Lost Newcastle

Lost Newcastle Dedicated to the stories of Newcastle, Australia. This is the companion page to the Lost Newcastle group.

Joining this page means you can SHARE the posts - you can't share posts from the group as it is private. :) Established by Carol Duncan in 2012, Lost Newcastle shares the photos and stories of generations of Novocastrians. We believe that by capturing and preserving these memories, we are creating a valuable resource for future generations. Our mission is to connect people with the history of their city and to inspire them to create their own memories.

29/08/2026

711 Hunter Street revealed! Underneath the old Spotlight and Waltons cladding is the original 1920s Marcus Clarke facade. The site is being redeveloped, so let's take a quick look at its history.

The next Miss Porter's House - National Trust of Australia NSW open day is coming up!
29/08/2026

The next Miss Porter's House - National Trust of Australia NSW open day is coming up!

Dudley! Love the comment that this photo is said to be one of the few where Ralph Snowball captured his own shadow!
28/08/2026

Dudley! Love the comment that this photo is said to be one of the few where Ralph Snowball captured his own shadow!

It's Find it Friday! 🔎

Take a look at this photo from our Ralph Snowball collection. Do you recognise this spot? Maybe you've walked past it a hundred times, or maybe it holds a memory or two.

Have a guess in the comments and let us know if you know the story behind it. We'll share the answer later today, so keep an eye out.

If you enjoy a trip down memory lane, come back each Friday for a new mystery photo from around the Hunter Region.

Want to explore more of Ralph Snowball's photography? Search our "Ralph Snowball" collections on Living Histories, the link is in our bio.

📷: Dudley, NSW, 1896
This image was scanned from the original glass negative taken by Ralph Snowball. It is part of the Norm Barney Photographic Collection, held by Special Collections and Archives

A Sunday Special! c1886 engraving 'The Sydney-Newcastle Railway - Last Shot in the Tunnel'. Created by artist Edward Gro...
16/08/2026

A Sunday Special! c1886 engraving 'The Sydney-Newcastle Railway - Last Shot in the Tunnel'. Created by artist Edward Grosse, this collection of scenes was published in Town and Country Journal and shows the construction of the Sydney to Newcastle rail line.

05/08/2026

Wondering what's happening with Newcastle's iconic, heritage-listed Victoria Theatre Newcastle? Here's a project update for you from the Century Venues team. It was great to have a chance to share this with Losties.

Interested in family history? Newcastle Libraries can help!
31/07/2026

Interested in family history? Newcastle Libraries can help!

Today marks the start of Family History Month! Our friends at the The State Library of New South Wales are offering a range of resources online that will help you uncover your family’s past. Sign up for a free webinar, find out where to begin and discover the resources that will enhance your research: https://bit.ly/FamilyHistoryMonthSLNSW
You can also come in to our wonderful Local History library to start your research journey. We will be promoting more of our resources across the month of August so stay tuned!

31/07/2026

🚂 It was wonderful to walk through our beautiful state heritage-listed The Station Newcastle buildings this week to bring you an update on the next stage of the renewal. The next stage of the restoration and revitalisation is about to begin with the goal of reopening for the station's 170th birthday in 2028.

30/07/2026

A fabulous visit to The Station Newcastle today - update for you coming soon!

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The Junction, NSW
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