From Lost Newcastle member, Robyn Jeffries: Pleased to be able to share – my great great grandfather Henry Martin, far right, holding the boat. This is taken in the water around the Pilot Station where he worked as crew of the “Victoria” Lifeboat. (Olive Hoggan’s (also her gr.g/father) photo.) Henry Martin d.1899, No 2, Pilots … More Henry Martin – Victoria Lifeboat crew member
26 May 1974 – share your stories here!
Civic Park was a carpark in the 1950s
Photo from Lost Newcastle member Donna Dawson
Warners Bay Public School 1911 photo from Lost Newcastle member Katrina O’Connor
From visitnewcastle.com.au: Joy Cummings was Australia’s first female Lord Mayor and the Lord Mayor of Newcastle from 1974-1984. She had many achievements during her time in office and left a tremendous legacy to the city after her death in 2003. Her interest in politics began in 1938 at age 15 when she joined the ALP. … More Joy Cummings – Australia’s first female Lord Mayor
