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.

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Rail link to Sydney

The politics and lobbying behind selecting the route for a rail link between Sydney and the Hunter Valley.

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The railway extends 1863-1932

Part 8 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.

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Grandest party - July 1858

Part 6 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.

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East Maitland to West Maitland railway 1857-1858

Part 5 of Lawrence Henderson’s account of the building of the Great Northern Railway.