Nihon University
Newcastle Campus

About this site

This is the Nihon University Newcastle Campuses main online instrument to conserve and promote the significant heritage associated with the former Newcastle Courthouse building and the city of Newcastle in general. It aims to document the significant efforts put in place as part of the adaptive reuse of the former Courthouse building by Nihon University and allow for the greater exploration of the historical development of the site by the public.

Historic Room Names

To interpret and reflect the valued history of Newcastle and of the former Newcastle Courthouse, rooms within the Nihon University campus have been selected to acknowledge important people and places in the history of both the former Courthouse and the city of Newcastle. Click on a room to explore the story behind the name.

See the collection of
archival plaques

See our collection of historic plaques salvaged from the former Courthouse building commemorating the significant events that took place involving the Newcastle Courthouse and showing the evidence of its former uses. Click to this link to see the full collection of the moveable items that were throughout the former Courthouse building and their current repositories.

Heritage Walk

Explore the history of the Newcastle and the Newcastle Courthouse by taking the Heritage Walk through the campus corridors of Nihon University. This walk will guide you through the historical development of the former Courthouse and some of the important people and events that were involved along the way in celebration of the importance of this State significant heritage item to the people of NSW.

Newcastle Historical
Development

Explore the history of the City of Newcastle through key events and features from early beginnings as a significant coastal place for the Awabakal people to a burgeoning city of industry and trade. The historical timeline for the city of Newcastle can be found in Corridor 4 behind the main lecture hall or click here for more information.

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