From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland VIEW Club is keen to boost membership as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, August 26.
Members extend an invitation to women keen to meet new people, to help others and to enjoy the company of like-minded women.
VIEW stands for voice, interests and education of women.
It was established by children’s charity The Smith Family, 55 years ago, to offer women the opportunity to have their voices heard on issues of national interest and to provide a service to the community, through the education of children, especially those from disadvantaged families.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury,
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Tocal principal Cameron Archer to leave college
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Cameron Archer principal of Tocal Agricultural College, Paterson will be leaving his position in September.
This announcement follows the weekend celebrations marking the college's 50th anniversary.
Dr Archer who has been principal at the college for 27 years could be described best as Mr Tocal given his high profile not only in the Hunter Valley but throughout the state through his work in promoting agriculture and agricultural education.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 30, 20.
Cameron Archer principal of Tocal Agricultural College, Paterson will be leaving his position in September.
This announcement follows the weekend celebrations marking the college's 50th anniversary.
Dr Archer who has been principal at the college for 27 years could be described best as Mr Tocal given his high profile not only in the Hunter Valley but throughout the state through his work in promoting agriculture and agricultural education.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 30, 20.
Lachlan Valley Railway will bring a 59 class steam engine to Maitland
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Steam engine lovers will get a treat next month when a 59 class locomotive stops in at Maitland.
The 5917 engine from Lachlan Valley Railway will be on a journey from Sydney to Tamworth when it makes an overnight stop at Maitland on August 13.
“This engine has been a bit of a stalwart to the society,” Lachlan Valley Railway director John Healey said.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Steam engine lovers will get a treat next month when a 59 class locomotive stops in at Maitland.
The 5917 engine from Lachlan Valley Railway will be on a journey from Sydney to Tamworth when it makes an overnight stop at Maitland on August 13.
“This engine has been a bit of a stalwart to the society,” Lachlan Valley Railway director John Healey said.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Bicentenary a great occasion, but let’s get it right for all
From the Maitland Mercury report:
For Maitland residents who have non-Aboriginal heritage, the city’s bicentennial celebrations could be seen, at face value, as a chance to have a party and boost community spirit.
But Cr Loretta Baker’s words of warning at Tuesday’s council meeting are worth serious consideration.
No matter which way you look at it, a bicentenary of a city or town in Australia hinges on the arrival of European settlers in that place.
For many Aboriginal people, this was the beginning of a dark time that still has serious effects to this day.
So it may be easy for some people to get swept up in the idea of Maitland’s 200 year birthday, but there needs to be consideration of how, and whether, the occasion can be marked in a culturally sensitive way.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
For Maitland residents who have non-Aboriginal heritage, the city’s bicentennial celebrations could be seen, at face value, as a chance to have a party and boost community spirit.
But Cr Loretta Baker’s words of warning at Tuesday’s council meeting are worth serious consideration.
No matter which way you look at it, a bicentenary of a city or town in Australia hinges on the arrival of European settlers in that place.
For many Aboriginal people, this was the beginning of a dark time that still has serious effects to this day.
So it may be easy for some people to get swept up in the idea of Maitland’s 200 year birthday, but there needs to be consideration of how, and whether, the occasion can be marked in a culturally sensitive way.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Questions over date of Maitland bicentenary
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland’s bicentenary should be celebrated, the city’s leaders say.
But first, they need to settle the question of when that 200 years began.
Cr Philip Penfold raised this issue at this week’s council meeting when he asked the city’s experts to look into when it would be appropriate for Maitland to celebrate its 200 year anniversary.
He said he would like to see a year of community activities planned for the town’s anniversary.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Maitland’s bicentenary should be celebrated, the city’s leaders say.
But first, they need to settle the question of when that 200 years began.
Cr Philip Penfold raised this issue at this week’s council meeting when he asked the city’s experts to look into when it would be appropriate for Maitland to celebrate its 200 year anniversary.
He said he would like to see a year of community activities planned for the town’s anniversary.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Old Victoria Hotel (Roseneath) gets new lease of life in East Maitland
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Historic residence and one-time pub Roseneath will find new life with buyers James Morgan and Sonia van Huisstede. The couple bought the 1837 home at East Maitland for an undisclosed sum and plan to reopen the two-storey sandstone gem to the public as the Old Victoria Hotel.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Historic residence and one-time pub Roseneath will find new life with buyers James Morgan and Sonia van Huisstede. The couple bought the 1837 home at East Maitland for an undisclosed sum and plan to reopen the two-storey sandstone gem to the public as the Old Victoria Hotel.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 29, 2015.
Maitland council releases master plan for Walka Water Works
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Walka Water Works was once touted as a potential crocodile sanctuary and the possible home for a chocolate factory in Maitland.
But after the many ideas that have failed to take shape over the years, Maitland City Council now plans to turn the site into an education and tourist hub that celebrates the property’s ecology and historical contribution to the region.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, councillors voted to put the Walka Water Works Interpretation Master Plan on public exhibition for the next month.
Council has received a $40,000 grant from the state government to implement the first stage of the plan, which will focus on developing educational attractions at the site for school groups and visitors.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 28, 2015.
Walka Water Works was once touted as a potential crocodile sanctuary and the possible home for a chocolate factory in Maitland.
But after the many ideas that have failed to take shape over the years, Maitland City Council now plans to turn the site into an education and tourist hub that celebrates the property’s ecology and historical contribution to the region.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, councillors voted to put the Walka Water Works Interpretation Master Plan on public exhibition for the next month.
Council has received a $40,000 grant from the state government to implement the first stage of the plan, which will focus on developing educational attractions at the site for school groups and visitors.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, July 28, 2015.
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