Newcastle Family History Society Podcasts

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Narelle Austin explores the relationships between the European settlers of Coal River and First Nations peoples and uncovers the stories of Commandant James Wallis, Awabakal leader Burigon and Joseph Lycett—an unlikely trio whose interactions preserved Aboriginal knowledge and captured glimpses of a culture under immense change.

Join Dr. Pamela Harrison OAM as she describes the journey that transformed palliative care in Newcastle and beyond.

Benita Parker from the 'West Wallsend District Heritage Group' tells of the life and times of Jospeh Holmes and his family, after whom the township of Holmesville is named.

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Narelle Austen looks at the lives of convicts John Tucker and James Hardy Vaux and their significant co-operation with Commandant Thomas Skottowe, offering us a glimpse into a unique time and place in our local colonial history.

In this final episode of "How It Was: Advances in Medicine During my Lifetime", Dr. Pamela Harrison OAM reflects on groundbreaking discoveries, pivotal moments in patient care, and her personal contributions to the evolution of modern medicine.

Benita Parker from the 'West Wallsend District Heritage Group' recounts the journey of a traveller in the 19th century as he rides on horseback from Wallsend to Teralba, via Minmi through the heart of coal country.

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Narelle Austen explores the lives of Commandant Purcell, Commandant Skottowe, and the convict artist Richard Browne.

We respectfully advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that this podcast contains the name of a deceased aboriginal person.