From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland City Council has launched a new annual publication to showcase the array of things for visitors and residents to see and do across the city.
Council unveiled Meander, its new once-a-year lifestyle magazine this week.
“We are proud to be launching such a comprehensive publication,” council’s city and visitor economy co-ordinator Martin Payne said.
“Meander is a fantastic resource full of ideas about the best ways to explore and enjoy all that our city has to offer.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 10, 2015.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Two Hunter Tiger Moths celebrate 75 years of flight
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Two historic Tiger Moth biplanes that fly Maitland tourists on adventure trips over the vineyards have made history, celebrating their 75th year in operation.
Silver and blue, the two planes made their first flights in December 1940.
But between then and now, the two stately ladies have each been through some trauma.
Both were put through exacting flights during World War II, when they were used to train pilots.
After the war, with dozens of unwanted biplanes being sold off the public, these two also found private buyers.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 7, 2015.
Two historic Tiger Moth biplanes that fly Maitland tourists on adventure trips over the vineyards have made history, celebrating their 75th year in operation.
Silver and blue, the two planes made their first flights in December 1940.
But between then and now, the two stately ladies have each been through some trauma.
Both were put through exacting flights during World War II, when they were used to train pilots.
After the war, with dozens of unwanted biplanes being sold off the public, these two also found private buyers.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 7, 2015.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Trove's latest newspapers - New South Wales
Trove is pleased to announce that the following newspapers, digitised by the National Library through the Australian Newspaper Plan program, have been recently added to Digitised newspapers and more on Trove. Many of these newspapers are currently being added to Trove and further issues will become available shortly.
New South Wales
The Australian Workman (Sydney, NSW : 1890 - 1897)
The Bird O' Freedom (Sydney, NSW : 1891 - 1896)
The Dead Bird (Sydney, NSW : 1889 - 1891)
The Workers' Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1923 - 1939)
New South Wales
The Australian Workman (Sydney, NSW : 1890 - 1897)
The Bird O' Freedom (Sydney, NSW : 1891 - 1896)
The Dead Bird (Sydney, NSW : 1889 - 1891)
The Workers' Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1923 - 1939)
Steam train parts theft f5rom Richmond Vale Railway Museum
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Richmond Vale Railway Museum volunteers will have to raise a massive $150,000 to replace rare, stolen steam train parts being used to restore an historic engine scheduled to be unveiled at Maitland’s 30th Steamfest anniversary in April.
The restoration of the 1927 Avonside steam engine was going to be the jewel in the museum’s crown, with volunteers working quietly behind the scenes to get it ready for Steamfest and the June long weekend Coalfields Steam Festival.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 1, 2015.
Richmond Vale Railway Museum volunteers will have to raise a massive $150,000 to replace rare, stolen steam train parts being used to restore an historic engine scheduled to be unveiled at Maitland’s 30th Steamfest anniversary in April.
The restoration of the 1927 Avonside steam engine was going to be the jewel in the museum’s crown, with volunteers working quietly behind the scenes to get it ready for Steamfest and the June long weekend Coalfields Steam Festival.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 1, 2015.
Sydney Living Museums' annual Christmas Fare
For one-evening only shop at 40+ stalls featuring a hand-picked selection of Sydney’s finest artisan producers, makers and small-scale retailers. From create-your-own gourmet food hampers, to premium hand-made produce and artisan wares, we have everything you need for your Christmas table.
More information at Sydney Living Museums.
More information at Sydney Living Museums.
CWA turns Maitland Gaol's mulberries into Gaol Jam
From the Maitland Mercury report:
If you want something very Maitland to have with your scones or morning toast, East Maitland CWA has you covered.
The ladies have taken about 30kg of fruit from a mulberry tree that has stood in the middle of the Maitland Gaol grounds for the past 50 years and created their own brand of jam.
About 134 jars of Gaol Jam have been produced as part of the first batch and the CWA ladies have sold about 30 so far.
“Gaol Jam makes use of this significant tree’s produce again, and we hope it is also a fun and very tasty way to engage the community in part of the facility’s history.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Nov. 30, 2015.
If you want something very Maitland to have with your scones or morning toast, East Maitland CWA has you covered.
The ladies have taken about 30kg of fruit from a mulberry tree that has stood in the middle of the Maitland Gaol grounds for the past 50 years and created their own brand of jam.
About 134 jars of Gaol Jam have been produced as part of the first batch and the CWA ladies have sold about 30 so far.
“Gaol Jam makes use of this significant tree’s produce again, and we hope it is also a fun and very tasty way to engage the community in part of the facility’s history.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Nov. 30, 2015.
Maitland stalwart Milton Morris retires from Hunter Valley Training Company
From the Maitland Mercury report:
The man affectionately known as Mr Maitland has taken a step back from the company he built that has helped more than 20,000 young people find their place in the workforce.
Milton Morris, the founding chairman and director of Hunter Valley Training Company, announced this week that he had stood down from his role as director after 34 years as a key decision maker at the firm.
The former Member for Maitland, now 91, told the Mercury that he felt the time was right to take a step back.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Nov. 26, 2015.
The man affectionately known as Mr Maitland has taken a step back from the company he built that has helped more than 20,000 young people find their place in the workforce.
Milton Morris, the founding chairman and director of Hunter Valley Training Company, announced this week that he had stood down from his role as director after 34 years as a key decision maker at the firm.
The former Member for Maitland, now 91, told the Mercury that he felt the time was right to take a step back.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Nov. 26, 2015.
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