• An Initiative of the Maitland City Heritage Group

This Heritage Kit has been compiled to assist owners of heritage properties in Maitland to care for their properties. Information has been selected to address some of the most common heritage issues and questions.

MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AND SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY
WORKS AND REPAIRS
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
FUNDING
HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLANS
HERITAGE AGENCIES AND ORGANISATIONS
LEGISLATION
LOCAL HERITAGE GROUPS AND MUSEUMS
EVENTS
EDUCATION
ARCHAEOLOGY
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND WEB EXHIBITIONS

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance is one of the most important parts of conservation work. Regular maintenance should be a regular part of any property management. This means that problems such as water penetration, termite infestation or vandalism so not get out of hand requiring substantial costs to repair.

While some maintenance can be undertaken by property owners, some types of work such as addressing damp problems or the repointing of masonry requires the expertise of tradespeople experienced in conservation work.

For a more detailed explanation on how to approach conservation, download:

How to Carry Out Work on Heritage Buildings and Sites . 

How to Carry Out Work on Heritage Buildings and Sites.
Twelve Tips on caring For Old Buildings
PDF Brochure ICOMOS/NAT TRUST.

SERVICES AND SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY

PDF (Current document) of Local List
Statewide Contacts can be searched via:
To find consultants who provide professional heritage consultancy services, go to the: 

Heritage Consultants Directory .

To find trades people who can supply materials or undertake maintenance work, go to the: 

Conservation Products and Services .

 

WORKS AND REPAIRS

Colour Schemes

Photos
Colour Card Wattyl? Heritage Range
Colour Schemes for Old Australian Houses Link

Maintenance Series 7.2: Paint Finishes
• Heritage Office 1998, online edition 2004
• Price: Free
• Description: researching and uncovering authentic paint schemes and how to conserve them

      Download PDF document [214 KB]

Plaster Finishes
PDF The Maintenance of Heritage Assets Plaster Finishes

Timber Repairs
Maintenance Series 5.2: Timber Repairs
• Heritage Office 1998, online edition 2004
• Price: Free
• Description: techniques for repairing timber in heritage buildings 

Download PDF document [187 KB]

Joint Repairs
 
The Maintenance of Heritage Assets pdf

Rising Damp

Maintenance Series 2.1: Rising Damp
• Heritage Office 1998, online edition 2004
• Price: Free
• Description: the control and treatment of rising damp, a major cause of decay in heritage buildings    
Download PDF document [101kb]

Roof Repairs

Maintenance Series 4.1: Corrugated Roofing
• Heritage Office 1998, online edition 2004
• Price: Free
• Description: advice on corrugated iron and steel, widely used for roof sheeting

Download PDF document [227 KB]

Paint Removal

Maintenance Series 6.2: Removing Paint from Old Buildings
• Originally published by SPAB, UK 1986, Australian edition, Heritage Office 1998, 2004
• Price: Free
• Available in hard copy only 
  Download order form

Render

Cracking of buildings due to shrink/swell in clay soils
The purpose of this technical note is to provide basic guidance to the owners and custodians of heritage buildings which are suffering cracking due to shrink and swell in clay soils. There are many potential causes for cracking and approaches to mitigating the problem. Specialist engineering and geotechnical advice is usually necessary. Download the technical note below for further information:

 

Cracking of Buildings Due to Shrink/Swell [110 KB]

 

Drought Related Cracking of buildings
Property owners are often concerned when cracks appear in their buildings. The following note provides some advice to assist owners with understanding the causes and provides some direction for assistance with the problem. Download the technical note below for further information:

 

Drought Related Cracking of buildings [20 KB]

 

For a more advice on maintenance issues down load technical information from the NSW Heritage Office site

 

Maintenance Series on the Publications Page .

HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Heritage Group Publications
Bourke Street, Maitland
Horseshoe Bend Maitland
Time Gentleman Please, Maitland’s Historic Hotels
Hay Barns and Dairy Buildings
Out of the Closet A History of Water
Hearths and Homes Nineteen Decades of Maitland’s Residential Architecture

Historical Research Libraries
There are other specialist heritage and history libraries in NSW that will also be of interest to those researching
heritage places:

 

Library Name	Collection	Address	Opening Hours
Heritage Branch Library	Conservation management plans, heritage studies, thematic studies, Australian & NSW histories, heritage monographs & journals, materials conservation	Heritage Branch 3 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150 Ph: (02) 9873 8591 Fax: (02) 9873 8599	By appointment Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, Historic Houses Trust	Early colonial architectural history, 19th century domestic manuals, houses, gardens & interiors, pattern books, trade catalogues, samples of domestic furnishings (e.g. wallpaper, curtains) NOT local histories or house histories	Historic Houses Trust The Mint 10 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 8239 2233 Fax: (02) 8239 2433	Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Archive of the National Trust of Australia (NSW)	Collection primarily for Trust staff but available to the public by appointment: information & images of significant buildings, cemeteries, landscapes, industrial sites and movable heritage, National Trust properties, local histories, NSW maps, heritage studies and image collection of National Trust listed items.	The National Trust of NSW Watson Road Observatory Hill Sydney 2000 Ph: (02) 9258 0123 Fax: (02) 9251 1110	By appointment Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Powerhouse Museum Archives	Materials conservation, trade literature, shop catalogues, images, museology, collected papers of individuals and records of organisations	Powerhouse Museum Archives are in the Museum’s Harwood Building Macarthur St East Ultimo Ph: (02) 9217 0533 Fax: (02) 9217 0433	By appointment Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Vaughan Evans Library	Collection primarily a research library for ANMM staff but is available to the public by appointment: Australian history, maritime history, maritime archaeology. The image collection is managed by the museum curators, not the library.	Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour The Library is located in Wharf 7 Maritime Heritage Centre, just a few steps from the main Museum building. Ph: (02) 9298 3734 Fax: (02) 9298 3730	By appointment Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
RAHS Library	NSW local history, early Australian colonial history Legal deposit for projects funded by Heritage Branch (heritage grants) and the NSW Ministry for the Arts (cultural grants). RAHS cataloging includes local government areas for increased local history usage.	Royal Australian Historical Society History House 133 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9247 8001 Fax: (02) 9247 7854	Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
NPWS Library	Aboriginal history and archaeology, cultural heritage management, history and management of national parks and reserves	NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Level 7, 43 Bridge St Hurstville NSW 2220 Ph: (02) 9585 6437 (02) 9585 6968	Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30am - 4:30pm Closed Wed

 

 

Funding

Maitland Local Heritage Fund
State Grant Programs
Commonwealth Grant Programs

HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLANS

1989 High Street Study
Digitize Plans at 1:100

HERITAGE AGENCIES AND ORGANISATIONS

Local Archives, Libraries, Museums, Repositories
Maitland Library
University of Newcastle Archives
Grossmann House
Edgeworth David Museum
Morpeth Museum
Maitland Gaol
Newcastle Local Studies
Newcastle Regional Museum

State  Archives, Libraries, Museums, Repositories

 

State Records    - access to the State Archives

Australian Museums Online - AMOL is a comprehensive internet site designed to help Australian museums and galleries make information about their collections available to a world-wide audience.

Museums & Galleries NSW - The MGF is the key independent organisation funded by the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Through its programs the MGF works to improve standards, foster self development and strengthen support for museums and galleries in NSW.

National Archives of Australia - The National Archives promotes good government recordkeeping and encourages community awareness and use of valuable Commonwealth records in its care.

National Library of Australia - Australia’s largest reference library enhances learning, creativity and intellectual endeavour. Through its collections and services it supports the dissemination of knowledge, ideas and information.

State Library of New South Wales - "The State Library's major subject strengths are Australian history, culture and literature, including Aboriginal studies, Antarctic exploration, family history and genealogy, business and management, social sciences, applied science, biography, health and law." It includes the State Library catalogue.

Mitchell Library website - Part of the State Library of NSW, specialising in Australian History

Associations, Societies & Trusts

Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists - Choose 'Archaeological Associations in Australia' from the menu. Includes the AACA archaeological consultants' register

Australian Council of National Trusts - Includes 'Endangered Places' list and links to State National Trust offices and International Network of National Trusts

Australian Garden History Society - Researching, enjoying and preserving Australia's gardening heritage, horticulture landscape design and architecture.

Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) - Includes AIMA's searchable Australian National Shipwreck Database.

Australian Institute of Architects - Has active programs in many areas relating to the architectural profession and also provides services to other sectors of the community.

Australian Society for Historical Archaeology - Choose 'Australian Historical Archaeology' from the menu.

The Institution of Engineers Australia - Sydney Division: Engineering Heritage Sydney A new website exploring the engineering and industrial heritage of Sydney and NSW.

Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW - The Local Government Association and the Shires Association together represent 152 general purpose councils in NSW.

National Trust - New South Wales - "The Trust’s mission is to protect and conserve our treasured heritage today and for future generations, while remaining an independent, non-government community advocate."

Organ Historical Trust of Australia - "The aims and objectives are; To preserve historic pipe organs and organbuilding records; To stimulate public interest in pipe organs which are of national or local importance; To encourage scholarly research into the history of the organ, its musical use, and organ music.

Professional Historians Association NSW Inc - Includes links to many history sites, history events and the PHA consultants' register

Royal Australian Historical Society - "Encouraging the study of Australian history."

Register of War Memorials in New South Wales - A research site supported by the New South Wales Government.

State Government Agencies

Department of Planning  

NSW Heritage Office 

Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales - Includes the Trust's museums, exhibitions and houses

Division of Local Government,  - Includes links to Local Government Directory

NSW Migration Heritage Centre values and promotes our diverse cultural heritage

National Parks and Wildlife Service 

New South Wales Aboriginal Languages Research and Resource Centre

NSW Government - State Government Home Page

NSW Government Architect

NSW Roads and Traffic Authority - RTA Heritage and Conservation Register and Oral History Program

Teaching heritage - (a professional development website for teachers)

Australian Government Agencies

Australia's Cultural Network - Australian cutural organisations, websites, resources, news, events

Australian Heritage Council - Includes the Register of the National Estate

Australian Heritage Places Inventory AHPI - The AHPI contains summary information about places listed in Australian State, Territory and Commonwealth Heritage Registers.

Australian Heritage Directory - A useful directory of Australian heritage links and online resources, including the World Heritage List, the National Heritage List, the Commonwealth Heritage list and Register of the National Estate.

The Australian National Placename Survey (ANPS)

The Committee for Geographical Names of Australasia (CGNA) 

Cultural Ministers Council - The Council is the Ministerial forum for the exchange of views on issues affecting cultural activities in Australia and New Zealand.

Environment Australia - Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage

Miscellaneous

Australia ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites

World of Old Houses - Helpful maintenance hints & links

UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. "UNESCO is working to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture."

LEGISLATION

Maitland

Local Environmental Plan   

DCP Maitland Conservation and Design Guidelines

Australian legislation can be viewed via the website of the Australian Legal Information Institute. Legislation relevent to heritage management is identified below.

New South Wales

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Heritage Act, 1977    

State Arms Symbols & Emblems Act 2004     

Commonwealth of Australia

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Australian Heritage Council Act 2003    

Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976

Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986

LOCAL HERITAGE GROUPS AND MUSEUMS

Tocal Homestead

Tocal Road

Paterson 2421

Ph49398901

Fax49398807

Email homestead@tocal.com  

Webpage www.tocal.com

Tocal Homestead heritage precinct dates from 1822 and is a fascinating collection of buildings which tell the stories of early agriculture and the families who lived on the property over 160 years.

Tocal Homestead offers a range of visitor services:

·         Weekend visitors - just call by adn visit between 10am -3pm, March to November

·         School Heritage Program - visit the website for details, book in with the coordinator for a fun and educational day

·         Group Tours - ideal for probus clubsw, community groups etc. a guided tour of the site, can also Include lunch (bookings essential)

·         Wedding venue - a limited number of weddings each year

·         Farm Tours - coach groups or schools - see a fully working farm in action

·         Conference and Meeting venue in a peaceful rural setting - seats up to 100 people

Grossman House 

Maitland Family History Circle

Morpeth Museum

Maitland Gaol

Australian Textile Museum

Edgeworth David Museum

Kurri Kurri High School

Cnr Deakin and Greta Streets

KURRI KURRI

NSW 2327

museum_kurri@yahoo.com.au

Phone: 49 37 4418

Events

Steamfest

Gaol Events

Education

http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/10_subnav_04.htm

Maitland Gaol

Sense of Place

ARCHAEOLOGY

http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/06_subnav_02.htm

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND WEB EXHIBITIONS

Click on the links below for a detailed insight into some of Maitland's richest historical sites. The exhibitions are based on interpretive panels erected on location.

• Queens Wharf Morpeth 
• Maitland Riverside Walk   
• Maitland Park and the Transvaal Avenue