On this page members of the Maitland and District Historical Society are sharing their research into a variety of aspects of the history of our locality. New stories will be added as they become available.
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Alexander (Sandy) McDonald
Alexander McDonald was involved in local government and business in Maitland from the early 1920s to the mid-1950s and was much interested in the development of the Barrington Tops.
James Wallis
James Wallis was the man after whom Wallis Plains, today’s Maitland, was named. He chose the original convict settlers.
Origin and evolution of Maitland SES
What is today known as the Maitland City SES Unit was established in 1956. It focuses on flood and storm damage management but plays roles in many other types of emergency as well.
Stan Dunkley, Maitland’s Town Clerk, 1949-1966
Stan Dunkley was a long-time Town Clerk of Maitland during a period of many floods and much new urban development.
