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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Pharmacies in High St during the 1950s and 1960s
Pharmacies have existed in Maitland’s High St since the 1830s. One, at 455 High St, operated continuously though under various ownerships from 1889 to about 1978.
Origins and development of the Ambulance Service in Maitland
The Maitland Ambulance Station was founded in 1924 in High St, later being moved to Rutherford. Its early development was based on public subscriptions, not government funding.
Dr R J Pierce, loved nineteenth century medico
Robert Pierce was a Dublin-born doctor who practised medicine In the Hunter Valley for several years. After his death a fountain was erected in High St in his memory.
Back to Maitland 1927
A ‘Back to Maitland Week’ was organised in 1927 to raise funds to build a new home for the Maitland District Ambulance Brigade and its vehicles.
