Contents of April 2011, no. 27, issue:
Kurri Kurri reminiscences: horses provide horsepower - by Ken Marheine
An unbreakable spirit: convict Denis Dougherty - by Brian Andrews
Terrible murder at Maitland, 1838 - by Brian Andrews
Coalfield Heritage Group, Sir Edgeworth David Museum, Cnr. Deakin & Greta Streets, Kurri Kurri. Ph.49374418 (Brian Andrews)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Book recalls Hunter Valley nurses who went to war
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Along with the thousands of Australian soldiers prepared to put their lives on the line in WWI, 75 Hunter women volunteered to care for the wounded. With them were at least 19 nurses from Maitland, East Maitland, Paterson, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock. In her book Sisters of the Valley, Hunter historian Christina Bramble tells the experiences of the nurses.
Full article by Emma Swain availabe at Maitland Mercury, 29 Mar, 2011.
Along with the thousands of Australian soldiers prepared to put their lives on the line in WWI, 75 Hunter women volunteered to care for the wounded. With them were at least 19 nurses from Maitland, East Maitland, Paterson, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock. In her book Sisters of the Valley, Hunter historian Christina Bramble tells the experiences of the nurses.
Full article by Emma Swain availabe at Maitland Mercury, 29 Mar, 2011.
Maitland Council's vision for city open to public
From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland City Council’s four-year draft delivery program, unveiled for public comment today, includes an examination of the “can do” philosophy to ensure it aligns with the community’s vision for the city for the next 10 years.
Full article by Briony Snedden available at Maitland Mercury, 28 Mar, 2011.
Maitland City Council’s four-year draft delivery program, unveiled for public comment today, includes an examination of the “can do” philosophy to ensure it aligns with the community’s vision for the city for the next 10 years.
Full article by Briony Snedden available at Maitland Mercury, 28 Mar, 2011.
Maitland Taste Food, Wine & Jazz Festival 2011
The Maitland Taste Food, Wine and Jazz Festival is on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd April 2011.
Guided history walking tours will be hosted by the Maitland & District Historical Society.
Celebrate the "tastes and sounds" of the Hunter at Maitland's Heritage Mall.
Guided history walking tours will be hosted by the Maitland & District Historical Society.
Celebrate the "tastes and sounds" of the Hunter at Maitland's Heritage Mall.
Monday, March 28, 2011
History - Magazine of the Royal Australian Historical Society
March 2011 issue of RAHS history magazine includes:
- Bradleys Head: a Sydney Harbour icon
- School museums in New South Wales: a soxial history perspective
- Evolution of the Melbourne Cup trophy
- RAHS 2010 annual report
Group chalks up its half century - Mai-Wel Group
From the Maitland Mercury report:
The Mai-Wel Group's 50th anniversary client celebration. The event is dedicated to The Mai-Wel Group’s clients, carers and their families. “This event is one of the many in our yearlong calendar of anniversary celebrations,” Mai-Wel CEO Pennie Kearney said. “It is a time for all clients past and present to come along and celebrate The Mai-Wel Group’s 50th anniversary."
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 25 Mar, 2011.
The Mai-Wel Group's 50th anniversary client celebration. The event is dedicated to The Mai-Wel Group’s clients, carers and their families. “This event is one of the many in our yearlong calendar of anniversary celebrations,” Mai-Wel CEO Pennie Kearney said. “It is a time for all clients past and present to come along and celebrate The Mai-Wel Group’s 50th anniversary."
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 25 Mar, 2011.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Maitland 1955 flood history on YouTube
Stories of survival and rescue from the 1955 Maitland flood have been uploaded to YouTube by the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority and the State Emergency Service as part of a community flood education program. The stories can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/user/HCRCMA
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