The Dictionary of Sydney has released its quarterly update, with 33 new entries and hundreds of new images, people, organisations and connections.
Mark St Leon's major essay on Circus in Sydney is illustrated from his private collection, including footage of Col Colleano's famous tightwire somersaults. Read the essay.
Other highlights include new essays on Sydney's Russian and Maori communities, place entries for Eastwood, Green Park and Yaralla, and entries on Arabanoo, the Royal Society and the Technical and Working Men's College.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
History Council of New South Wales talk in May
Australia’s Colonial Experience in New Guinea between the Wars
Michael Waterhouse, author of Not a Poor Man’s Field, pares back layers of “lost history” in providing insights into Australia’s colonial experience in New Guinea.
Presented by: The Sydney Institute
When: 5.30 for 6pm, Tuesday 3 May 2011 Where: 41 Phillip Street, SydneyCost: Free to Associates and one Guest; Students $5; Others $10
Bookings essential, from 19 April Contact: (02) 9252 3366
Bookings essential, from 19 April Contact: (02) 9252 3366
Anzac Day at Maitland
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Crowd attendance “believed to be records” delighted RSL officials at both Maitland and East Maitland RSL dawn services and main commemorations yesterday.
An estimated 2000 turned out at the Cenotaph in Maitland Park which stunned Maitland RSL officers.
In East Maitland, the RSL said their commemorative service numbers stood at about 600, while the dawn service drew one of the biggest crowds ever seen there.
Full article by Alan Hardie available at Maitland Mercury, 26 Apr, 2011.
Crowd attendance “believed to be records” delighted RSL officials at both Maitland and East Maitland RSL dawn services and main commemorations yesterday.
An estimated 2000 turned out at the Cenotaph in Maitland Park which stunned Maitland RSL officers.
In East Maitland, the RSL said their commemorative service numbers stood at about 600, while the dawn service drew one of the biggest crowds ever seen there.
Full article by Alan Hardie available at Maitland Mercury, 26 Apr, 2011.
Hunter Knitters Guild are about to take over Maitland
From the Maitland Mercury report:
The Hunter Knitters Guild are about to take over Maitland with their biennial exhibition, featuring 300 expertly-crafted articles.
It is the first time in the guild’s 22-year history that the exhibition will be held in Maitland. Titled Knitting Outside the Square, the exhibition will feature the works of more than 40 Hunter knitters and the intricacy of the mitred square.
Knitting Outside the Square will be held at the Maitland CWA Hall on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 10am until 4pm.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 22 Apr, 2011.
The Hunter Knitters Guild are about to take over Maitland with their biennial exhibition, featuring 300 expertly-crafted articles.
It is the first time in the guild’s 22-year history that the exhibition will be held in Maitland. Titled Knitting Outside the Square, the exhibition will feature the works of more than 40 Hunter knitters and the intricacy of the mitred square.
Knitting Outside the Square will be held at the Maitland CWA Hall on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 10am until 4pm.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 22 Apr, 2011.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Morpeth Court House
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Photographs of court house hold clues to its evolution. Sepia-toned snapshots of Morpeth Court House – whether as the focus of the photograph or a snippet in the background – could contain vital clues about the evolution of the structure. Maitland City Council has issued a call for anyone with historic photographs of the 1862-established court house to help fill a shortage of images of the building.
Full article by Briony Snedden available at Maitland Mercury, 15 Apr, 2011.
Full article by Briony Snedden available at Maitland Mercury, 15 Apr, 2011.
Royal Australian Historical Society Meeting
Notice of 2011 Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Royal Australian Historical Society Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday 27 April, 2011 at 6.00 pm at History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Any financial member is entitled to attend and vote. A member may appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his or her stead. The proxy must be a financial member of the Society at the time of voting.
Notice is hereby given that the Royal Australian Historical Society Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday 27 April, 2011 at 6.00 pm at History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Any financial member is entitled to attend and vote. A member may appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his or her stead. The proxy must be a financial member of the Society at the time of voting.
Suburbs at the Museum of Sydney - Photographic Exhibition
A new exhibition 52 Suburbs opening 14 May at the Museum of Sydney features over 200 images taken by Sydney photographer Louise Hawson during her year-long photographic journey into the ‘burbs, capturing a side of Sydney not seen in any tourist brochure. Originally presented as a weekly blog that developed a strong following from fans across the world, 52 Suburbs reveals the Sydney beyond the postcard clichés of the harbour and beaches and some of Sydney’s best kept secrets.
When: 14 May – 9 October, 9.30am – 5pm daily
Where: Museum of Sydney, Corner Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney
Admission: General $10 Concession $5 Family $20
Contact: 02 9251 5988 or hht.net.au
When: 14 May – 9 October, 9.30am – 5pm daily
Where: Museum of Sydney, Corner Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney
Admission: General $10 Concession $5 Family $20
Contact: 02 9251 5988 or hht.net.au
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