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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Rev George Middleton
George Middleton was an important figure in the fledgling community of Paterson’s Plains during the 1820s.
Poundkeeping in colonial Maitland
Pounds were important in the nineteenth century to keep escaped and stray livestock from causing nuisance.
Punts in the Lower Hunter
An introduction to the many punts that operated on the lower Hunter for about 150 years.
‘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.