Max Dupain (1911–1992) is perhaps Australia’s best-known and most influential 20th century photographer.
The Library recently acquired the Max Dupain Exhibition Negative Archive with more than 25,000 negatives that were not part of his commercial business. Max Dupain and Associates was well-known for its architectural and commercial photography.
The archive, which concentrates on the 1930s, 40s and 50s when Dupain was at the height of his creative powers, includes many of his most iconic works including The Sunbaker, Jean with Wire Mesh and The Meat Queue. The Library is pleased to be the custodian of this enormous archive representing the full range of Max Dupain’s creative expression and is in the process of making this large collection accessible.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Plaques documenting Les Darcy fights not stolen from East Maitland statue
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland City Council announced on Wednesday that the missing plaques weren’t the result of vandalism, as feared by Les Darcy Committee members, but were removed by them earlier this week to allow maintenance on the iconic statue.
Engineers removed the plaques after noticing the base of the statue was separating.
Council projects and building services manager Graeme Matthews said that, ironically, the plaques were removed to prevent their theft.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 7, 2016.
Maitland City Council announced on Wednesday that the missing plaques weren’t the result of vandalism, as feared by Les Darcy Committee members, but were removed by them earlier this week to allow maintenance on the iconic statue.
Engineers removed the plaques after noticing the base of the statue was separating.
Council projects and building services manager Graeme Matthews said that, ironically, the plaques were removed to prevent their theft.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 7, 2016.
War exhibition Courage to Care officially opens at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition and educational outreach program, featuring Holocaust survivors as living historians recounting their rescue stories.
The exhibition highlights historical acts of courage in order to create an understanding of how everyone has the ability to stand up to racism and discrimination.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 5, 2016.
Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition and educational outreach program, featuring Holocaust survivors as living historians recounting their rescue stories.
The exhibition highlights historical acts of courage in order to create an understanding of how everyone has the ability to stand up to racism and discrimination.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 5, 2016.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Catholic Maitland-Newcastle Diocese 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray
An exhibition celebrating
the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of
the Diocese, Bishop Murray
Jointly presented by Maitland Regional Museum and the Maitland-Newcastle DioceseSt John’s Hall (the old Pro-Cathedral) in Cathedral Street, Maitland
Between Monday 20th June and Sunday 10th July 2016
The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray and presents the stories of people, families, groups and institutions within the Church or as part of the Church’s relationship with wider society, with particular emphasis on our region.Official opening 10.30 am Tuesday 21st June-ALL WELCOME
Open daily 10.00 am – 3.00 pm during this period
Jointly presented by Maitland Regional Museum and the Maitland-Newcastle DioceseSt John’s Hall (the old Pro-Cathedral) in Cathedral Street, Maitland
Between Monday 20th June and Sunday 10th July 2016
The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first resident bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Murray and presents the stories of people, families, groups and institutions within the Church or as part of the Church’s relationship with wider society, with particular emphasis on our region.Official opening 10.30 am Tuesday 21st June-ALL WELCOME
Open daily 10.00 am – 3.00 pm during this period
Further details &
Bookings: Janece
02 49334450 or janece.mcdonald@newcastle.edu.au Or
Michael.belcher@bigpond.com
Maitland Historical Society Lecture Meeting
The next Maitland Historical Society Lecture Meeting is on Tuesday 7 June and will be delivered by Heather Berry on “The Cobbs of Anambah”.
The meeting will commence at 5:30 pm in the Society’s Rooms at 3 Cathedral Street, Maitland – gold coin admission with tea/coffee available.
A future for the past: a symposium to mark the bicentenary of the Rum Hospital
Completed in 1816, the Rum Hospital was built to manage the health of the convict workforce, and it remains an important hallmark of Sydney’s character, architecture and government. The project was part of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s vision for an exemplary imperial administration.
On the 200th anniversary of the hospital, Sydney Living Museums invites you to join us at The Mint at 10 Macquarie Street for a symposium that explores the building’s history, heritage, architecture and politics. The daylong event at what was once the south wing of the hospital will explore three key phases of this significant site: 1816 and the health and architecture of the early colony; 1855 and the creation of the Sydney Mint, Sydney Hospital and NSW Parliament; 1976 and the rejuvenation of the south wing, the changing face of heritage activism and adaptive reuse.
Date: Saturday 30 July 2016
More information : Rum Hospital Symposium
St James Anglican Church at Morpeth nominated for State Heritage Register
From the Maitland Mercury report:
St James Anglican Church at Morpeth is being considered to be listed on the State Heritage Register.
The Hunter Valley’s first Anglican church north of Newcastle is currently being reviewed by the Heritage Council of NSW.
St James Anglican Father Chris Orczy said when the parish realised the 175-year-old church wasn’t listed on the heritage register they were quite shocked.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 3, 2016.
St James Anglican Church at Morpeth is being considered to be listed on the State Heritage Register.
St James Anglican Father Chris Orczy said when the parish realised the 175-year-old church wasn’t listed on the heritage register they were quite shocked.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 3, 2016.
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