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Maree Callaghan Collection
Maree Callaghan, former Mayor of Cessnock for 8 years, has kindly donated her collection of memorabilia to Special Collections.
The collection includes publications, videos, photos and artefacts and relates to the work done by the Northern District Women's Auxiliary to commemorate events such as the Rothbury Lockout, the Bellbird Mine Disaster and the establishing the Miners' Memorial at Kurri Kurri.
The Members of the Auxiliary were:
- Secretary - Julie Purcell
- Patron and Vice-President - Mayor Maree Callaghan
- President - Wendy Sternbeck
- Gail Ellis
- Annette Rees
- Doreen McSweeney
- Alison Roberts
