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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James Wallis
James Wallis was the man after whom Wallis Plains, today’s Maitland, was named. He chose the original convict settlers.
Caroline Chisholm, humanitarian and philanthropist
Caroline Chisholm, perhaps Australia’s greatest nineteenth-century philanthropist, made her mark in Maitland and many other places.
Stan Dunkley, Maitland’s Town Clerk, 1949-1966
Stan Dunkley was a long-time Town Clerk of Maitland during a period of many floods and much new urban development.
The Gallery site
The history of the Maitland Regional Art Gallery site provides glimpses into European occupation and settlement in Maitland.
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.