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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Depredations by bushrangers
From its inception in 1843 the Maitland Mercury carried detailed accounts of the depredations of bushrangers. An account from early in 1843 provides an example.
Bushranging in the Maitland area
Bushranging started early in the Hunter and had two quite distinct manifestations.
Sex in the town
Prostitution flourished in early Maitland and Morpeth, aided by an unbalanced gender ratio and a lack of employment opportunities for women.
‘Doc’ Evatt
Herbert Vere Evatt, born in East Maitland, showed great promise from an early age and was to become a major figure in law, politics and international affairs.