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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The railway that never was
There were a number of proposals and plans for the Great Northern Railway to go through Wollombi. These were not realised.
Rail link to Sydney
The politics and lobbying behind selecting the route for a rail link between Sydney and the Hunter Valley.
The railway extends 1863-1932
Part 8 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.
Grandest party - July 1858
Part 6 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.
East Maitland to West Maitland railway 1857-1858
Part 5 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.