's river bank now Lavender's historic Camphor Laurel tree gone
From the Maitland Mercury report:
The death knell has finally sounded for the historic Camphor Laurel tree at Lavender’s Riverside Cafe leaving a huge void on the city’s river bank landscape.
The final branch fell on Tuesday setting the scene for a not so shady or leafy cafe environment.
The landmark tree was marked for destruction after its huge scale reportedly caused significant maintenance issues due to leaf litter and associated water damage.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 15 2017.
The death knell has finally sounded for the historic Camphor Laurel tree at Lavender’s Riverside Cafe leaving a huge void on the city’s river bank landscape.
The final branch fell on Tuesday setting the scene for a not so shady or leafy cafe environment.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 15 2017.
Plenty of reminiscing as 80 past and present Big W employees attend 40th reunion
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Saturday’s reunion for past and present employees of Big W Green Hills store was just as big as the store’s official opening in 1977.
There was plenty of reminiscing, laughter, smiles, hugs and handshakes as workers gathered at The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford for the milestone event.
There may have been a few more grey hairs and wrinkles but the staff celebrated in fine form catching up with each other, talking about the good old days and discussing how the once small neighbourhood shopping complex had evolved into a leading regional retail centre.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
Saturday’s reunion for past and present employees of Big W Green Hills store was just as big as the store’s official opening in 1977.
There was plenty of reminiscing, laughter, smiles, hugs and handshakes as workers gathered at The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford for the milestone event.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
Lavenders Riverside Cafe staff have said their final farewells to the historic tree
From the Maitland Mercury report:
In a moving gathering, customers and staff of Lavenders Riverside Cafe have said their final farewells to an historic camphor laurel tree set to be cut down on Monday.
About 30 people gathered at the cafe on The Levee on Sunday afternoon to bid farewell to the tree, believed to be more than 100 years old.
The tree has been part of the landscape of Maitland’s riverbank for decades and is coming down at 7am Monday because its huge scale has caused significant maintenance issues due to leaf litter and associated water damage.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
In a moving gathering, customers and staff of Lavenders Riverside Cafe have said their final farewells to an historic camphor laurel tree set to be cut down on Monday.
About 30 people gathered at the cafe on The Levee on Sunday afternoon to bid farewell to the tree, believed to be more than 100 years old.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
Parramatta Female Factory and Institutions Precinct
The Parramatta Female Factory and Institutions Precinct was added to the National Heritage Listing on Tuesday 14th of November 2017: it is the 113th item to be classified as a national heritage place. Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg said that the precinct was “highly valued for its heritage importance by the local, state and national community and this National Heritage listing will allow the Australian community to stand witness to the lives and experiences of women and children who lived there.
From the Royal Australian Historical Society blog.
From the Royal Australian Historical Society blog.
Richmond Vale Railway Museum to hold limited re-opening
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Richmond Vale Railway Museum will hold a limited re-opening this Sunday for its annual Santa Special Day.
The museum was devastated by bushfire on September 13 and has been slowly proceeding towards a safe re-opening.
Sunday will be the first opportunity for members of the public to witness the fire’s impact.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
Richmond Vale Railway Museum will hold a limited re-opening this Sunday for its annual Santa Special Day.
The museum was devastated by bushfire on September 13 and has been slowly proceeding towards a safe re-opening.
Sunday will be the first opportunity for members of the public to witness the fire’s impact.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 12 2017.
Historic Camphor Laurel tree at Lavenders Riverside Cafe will be cut down
From the Maitland Mercury report:
An historic Camphor Laurel tree that has been part of the landscape of Maitland’s river bank for more than 100 years will be cut down on Monday morning.
Lavenders Riverside Cafe owner Stephanie Purdon has lost her appeal to save the iconic tree, which has provided a picturesque backdrop and shade for her patrons.
After a meeting with her solicitor on Thursday morning, Mrs Purdon said the fight to save the tree was becoming too expensive and there was nothing more she could do to stop its demise.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 9 2017.
An historic Camphor Laurel tree that has been part of the landscape of Maitland’s river bank for more than 100 years will be cut down on Monday morning.
Lavenders Riverside Cafe owner Stephanie Purdon has lost her appeal to save the iconic tree, which has provided a picturesque backdrop and shade for her patrons.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 9 2017.
Community still being misled according to Morpeth Heritage Conservation Group
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Morpeth Heritage Conservation group president Simon Brooker said Maitland councillors are still misleading the community about a consultation process regarding the possibility of listing the village on the State Heritage Register.
Mr Brooker said comments made by Maitland councillor Mitchell Griffin in today’s Maitland Mercury were misleading.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 8 2017.
Morpeth Heritage Conservation group president Simon Brooker said Maitland councillors are still misleading the community about a consultation process regarding the possibility of listing the village on the State Heritage Register.
Mr Brooker said comments made by Maitland councillor Mitchell Griffin in today’s Maitland Mercury were misleading.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 8 2017.
Friday, November 3, 2017
40-year reunion planned for Big W Green Hills
From the Maitland Mercury report:
It opened with great fanfare on November 14, 1977 and Kerry Jackson was there to witness the ribbon cutting.
Kerry is the only original employee still working at Big W Green Hills, 40 years after the store flung open its doors.
It was a sea of green as more than 1000 shoppers queued and waited eagerly for doors to open to take advantage of opening specials.
Men and women wearing green were taking part in local radio station 2NX’s Big W opening promotion for free dinner tickets.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 2 2017.
It opened with great fanfare on November 14, 1977 and Kerry Jackson was there to witness the ribbon cutting.
Kerry is the only original employee still working at Big W Green Hills, 40 years after the store flung open its doors.
Men and women wearing green were taking part in local radio station 2NX’s Big W opening promotion for free dinner tickets.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, November 2 2017.
Morpeth's historic Kiora Villa open to the public this weekend
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Visitors to Morpeth’s historic landmark residence Kiora Villa this weekend will be given a rare opportunity to look inside one of the country’s leading architectural gems.
Elegant Kiora Villa is nestled among rambling old gardens on the fringe of the historic river port.
Built in 1878, Kiora’s owners will throw its doors open to the public this weekend to help raise funds for Friends of Grossmann House.
Kiora Villa will open on Sunday between 2pm and 4pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Lynn on 49320518.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 31 2017.
Visitors to Morpeth’s historic landmark residence Kiora Villa this weekend will be given a rare opportunity to look inside one of the country’s leading architectural gems.
Elegant Kiora Villa is nestled among rambling old gardens on the fringe of the historic river port.
Kiora Villa will open on Sunday between 2pm and 4pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Lynn on 49320518.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 31 2017.
Related Histories: Studying the Family
Related Histories: Studying the Family is a two-day conference convened by the National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, and the Centre for Applied History, Macquarie University, in partnership with the National Library of Australia. It will consider some of the big questions in family history in keynote addresses, and hear from a wide variety of family history practitioners through research papers and ten minute presentations. The conference will allow space for discussion and debate of the key questions: How can the different sectors – academics, students, genealogists, and amateur historians – work together to support the development of family history?
When: Tuesday 28 November to Wednesday 29 November 2017, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Where: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Barton, ACT
Cost: Both days $165 ($140 concession; $110 students), Daily rate $85 ($70 concession; $55 students)
Contact: Malcolm Allbrook malcolm.allbrook@anu.edu.au
When: Tuesday 28 November to Wednesday 29 November 2017, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Where: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Barton, ACT
Cost: Both days $165 ($140 concession; $110 students), Daily rate $85 ($70 concession; $55 students)
Contact: Malcolm Allbrook malcolm.allbrook@anu.edu.au
Amphibious Vehicle gathering at Clarence Town
From the Maitland Mercury report:
There are only about 15 operational WW11 amphibious jeeps in Australia and this weekend at Clarence Town you will have the chance to see at least six of them.
The second annual Swim-in and Rally will be held at Clarence Town with a grand parade of vehicles at 9.15am Saturday.
Most of the vehicles taking part in the event were made during WWII with a handful from the Vietnam era. “Seventy-five years on and they are still going strong,” said one of the event organisers Craig Olsen.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 31 2017.
There are only about 15 operational WW11 amphibious jeeps in Australia and this weekend at Clarence Town you will have the chance to see at least six of them.
The second annual Swim-in and Rally will be held at Clarence Town with a grand parade of vehicles at 9.15am Saturday.
Most of the vehicles taking part in the event were made during WWII with a handful from the Vietnam era. “Seventy-five years on and they are still going strong,” said one of the event organisers Craig Olsen.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 31 2017.
Historic Morpeth caught in Maitland council crossfire
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Just three meetings into Maitland’s newly elected council and there is already a clear division between elected representatives with historic Morpeth caught in the crossfire.
A seemingly mundane recommendation to consult Morpeth community members on a State plan to list Morpeth as a heritage conservation area was overturned in a shock motion during Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Labor’s Robert Aitchison supported a council officer’s recommendation to consult the community but team Penfold member Mike Yarrington moved to quash the plan which Deputy Mayor Sally Halliday supported.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 29 2017.
Just three meetings into Maitland’s newly elected council and there is already a clear division between elected representatives with historic Morpeth caught in the crossfire.
A seemingly mundane recommendation to consult Morpeth community members on a State plan to list Morpeth as a heritage conservation area was overturned in a shock motion during Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, October 29 2017.
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