From the Maitland Mercury report:
The Metford brickworks quarry should be transformed into parkland or a nature reserve, according to survey participants.
“The old quarry site is very significant in the Metford community and people are keen to be involved in planning for its future,” project manager Kris Leck said.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 29, 2013.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Picture This - Launch of Maitland City Library's Historic Photograph Collection
Take a peek into Maitland's past during NSW History Week and join us to celebrate launching Maitland City Library's historic photograph collection. Featuring never before seen images of our community at work and play, this digital display will capture your imagination.
Thursday 12 September, 6.00-8.00pm, Maitland Gaol. Maitland City Library
Miss Porter's House, Newcastle
The National Trust magazine August-October 2013 issue features an in-depth article by Roland Bannister, Chair, Miss Porter's House Management Committee.
An extract from the article:
"The House and the Porter family have been part of the evolving commercial, social and cultural landscapes of Newcastle West since James Porter established his shop there in about 1880. It is important that the House be recognised as an element in what the Newcastle Herald has called 'preserving our city's soul. Miss Porter's House is, we believe, a keystone of heritage in the West End."
An extract from the article:
"The House and the Porter family have been part of the evolving commercial, social and cultural landscapes of Newcastle West since James Porter established his shop there in about 1880. It is important that the House be recognised as an element in what the Newcastle Herald has called 'preserving our city's soul. Miss Porter's House is, we believe, a keystone of heritage in the West End."
Cheryl Kernot to deliver Harry Boyle lecture
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Cheryl Kernot, the director of social business, the Centre for Social Impact University of NSW, and former Maitland Girls’ High School student, has been chosen to deliver the 2013 Harry Boyle Memorial Lecture in Maitland next week.
Ms Kernot’s topic will be: “Why social is the new green; reshaping capitalism for 21st century values.”
The Harry Boyle Memorial Lecture is on Friday, August 30 at Brough House, 73 Church Street, Maitland.
Canapes will be served at 6.30pm with the lecture starting at 7pm.
The cost is $25 and $20 for National Trust members.
All proceeds to the upkeep of Grossmann and Brough houses.
Phone Lynn 4932 0518.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 24, 2013.
Cheryl Kernot, the director of social business, the Centre for Social Impact University of NSW, and former Maitland Girls’ High School student, has been chosen to deliver the 2013 Harry Boyle Memorial Lecture in Maitland next week.
Ms Kernot’s topic will be: “Why social is the new green; reshaping capitalism for 21st century values.”
The Harry Boyle Memorial Lecture is on Friday, August 30 at Brough House, 73 Church Street, Maitland.
Canapes will be served at 6.30pm with the lecture starting at 7pm.
The cost is $25 and $20 for National Trust members.
All proceeds to the upkeep of Grossmann and Brough houses.
Numbers are limited and booking are essential.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 24, 2013.
Art Deco 1920s Fashions - Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles
Art Deco 1920s Fashions - an exhibition featuring an amazing vintage collection of day wear, evening wear, handbags and accessories from the 1920s to the 1930s.
August-December 2013, Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-3pm, Admission $3.00
At the Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles, John Street, East Maitland.
Contact 0458505280 for out of hours and group bookings.
http://www.maitlandgaol.com.au/activities/amcat
August-December 2013, Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-3pm, Admission $3.00
At the Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles, John Street, East Maitland.
Contact 0458505280 for out of hours and group bookings.
http://www.maitlandgaol.com.au/activities/amcat
Lost memorial to loved doctor
From the Maitland Mercury report:
One of west Maitland’s best known landmarks disappeared on January 26, 1939.
It was the Dr RJ Pierce memorial fountain at the intersection of High and Hunter streets.
The fountain had been in place on the corner since 1889 and quickly became one of the best known places in a wide district.
It had served as a watering place for horses, but with more motorised traffic in the town, it became a danger zone.
Council had decided to remove the fountain but to preserve the plate bearing the memorial inscription.
The plate was removed shortly after that decision and workmen demolished the fountain, the Mercury reported.
The plate, inscribed “Erected to the memory of the late Dr RJ Pierce, 1889” was to be placed in a prominent position in the vestibule of the Maitland Town Hall but is now in Maitland Library.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 24, 2013.
One of west Maitland’s best known landmarks disappeared on January 26, 1939.
It was the Dr RJ Pierce memorial fountain at the intersection of High and Hunter streets.
It had served as a watering place for horses, but with more motorised traffic in the town, it became a danger zone.
Council had decided to remove the fountain but to preserve the plate bearing the memorial inscription.
The plate was removed shortly after that decision and workmen demolished the fountain, the Mercury reported.
The plate, inscribed “Erected to the memory of the late Dr RJ Pierce, 1889” was to be placed in a prominent position in the vestibule of the Maitland Town Hall but is now in Maitland Library.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 24, 2013.
Redevelopment of Maitland's heritage mall
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon has announced Maitland City Council will receive $7 million to kick start the redevelopment of the city's heritage mall.
Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon has announced Maitland City Council will receive $7 million to kick start the redevelopment of the city's heritage mall.
Alongside Mayor of Maitland, Cr Peter Blackmore, and Maitland City Council general manager David Evans, Mr Fitzgibbon said the government's involvement in making The Levee project possible would mean High Street and the Hunter River would finally be integrated in a clever design.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 23, 2013.
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