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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Those magnificent men and their cycling machines
Bicycle racing, organised by the Maitland Bicycle Club, was once popular as it was in other parts of Australia. It attracted substantial crowds to cheer on the race participants.
Bob Watson - sprinting champion
Bob Watson was a Maitland runner, famous for his sprinting victories against all comers in Maitland and Sydney during the 1870s.