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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Brian Walsh 18/4/22 Brian Walsh 18/4/22

Rev George Middleton

George Middleton was an important figure in the fledgling community of Paterson’s Plains during the 1820s.

David Atkinson 5/4/22 David Atkinson 5/4/22

‘Doc’ Evatt

Herbert Vere Evatt, born in East Maitland, showed great promise from an early age and was to become a major figure in law, politics and international affairs.

Graham Dark 30/3/22 Graham Dark 30/3/22

Wolstenholme memorial

The memorial to James Wolstenholme, built of Italian marble and erected on the corner of High St and Church St, exists today in a somewhat dilapidated condition in Maitland Park.

Kevin Short 14/1/22 Kevin Short 14/1/22

Maitland’s first merchants

The partnership of Frederick Boucher and William Powditch, their store and wharf, and the development their businesses spawned along High St, Maitland.

Chas Keys 14/1/22 Chas Keys 14/1/22

Thomas Dimmock, printing entrepreneur

The evolution of the Thomas Dimmock family printing business in High St, Maitland.