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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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

Deep time

A snapshot of the long term environmental and human history of the Maitland area going back hundreds of millions of years.

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

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.

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Thomas Dimmock, printing entrepreneur

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

Chas Keys 13/1/22 Chas Keys 13/1/22

Gentleman John Smith

John Smith, a convict who made considerable wealth from a business empire he developed in and around Maitland.