From the Maitland Mercury report:
Mr Pyle has been a member of Maitland Repertory Theatre for almost 70 years and has held various positions including president, treasurer, actor, director, stage construction and management.
A foundation member of the Australian Clothing and Textiles Museum, Mr Pyle was also a period costume model for more than 50 years.
He has 70 years experience as a water divining demonstrator at Tocal open days and volunteers at the Homestead Visitors Centre.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 13, 2016.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Greta Migrant Camp - untold stories about the people who lived there
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Alek Schulha's book on Greta Migrant Camp tells the untold stories about the people who lived there.
The triumphs and tragedies, the racism and persecution, the everyday life in Greta Migrant Camp will be documented in a book set to be released later this year.
Former Fairfax journalist Alek Schulha has almost completed three years of interviews set to be printed in a powerful publication lifting the lid on what really went on in the camp.
This month marks the 67th anniversary of the opening of the camp. It closed in 1960 after more than 100,000 refugees passed through it escaping war torn Europe after World War II.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 9, 2016.
Alek Schulha's book on Greta Migrant Camp tells the untold stories about the people who lived there.
The triumphs and tragedies, the racism and persecution, the everyday life in Greta Migrant Camp will be documented in a book set to be released later this year.
Former Fairfax journalist Alek Schulha has almost completed three years of interviews set to be printed in a powerful publication lifting the lid on what really went on in the camp.
This month marks the 67th anniversary of the opening of the camp. It closed in 1960 after more than 100,000 refugees passed through it escaping war torn Europe after World War II.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 9, 2016.
Call for nominations – Heritage Council of NSW
Call for nominations for:
Click here for an Information Pack: http://tinyurl.com/gowoast
Closing date for nominations is 11:59pm 20th July 2016
- State Heritage Register Committee
- Approvals Committee
- Heritage Committee
- Technical Conservation Committee
- Grants Committee
Click here for an Information Pack: http://tinyurl.com/gowoast
Closing date for nominations is 11:59pm 20th July 2016
State Library of NSW - Max Dupain Exhibition Negative Archive
Max Dupain (1911–1992) is perhaps Australia’s best-known and most influential 20th century photographer.
The Library recently acquired the Max Dupain Exhibition Negative Archive with more than 25,000 negatives that were not part of his commercial business. Max Dupain and Associates was well-known for its architectural and commercial photography.
The archive, which concentrates on the 1930s, 40s and 50s when Dupain was at the height of his creative powers, includes many of his most iconic works including The Sunbaker, Jean with Wire Mesh and The Meat Queue. The Library is pleased to be the custodian of this enormous archive representing the full range of Max Dupain’s creative expression and is in the process of making this large collection accessible.
The Library recently acquired the Max Dupain Exhibition Negative Archive with more than 25,000 negatives that were not part of his commercial business. Max Dupain and Associates was well-known for its architectural and commercial photography.
The archive, which concentrates on the 1930s, 40s and 50s when Dupain was at the height of his creative powers, includes many of his most iconic works including The Sunbaker, Jean with Wire Mesh and The Meat Queue. The Library is pleased to be the custodian of this enormous archive representing the full range of Max Dupain’s creative expression and is in the process of making this large collection accessible.
Plaques documenting Les Darcy fights not stolen from East Maitland statue
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland City Council announced on Wednesday that the missing plaques weren’t the result of vandalism, as feared by Les Darcy Committee members, but were removed by them earlier this week to allow maintenance on the iconic statue.
Engineers removed the plaques after noticing the base of the statue was separating.
Council projects and building services manager Graeme Matthews said that, ironically, the plaques were removed to prevent their theft.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 7, 2016.
Maitland City Council announced on Wednesday that the missing plaques weren’t the result of vandalism, as feared by Les Darcy Committee members, but were removed by them earlier this week to allow maintenance on the iconic statue.
Engineers removed the plaques after noticing the base of the statue was separating.
Council projects and building services manager Graeme Matthews said that, ironically, the plaques were removed to prevent their theft.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 7, 2016.
War exhibition Courage to Care officially opens at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition and educational outreach program, featuring Holocaust survivors as living historians recounting their rescue stories.
The exhibition highlights historical acts of courage in order to create an understanding of how everyone has the ability to stand up to racism and discrimination.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 5, 2016.
Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition and educational outreach program, featuring Holocaust survivors as living historians recounting their rescue stories.
The exhibition highlights historical acts of courage in order to create an understanding of how everyone has the ability to stand up to racism and discrimination.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 5, 2016.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Catholic Maitland-Newcastle Diocese 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray
An exhibition celebrating
the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of
the Diocese, Bishop Murray
Jointly presented by Maitland Regional Museum and the Maitland-Newcastle DioceseSt John’s Hall (the old Pro-Cathedral) in Cathedral Street, Maitland
Between Monday 20th June and Sunday 10th July 2016
The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray and presents the stories of people, families, groups and institutions within the Church or as part of the Church’s relationship with wider society, with particular emphasis on our region.Official opening 10.30 am Tuesday 21st June-ALL WELCOME
Open daily 10.00 am – 3.00 pm during this period
Jointly presented by Maitland Regional Museum and the Maitland-Newcastle DioceseSt John’s Hall (the old Pro-Cathedral) in Cathedral Street, Maitland
Between Monday 20th June and Sunday 10th July 2016
The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray and presents the stories of people, families, groups and institutions within the Church or as part of the Church’s relationship with wider society, with particular emphasis on our region.Official opening 10.30 am Tuesday 21st June-ALL WELCOME
Open daily 10.00 am – 3.00 pm during this period
Further details &
Bookings: Janece
02 49334450 or janece.mcdonald@newcastle.edu.au Or
Michael.belcher@bigpond.com
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