From the Maitland Mercury report:
From wartorn Europe to the devastating floods in Maitland there’s no doubt those migrants who came through the Greta camp after World War II had a tough start to life in Australia.
The continent has a reputation for wild extremes in weather.
Migrants from the camp will have an opportunity to share their stories this week with PhD student Gretel Evans.
“I’ve really found that continuous history of floods in Maitland really interesting,” Ms Evans said.
“I’m also interested in how those people who came to the Greta migrant camp might have found that too.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 18, 2015.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Newsfront actor returns to Maitland for movie screening
From the Maitland Mercury report:
During the late 1970s Australian actor Chris Haywood played a victim of Maitland’s catastrophic 1955 flood.
As a young camera assistant in the Australian classic Newsfront, Haywood’s character (Chris Hewitt) was lost in the raging flood waters during a visit to Maitland to capture newsreel footage of the natural disaster.
This month – in commemoration of the flood’s 60th anniversary – Haywood will attend a free screening of the film at Maitland.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 16, 2015.
During the late 1970s Australian actor Chris Haywood played a victim of Maitland’s catastrophic 1955 flood.
As a young camera assistant in the Australian classic Newsfront, Haywood’s character (Chris Hewitt) was lost in the raging flood waters during a visit to Maitland to capture newsreel footage of the natural disaster.
This month – in commemoration of the flood’s 60th anniversary – Haywood will attend a free screening of the film at Maitland.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 16, 2015.
Maitland's St Mary's Anglican Church parishioners celebrate columbarium opening
From the Maitland Mercury report:
St Mary’s Anglican Church at Maitland has a new columbarium after 20 years of planning.
A columbarium is a place of remembrance and for the storage of cremated remains.
The congregation of about 100 people gathered on Sunday for the opening.
A mass was held, followed by a champagne brunch.
Newcastle Diocese Bishop Greg Thompson made the trip to Maitland to consecrate the site with Father Chris Butterworth.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 15, 2015.
St Mary’s Anglican Church at Maitland has a new columbarium after 20 years of planning.
A columbarium is a place of remembrance and for the storage of cremated remains.
The congregation of about 100 people gathered on Sunday for the opening.
A mass was held, followed by a champagne brunch.
Newcastle Diocese Bishop Greg Thompson made the trip to Maitland to consecrate the site with Father Chris Butterworth.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 15, 2015.
Two weeks on a bridge during 1955 Maitland flood
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Daniel Lewis took time out this week to visit Maitland’s High Street road bridge that looms large in his memory at this time of year.
That bridge was his “home” for 14 hectic days during the 1955 floods.
It was also “home” to about 200 other people who were trapped there.
As a 20-year-old volunteer for St John’s Ambulance, it was Mr Lewis’ first major mission.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 12, 2015.
Daniel Lewis took time out this week to visit Maitland’s High Street road bridge that looms large in his memory at this time of year.
That bridge was his “home” for 14 hectic days during the 1955 floods.
It was also “home” to about 200 other people who were trapped there.
As a 20-year-old volunteer for St John’s Ambulance, it was Mr Lewis’ first major mission.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 12, 2015.
Memories of Maitland 1955 flood back with boat display
From the Maitland Mercury report:
An original Maitland flood boat used to rescue stranded victims in the 1949 and 1955 floods will be on display at the Newcastle Maritime Museum in March.
It once belonged to Maitland City Council and was refurbished by Ron Haug in 2007.
The boat was found at Maitland High School while Grahame Tumpane was working on a project there.
With the help of Bob Hayman and Marilyn Bliss the boat was moved to Mr Hayman’s house at Lambton, then to Coal Point and finally Kilaben Bay.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury,
An original Maitland flood boat used to rescue stranded victims in the 1949 and 1955 floods will be on display at the Newcastle Maritime Museum in March.
It once belonged to Maitland City Council and was refurbished by Ron Haug in 2007.
The boat was found at Maitland High School while Grahame Tumpane was working on a project there.
With the help of Bob Hayman and Marilyn Bliss the boat was moved to Mr Hayman’s house at Lambton, then to Coal Point and finally Kilaben Bay.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury,
Maitland to get Gallipoli lantern
From the Maitland Mercury report:
A special Gallipoli lantern is to be presented to Maitland RSL Sub-Branch – one of 25 sub-branches to receive one - to commemorate 100 years since the landing in Turkey during World War I.
The presentation will be made to Maitland RSL president Eric Bell at a ceremony in Canberra on Friday.
“Our sub-branch was one of 25 selected to receive these Gallipoli lanterns from the federal government,” Mr Bell said.
“I will be honoured to bring this back to Maitland, where it will be available to all veterans’ groups and schools.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 10, 2015.
A special Gallipoli lantern is to be presented to Maitland RSL Sub-Branch – one of 25 sub-branches to receive one - to commemorate 100 years since the landing in Turkey during World War I.
The presentation will be made to Maitland RSL president Eric Bell at a ceremony in Canberra on Friday.
“Our sub-branch was one of 25 selected to receive these Gallipoli lanterns from the federal government,” Mr Bell said.
“I will be honoured to bring this back to Maitland, where it will be available to all veterans’ groups and schools.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Feb. 10, 2015.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Maitland Regional Museum committee draws up action plan for 2015
From the Maitland Mercury report:
The committee campaigning to secure funding, support and a site for the Maitland Regional Museum has taken its first step forward in 2015 with the release of its official logo and branding.
President of the committee, Dr Janece McDonald identified 2015 as a crucial year for the campaign to get the museum up and running either in an existing historical building or in a brand new site.
“By the end of 2015 we would like to have secured some corporate and government funding as well as identified a brick-and-mortar building for the museum,” Dr McDonald said.
Full article available at: Maitland Mercury, Feb. 1, 2015.
The committee campaigning to secure funding, support and a site for the Maitland Regional Museum has taken its first step forward in 2015 with the release of its official logo and branding.
President of the committee, Dr Janece McDonald identified 2015 as a crucial year for the campaign to get the museum up and running either in an existing historical building or in a brand new site.
“By the end of 2015 we would like to have secured some corporate and government funding as well as identified a brick-and-mortar building for the museum,” Dr McDonald said.
Full article available at: Maitland Mercury, Feb. 1, 2015.
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