From the Maitland Mercury report:
The new look River Royal Inn will be restored to its former glory with a twist. It will tell the story of Morpeth’s history through items of historical significance scattered around the 160-year-old property. Mr McNamara has been working with Morpeth Museum to document the town’s past as part of the rebuilding project.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 1, 2016.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
30th anniversary of Hunter Valley Steamfest in Maitland hailed as a global success
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Organisers, volunteers and sponsors of the 30th anniversary of Hunter Valley Steamfest were applauded this week for contributing to the event which is being hailed as a global success.
A Maitland council meeting this week heard how the event’s Facebook page received hundreds of thousands of likes and video views, not just from Australian followers but from train enthusiasts around the world.
The Steamfest coverage had more than 68,000 pageviews on The Mercury website and on Facebook It reached another 14000 people.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 26, 2016.
Organisers, volunteers and sponsors of the 30th anniversary of Hunter Valley Steamfest were applauded this week for contributing to the event which is being hailed as a global success.
A Maitland council meeting this week heard how the event’s Facebook page received hundreds of thousands of likes and video views, not just from Australian followers but from train enthusiasts around the world.
The Steamfest coverage had more than 68,000 pageviews on The Mercury website and on Facebook It reached another 14000 people.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 26, 2016.
Royal Australian Historical Society/OHNSW: An Introduction to Oral History – key principles that everyone should know
RAHS/OHNSW: An Introduction to Oral History
This talk introduces historians of all kinds to the possibilities and pitfalls of ‘making memories’ or doing oral history interviews with people about their experiences of the past. It asks why they matter as an historical source and how they stand in relation to the traditional written newspapers and archives. Come along and hear Oral History NSW President Professor Paula Hamilton discuss the value of oral history and share examples from her own oral history practice. Paula will discuss its value in particular circumstances and whether it is suitable for local and family historians to add to their existing expertise with this historical method. Paula will also share examples from her own work on local places in suburbs of Sydney.
August 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
This talk introduces historians of all kinds to the possibilities and pitfalls of ‘making memories’ or doing oral history interviews with people about their experiences of the past. It asks why they matter as an historical source and how they stand in relation to the traditional written newspapers and archives. Come along and hear Oral History NSW President Professor Paula Hamilton discuss the value of oral history and share examples from her own oral history practice. Paula will discuss its value in particular circumstances and whether it is suitable for local and family historians to add to their existing expertise with this historical method. Paula will also share examples from her own work on local places in suburbs of Sydney.
August 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
University of Tasmania genealogy courses
Writing the Family Saga
Adventure or romance, tragedy or triumph, legends of extraordinary feats or quiet tales of everyday struggles. What kinds of stories are there in your family tree? Writing the Family Saga provides you with an opportunity to develop key skills for writing fiction and/or non-fiction based on genealogical records. You will learn about crafting and polishing engaging and readable multigenerational family history narratives.
Place, Image, Object
Homes, heirlooms, albums and art; find stories in your family treasure.
The material world surrounds us. The objects and images we have collected, and places our families have inhabited, help us in researching our family history and memories. Homes, human-shaped environments like gardens, and inherited items (some valuable, others mundane) can carry stories down through generations. Places, images, and objects are imbued with the potential to provide immediate ways of relating to your family's past, and sharing it with others.
Adventure or romance, tragedy or triumph, legends of extraordinary feats or quiet tales of everyday struggles. What kinds of stories are there in your family tree? Writing the Family Saga provides you with an opportunity to develop key skills for writing fiction and/or non-fiction based on genealogical records. You will learn about crafting and polishing engaging and readable multigenerational family history narratives.
Place, Image, Object
Homes, heirlooms, albums and art; find stories in your family treasure.
The material world surrounds us. The objects and images we have collected, and places our families have inhabited, help us in researching our family history and memories. Homes, human-shaped environments like gardens, and inherited items (some valuable, others mundane) can carry stories down through generations. Places, images, and objects are imbued with the potential to provide immediate ways of relating to your family's past, and sharing it with others.
Explore Maitland Goal after dark
From the Maitland Mercury report:
For a limited time only Maitland Gaol will be unlocking the gates at night and letting visitors explore a darker side of life behind bars on their own.
This special experience will be available on Friday May 27, June 24 and July 22 from 6.30pm until 9.30pm, last entry at 8.00pm.
There are three different self guided audio tours to choose from, each providing a different perspective of life behind the bars.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 25, 2016.
For a limited time only Maitland Gaol will be unlocking the gates at night and letting visitors explore a darker side of life behind bars on their own.
This special experience will be available on Friday May 27, June 24 and July 22 from 6.30pm until 9.30pm, last entry at 8.00pm.
There are three different self guided audio tours to choose from, each providing a different perspective of life behind the bars.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 25, 2016.
Maitland and District Historical Society holds open day
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland and District Historical Society is having an open day this Saturday.
From 9am to 3pm, the public is welcome to peruse the numerous items that the society has collected over the years.
There will be old photos, model houses, and other memorabilia relating to the town of Maitland.
Maitland and District Historical Society president Keith Cockburn said the day is about people seeing where they are and what they do.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 24, 2016.
Maitland and District Historical Society is having an open day this Saturday.
From 9am to 3pm, the public is welcome to peruse the numerous items that the society has collected over the years.
There will be old photos, model houses, and other memorabilia relating to the town of Maitland.
Maitland and District Historical Society president Keith Cockburn said the day is about people seeing where they are and what they do.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 24, 2016.
May 24 marks the anniversary of boxing legend Les Darcy's death
From the Maitland Mercury report:
An exhibition to mark 100 years since the passing of Maitland boxing legend Les Darcy is being planned for Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Maitland City Council announced this week on the 99th anniversary of Darcy’s death, that it will hold a special exhibition of memorabilia, letters, and personal objects that tell the story of the man known as “The Maitland Wonder,.”
The exhibition will be held in May next year.
Darcy was born on October 31, 1895 and died on May 24, 1917 from medical complications, believed to be from dental work he received to replace teeth knocked out during a bout.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 24, 2016.
An exhibition to mark 100 years since the passing of Maitland boxing legend Les Darcy is being planned for Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Maitland City Council announced this week on the 99th anniversary of Darcy’s death, that it will hold a special exhibition of memorabilia, letters, and personal objects that tell the story of the man known as “The Maitland Wonder,.”
The exhibition will be held in May next year.
Darcy was born on October 31, 1895 and died on May 24, 1917 from medical complications, believed to be from dental work he received to replace teeth knocked out during a bout.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 24, 2016.
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