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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The Long Bridges
An overview of the succession of Long Bridges in Maitland’s history, and concerns that the current one will be compromised as an evacuation route in the event of a severe flood.
Depredations by bushrangers
From its inception in 1843 the Maitland Mercury carried detailed accounts of the depredations of bushrangers. An account from early in 1843 provides an example.
Bushranging in the Maitland area
Bushranging started early in the Hunter and had two quite distinct manifestations.
