Heritage Walk – Retracing the Steps of Edward Denny Day
Overview
Edward Denny Day (1801-1876): The Hunter’s most loved but equally most maligned Lawman.
Day was appointed police magistrate at the Vale of Clwydd in January 1836, at Maitland in January 1837, and at Muswellbrook in October 1837. In June 1853 he was appointed stipendiary magistrate to Port Macquarie; after five years he was transferred back to Maitland, where he served until 1869. He retired at Maitland, died on 6 May 1876, and is buried in the Anglican cemetery, East Maitland (Glebe Cemetery).
Local historian Michael Belcher will lead a walk in the East Maitland precinct, visiting and discussing sites related to the life of Edward Denny Day. The walk will commence at William Street East Maitland. Following the walk, afternoon tea and a talk will be held in St Peters Anglican Church.