From the Maitland Mercury report:
Cath Bowen has taken her final photograph for the Maitland Mercury after more than three decades behind the lens.
The award-winning journalist finished up on Thursday with colleagues, civic leaders and community members paying tribute to the long-term employee.
“Cath will always be a foundation of the Mercury family,” Mercury advertising manager Sue Prescott said.
“Her contribution to recording Maitland’s history is like a time capsule that will never be forgotten.”
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 17, 2015.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
History : Magazine of the Royal Australian Historical Society - December 2015
Inside this month:
Royal Australian Historical Society
- Cultural diversities among female convicts transported to Australia
- Critically reviewing the critical review
- The first Australian murder mystery novel
- Fraud: a tale of the bush
- Teresa Taylor - pickpocket and property tycoon
Royal Australian Historical Society
200 Treasures of the Australian Museum, the Westpac Long Gallery, Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is embarking on an ambitious journey to restore Australia’s first museum gallery, the iconic Long Gallery. The project is jointly funded by Westpac, the NSW Government and donors, and will see it re-open as the Westpac Long Gallery in 2017, celebrating the AM’s 190th and Westpac’s 200th anniversaries.
Featuring 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum, the Westpac Long Gallery will showcase invaluable treasures from our world-class collection, telling the stories of the region and the nation. The First Bank Note and the Maitland Bar Gold Nugget will be on display until 20 December 2015.
Featuring 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum, the Westpac Long Gallery will showcase invaluable treasures from our world-class collection, telling the stories of the region and the nation. The First Bank Note and the Maitland Bar Gold Nugget will be on display until 20 December 2015.
Popular Branxton principal Mark Ouvrier farewells the schoolyard after 50 years
From the Maitland Mercury report:
When Mark Ouvrier embarked on his first day of school he was five years old. Next week, when the final school bell for the year rings, he will leave the playground for the last time. More than half a century later.
Mr Ouvrier has served as a principal in at least six schools for 30 of his 39 teaching years.
The last 15 were at Branxton Public School.
He will retire at the same time as his wife Maria, who has worked as a teacher’s aid at Branxton Public School for 15 years.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 15, 2015.
When Mark Ouvrier embarked on his first day of school he was five years old. Next week, when the final school bell for the year rings, he will leave the playground for the last time. More than half a century later.
Mr Ouvrier has served as a principal in at least six schools for 30 of his 39 teaching years.
The last 15 were at Branxton Public School.
He will retire at the same time as his wife Maria, who has worked as a teacher’s aid at Branxton Public School for 15 years.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 15, 2015.
Friends of Maitland Library celebrate 20th anniversary with a calendar of drawings of historic places
From the Maitland Mercury report:
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Friends of Maitland Library have produced a calendar with drawings of historic places in the city, the work of former Maitland Mercury chief photographer David Oberdorf.
The 2016 calendar sells for $10 and all proceeds go to support library services in Maitland.
Scenes illustrated include St Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Maitland, the Imperial and Grand Junction Hotels in Maitland, Morpeth Bridge, Maitland Town Hall, the Walka Water Works at Oakhampton and St Peter’s Church in East Maitland.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 13, 2015.
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Friends of Maitland Library have produced a calendar with drawings of historic places in the city, the work of former Maitland Mercury chief photographer David Oberdorf.
The 2016 calendar sells for $10 and all proceeds go to support library services in Maitland.
Scenes illustrated include St Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Maitland, the Imperial and Grand Junction Hotels in Maitland, Morpeth Bridge, Maitland Town Hall, the Walka Water Works at Oakhampton and St Peter’s Church in East Maitland.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 13, 2015.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Walka Water Scheme recognised by Engineers Australia
From the Newcastle Herald report:
The scheme that gave Newcastle its first running water supply will be recognised for its national engineering significance on Monday.
In 1885 the Walka Water Scheme gave Newcastle running water for the first time.
Drawn from the Hunter River near Maitland, the system brought water enclosed in pipes and stored in roofed reservoirs all the way through the system.
It was Australia’s first filtered water source, and provided protection from disease-causing pollution that according to Local heritage engineering expert Bill Jordan even some modern Australian schemes can’t achieve.
Full article available at Newcastle Herald, Dec. 7, 2015.
The scheme that gave Newcastle its first running water supply will be recognised for its national engineering significance on Monday.
In 1885 the Walka Water Scheme gave Newcastle running water for the first time.
Drawn from the Hunter River near Maitland, the system brought water enclosed in pipes and stored in roofed reservoirs all the way through the system.
It was Australia’s first filtered water source, and provided protection from disease-causing pollution that according to Local heritage engineering expert Bill Jordan even some modern Australian schemes can’t achieve.
Full article available at Newcastle Herald, Dec. 7, 2015.
Louth Park boys release a book of rugby league historical recollections
From the Maitland Mercury report:
What do South Sydney, Maitland and South End have in common? Louth Park boy Fairleigh and Doherty tell all in their latest book.
It is this connection as mates, fondness for Maitland and love of rugby league which has seen them combine forces for their fifth historical book.
Pride, Passion and the Glory: Three Clubs and One Tradition takes a closer look at the relationship between the South Sydney, Maitland and South End clubs.
They focus on five main players – internationals John “Whacka” Graves and Jim Morgan as well as Frank Threlfo, Les Drew and the recently departed Merv Wright.
But this latest offering wouldn’t have happened without their last about the Maitland Police Boys Club.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 10, 2015.
What do South Sydney, Maitland and South End have in common? Louth Park boy Fairleigh and Doherty tell all in their latest book.
It is this connection as mates, fondness for Maitland and love of rugby league which has seen them combine forces for their fifth historical book.
They focus on five main players – internationals John “Whacka” Graves and Jim Morgan as well as Frank Threlfo, Les Drew and the recently departed Merv Wright.
But this latest offering wouldn’t have happened without their last about the Maitland Police Boys Club.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Dec. 10, 2015.
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