RARE GLIMPSE: In June 1915 the Newcastle Commercial Travellers' Association organised a procession and carnival on the King's Birthday weekend to mark Belgium Day and raise money for Australia's war effort. Picture: William Fraser
A RARE, 360 degree photograph of Newcastle taken more than 100 years ago is the centerpiece of a new photographic exhibition launched at Newcastle Museum on Tuesday.
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Newcastle Under Glass features images, all made from glass plate negatives, which have been selected by Greg and Sylvia Ray – the authors of several historic Novocastrian photographic books.
Greg Ray will host a special tour of the exhibition on Thursday at 5.30pm. The tour is free but bookings are essential. To hold your place on the tour call the museum on 4974 1401.
