Stories of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

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A Place Called Hollywood

Hollywood, located near Jesmond in Newcastle, NSW, was one of several shanty towns that emerged during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

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Star Hotel Riot 1979

Just about everyone in Newcastle over 50 reckons they were at the infamous Star Hotel riot. And, no, Cold Chisel were not playing on the night The Star got wild …

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Whibayganba – the story of Nobbys Headland

Whibayganba – the story of Nobbys Headland. Documentary by Stories of Our Town.

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Shipwrecked – the story of Newcastle’s tragic coast

Shipwrecked – the story of Newcastle’s tragic coast

It's thought that more than 200 shipwrecks lay littered around the coast of Newcastle, ...
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1974 Sygna Storm

1974 Sygna Storm

2024 is the 50th anniversary of the huge storm that drove the MV Sygna onto the beach at ...
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Oh Buoy!

Oh Buoy!

Oh buoy! How did a huge steel harbour buoy find its way to a paddock in Brunkerville?
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London Beefeater Restaurant

London Beefeater Restaurant

We recognise the late Warwick Teece and the Leading Light Tower at Newcastle East - but who ...
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Stone Shelter Sheds – South Newcastle Beach

Stone Shelter Sheds – South Newcastle Beach

In 1904, Newcastle council initiated beach improvements, resulting in the 1907 construction of ...
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Fran Milburn – Dressmaker

Fran Milburn – Dressmaker

From the 1930s to the 1970s, dressmaker Fran Milburn made more than 200 wedding dresses for ...
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Newcastle Ocean Baths

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Dawn Patrol - Newcastle Ocean Baths | Image Carol Duncan The iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths ...
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The Obelisk

The Obelisk

Built in 1850, the Obelisk in Newcastle stands on the site of the first windmill in the town ...
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Glenrock Scout Camp 1960

Glenrock Scout Camp 1960

There's just so much to love about this photo from the Newcastle Morning Herald, 20th June ...
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The Ridge, Merewether

The Ridge, Merewether

Built in 1861, The Ridge - formerly Hillcrest Maternity Hospital - is one of Newcastle's ...
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Finding Your Family

Finding Your Family

Keen on finding out more about your own family tree? There are incredible resources available ...
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Duke Kahanamoku visits Newcastle 1915

Duke Kahanamoku visits Newcastle 1915

The 1915 visit to Newcastle by the legendary swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
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