Monday, May 06, 2013

Financial Update In Newcastle


Some seats are still available to attend an information evening to learn about what's happening in the financial  markets at this time. With all the changes that are happening around the world this is a great way to get updated on the global overview of the financial markets. 

Australian equities will also be discussed and there will be another session to address issues of cash flow with  Newcastle Financial Advisor, Murdo Macleod. 





















Venue: “Noah’s On The Beach” 
Time:  6:30 pm Tuesday 7 May

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation and to secure your seats, just call 4940 0488 or email newcastle@fiducianfs.com  




Sunday, May 05, 2013

Newcastle Post Office With People

The Newcastle post office is an icon of Hunter Street. But architecture aside, we most often seem to see it without people! If you have any photographs of people inside using the post office, I'd love to know. 


Rally at Newcastle Post Office, Cnr Hunter and Bolton Streets, Newcastle, NSW
 - the banner on the side of the stand refers to "Recruiting Office" 
so the date of photograph is likely to be between September 1916 


Hunter Street Newcastle NSW   View looking toward the Post Office 
on corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets. undated.


Students dancing outside Newcastle Post Office, 
Newcastle Teachers' College, Australia - 1952


Newcastle Post Office, corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets. 
Soldiers’ Memorial Fountain is located in front. c1960s



Monday, April 08, 2013

Suz E Bee Candles Takes Out Prizes





Congratulations to Suzanne Blakestone and Suz E Bee Candles for taking out these prizes at the recent Sydney show!


Suz E Bee Candles are all handmade in Port Stephens, NSW using only the finest 100% Pure Australian Beeswax (from the Hunter Region of NSW) and pure cotton wick.  

As Suz says on her website, "They are not only a great gift for yourself or someone special, they are also beneficial in many other ways - to your health (by purifying the air you breath), to the environment (no toxic smoke) and to local beekeepers and their communities" 

2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Class 7: Two Moulded Candles, natural beeswax
1st Prize: Buzzing Bee Pillar

2nd Prize: Fern Pillar
Class 8: Two Rolled Candles, natural beeswax

1st Prize: 10cm Medium Pillar

2nd Prize: 10cm Large Pillar


The Suz E Bee range of handmade beeswax candles & products include:
  • Tea Light candles (various sizes)
  • Votive Candles & Votive Refills
  • Rolled Pillar Candles
  • Dipped Candles
  • Moulded Candles (Angels, Buddha, Fern Pillars, Beehive Votives, Bee Pillars, Crystal Chip Candles and many more)
  • Roll Your Own candle kits
  • Natural lip balm and furniture polish
  • Extensive range of handmade, colourful German glass candle holders & lamps.
I was shocked to learn that so many candles that look and smell nice are full of chemicals and artificial components, fortunately you don't have to settle for toxic fumes. 

Suz E Bee 100% Pure Australian Beeswax Candles and products are free from:
  • Petro-chemicals
  • Bleaches
  • Colourings
  • Added fragrances (unless specified)
  • Hardeners
  • Lead
  • Mould release agents
Wholesale, corporate and special occasions are also catered for.  Contact Suzanne  for more details:  sales@suzebeecandles.com.au

Friday, April 05, 2013

Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival 2013  Something For Everyone!

Newcastle Writers Festival - Friday 5 to Sunday 7 April 2013


Newcastle's inaugural writers festival is on this weekend with a great program and some stellar visitors sharing their stories and insights as writers. 

Get the Progam


For more information about the festival, to download a program or to buy tickets to the sessions, go to the Newcastle Writers Festival website.



Thursday, March 14, 2013

Looking Back: Sporty Women of Newcastle 1950s

Women's Softball, Newcastle Teachers' College, NSW, Australia - 1955

Women sporting club members with hula-hoops, Newcastle Teachers' College, Australia - 1955


Women's Cricket, Newcastle Teachers' College, NSW, Australia - 1955


Women's skipping rope race, Newcastle Teachers' College, Australia - 1956


Women's Netball, Newcastle Teachers' College, NSW, Australia - 1955