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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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.