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A Place Called Hollywood

A Place Called Hollywood

Hollywood, located near Jesmond in Newcastle, NSW, was one of several shanty towns that ...
Star Hotel Riot 1979

Star Hotel Riot 1979

Just about everyone in Newcastle over 50 reckons they were at the infamous Star Hotel riot. ...
Oh Buoy!

Oh Buoy!

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

London Beefeater Restaurant

We recognise the late Warwick Teece and the Leading Light Tower at Newcastle East - but who ...
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 ...
Fran Milburn – Dressmaker

Fran Milburn – Dressmaker

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

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Dawn Patrol - Newcastle Ocean Baths | Image Carol Duncan The iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths ...
Rick Pointon – Hey Rock ‘n Roll

Rick Pointon – Hey Rock ‘n Roll

Art Ryan describes Rick Pointon as 'Newcastle rock royalty', and Rick is perhaps best known ...
Glamour on Glass

Glamour on Glass

Glamour on Glass is a wonderful exhibition curated by University of Newcastle history student ...
Tony Robinson Time Walks Newcastle 2011

Tony Robinson Time Walks Newcastle 2011

In 2011, Novocastrians were delighted to see a visit by Sir Tony Robinson who was creating a ...
How much did YOU love The Beatles?

How much did YOU love The Beatles?

Beverly from the Newcastle Beatles Lovers Club explains to NBN TV in 1964 why she loves The ...
Newcastle Show – Max Dupain, 1940s

Newcastle Show – Max Dupain, 1940s

Max Dupain photograph of Newcastle Show 1940s - State Library of NSW

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