City of Newcastle Australia: Hidden details of Newcastle’s late 1800s revealed through digital preservation project. “More than 5,500 images taken by renowned Newcastle photographer Ralph Snowball have been meticulously scanned, catalogued, researched, and uploaded online by Newcastle Libraries staff and volunteers, uncovering new insights into the people, places and daily life from the late […]

Late Night Live on ABC Radio National had a segment last night about the Catalpa rescue of 6 Fenians from Fremantle Prison, 150 years ago this month.

I have posted in the last two weeks some details of the story,

The guest was not across all the details of the story, however, but did a good job of putting the escape in the wider context of the Irish struggle for independence from Britain.

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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/latenightlive

Sydney Morning Herald: Out of 11 million photos, one news photo taken in the heart of Sydney is nagging Harry. “In a secret climate-controlled facility in Sydney’s west, photo specialist Harry Hollinsworth is working through The Sydney Morning Herald’s archives to save photos that brought history to life. The Herald celebrates its 195th birthday on Saturday, April 18 and Hollinsworth is […]

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University of New England (Australia): Digital Window Opens Onto UNE’s Collections . “UNE has launched its Collections Gateway, a digital portal providing access to carefully curated historical, cultural, and academic material amassed in the University’s unique collections over decades.”

Australian Jewish News: Sydney Jewish Museum launches digital archive. “The Sydney Jewish Museum has launched an interactive website to preserve memories, tributes and testimonies from the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack for the historical record. The platform, called ‘Remembering Bondi,’ allows community members, local residents, witnesses, victims’ families and anyone affected by the […]

BBC: Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack. “Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there’s a large padlock hanging on the door handle. Step inside, though, and you’re greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope scribbled on large sheets. All of them come from a makeshift memorial that was created after the 14 December attack at […]