The Doctor with No Penicillin - Dr Peter Hendry
The Doctor with No Penicillin - Dr Peter Hendry
When Dr Peter Hendry began his medical career, penicillin was still yet to be made available. As a member of the AIF he ... Read more
27 Feb 2012
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15mins
Tony Robinson on the importance of our heritage
Tony Robinson on the importance of our heritage
28 February, 2012 3:02PM AEDTLearning history with Tony RobinsonBy Carol Duncan (Presenter - 1233 ABC Newcastle)Tony Rob... Read more
28 Feb 2012
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7mins
Victoria Theatre
Victoria Theatre
Built in the 1870's, the Victoria Theatre on Perkins Street in Newcastle is the oldest theatre still standing in NSW. It... Read more
3 Apr 2012
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15mins
The Leading Light or Beacon Tower
The Leading Light or Beacon Tower
Newcastle has its very own castle turret on top of The Hill in the form of the Leading Light Tower, or Beacon Tower. It ... Read more
1 May 2012
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10mins
Herbert's Regent Theatre
Herbert's Regent Theatre
The heritage-listed Regent Theatre, formerly Herbert's Theatre, was built in 1928 and is considered one of the few remai... Read more
11 May 2012
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17mins
Resting in Pieces - The Christ Church Burial Ground Headstones
Resting in Pieces - The Christ Church Burial Ground Headstones
How often have you stopped for a rest on one of the low stone retaining walls at Blackbutt Reserve? Chances are, you're ... Read more
11 May 2012
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2mins
Central Methodist Mission
Central Methodist Mission
Newcastle's former Central Methodist Mission in King Street has been home to one of Newcastle's fine dining establishmen... Read more
15 May 2012
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10mins
Newcastle Obelisk
Newcastle Obelisk
The Obelisk in Newcastle stands on the site of the first windmill in the town which was built in 1820 to grind flour. Th... Read more
23 May 2012
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12mins
Newcastle East Public School
Newcastle East Public School
Newcastle East Public School is the oldest continuously operating school in Australia having started in 1816.
13 Jun 2012
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21mins
Newcastle's Flagstaff
Newcastle's Flagstaff
Newcastle's original flagstaff represented both the existence of the early colony and communications between the colony ... Read more
1 Aug 2012
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9mins