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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Maitland Scientific Society
An overview of the membership and activities of the Maitland Scientific (and Historical Research) Society that was active between 1887 and 1918, and that was a precursor to today’s history and heritage organisations in Maitland.
Jack Bowden Pryor
Jack Bowden was one of the many young Maitland men who volunteered to fight during the First World War. He served on the Western Front and was killed in action in October 1917. His family kept letters and other mementoes that help to tell some of his story.
Nowland’s Gap
William Nowland is credited with pioneering a major crossing of the Great Dividing Range near today’s Murrurundi.
Henry Dangar, first surveyor
Henry Dangar undertook formal surveys of the original holdings at Paterson’s Plains and Wallis Plains and paved the way for large-scale European settlement of the rest of the Hunter Valley.