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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A deep-water river port
The deep river-port at Morpeth and two steamships that played vital roles in transporting farm produce from the Hunter and bringing manufactured and other needed items from Sydney.
A trip to Coal River in 1801
The 1801 survey trip of the lower Hunter Valley, and the two ships involved - HMS Lady Nelson and HMS Francis.