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MAITLAND CATTLE

THERE was a slightly smaller yarding of cattle at the Maitland saleyards this week.

Bushrangers continued to be active, especially at Wollombi, north of Sydney, where a well-organised gang appeared to be operating. One of them, Patrick Bruin, who had arrived on the ship Hive in 1835, was arrested, clapped in irons and put in the watch-house. But in suspicious circumstances, he escaped, taking..read more

Maitland Wins Funding For Mri Scanner

A MEDICARE-funded MRI scanner promised to the region last year would go to Maitland Private Hospital, the Federal Government announced yesterday.

Maitland Cattle

A TOTAL yarding of 1033 head of cattle was sold at the Maitland cattle yards on Monday, an increase of 215 on last week.

Calendar Of Celebrations

MAITLAND Grossmann High School, one of NSW's four oldest schools, will celebrate its 125th birthday next year and is organising a number of events to celebrate.

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Maitland is located in the Lower Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia.

You'll find it about 160 kilometres from Sydney and about 35 kilometres from Newcastle.

Maitland history

Founded in 1820 as the point to unload and distribute goods from the Hunter River, Maitland is still bustling with activity and provides lots of things to do for both approximately 60,000 locals and its visitors.

Maitland heritage

In Maitland, you can learn more of its history on the Maitland Heritage Walk.

You can also explore its museums, such as the Maitland Museum and Grossman House, a townhouse built in the 1870s that shows Maitland as one of the most commercial cities in Australia in the 19th Century.

After you've breathed in Maitland's heritage, end your day with a saunter through its art galleries, including the Maitland Regional Art Gallery and the Maitland City Art Gallery.

Maitland Gaol

You'll want to sneak a peak at the old Maitland Gaol. It's no longer in operation, however you can now join a spine-tingling tour or sleep-over in the building and learn about its dark history.

Maitland festivals and events

Renowned for its exciting events, Maitland is host to the Hunter Valley Steamfest held each year, which celebrates the history of steam trains.

You can get your groove on at Groovin' the Moo, a yearly music festival held at Maitland Showground each year.

And you can't go past the agricultural extravaganza at the Maitland Show, or Tocal Field Days, held just out of Maitland at the Tocal Agricultural College.

Maitland Walka Waterworks

At the Walka Waterworks Complex, you'll discover the largest 19th Century Hunter Valley industrial centre, recognised for its Italienate architecture and attention-grabbing tall chimney.

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