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Proposals are sought from contract historians to prepare an annotated bibliography/ historical sources review of material including books, documents, articles, images and photographs, artefacts etc, relating to Strawberry Hill, Albany. The outcomes of this project will support the National Trust’s team in its work across a range of disciplines. Themore
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24 Nov 2019 The railway line that forms part of the ACT/NSW border is the focus of our loop walk. Surveyor Percy Sheaffe and his team reached the Tuggeranong Railway Siding at the junction with the Old Tuggeranong Road in December 1913. The construction of this stretch of the Queanbeyan to CoomamoreBook now
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1 Sep 2019 Royal Bull’s Head Inn will be hosting Father’s Day celebrations on Sunday 1 September from 10am – 4pm! Bring Dad or Granddad and enjoy visiting the past while touring this beautiful heritage property and afterwards treat them to a free Devonshire tea! Entry Fee: $5.00 Children $5.00 Concession $7.00more
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10 Nov 2019 Once again, the National Trust (ACT), in collaboration with the Reid Residents’ Association (RRA) and the property owners, will open three privately-owned houses and gardens from the 1930s in Reid’s Heritage precinct. The houses and their gardens, which have not been previously opened, will be available for inspection. Meet themore
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12 Oct 2019 Tour the Homestead, garden and outbuildings and watch the working horses in action. There will also be other displays such as blacksmiths, craft demonstrations, basket makers, spinners and weavers, leather makers, bush bands, bush poetry, food vendors and much more. TICKETS Adult $12 Concession $10 Child $7 Family (2more
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1 Sep 2019 The garden is teaming with flowers, the trees are in blossom and the house is as charming. Opening its doors for the first time since winter, treat Dad to a tour and a BBQ picnic at the home and gardens of Picnic at Hanging Rock’s author Lady Joan Lindsay. Tours ofmore
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9 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2019 “There are great benefits of collecting art. The bond between the work of art and its owner is different from the bond established by a spectator. The former involves a sense of permanence like a marriage, the latter may be nothing more than a casual liaison.” Author: unknown Thismore
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27 Sep 2019 Commencing with an introductory talk in the drawing-room by our guest speaker, you will be taken on a ‘dangerous’ conversational journey while enjoying a four-course meal prepared by the chefs at our onsite restaurant, Lachlan’s. National Trust Members: $135 General Public: $150 To book please contact Old Governmentmore
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The National Trust (ACT) has made a submission about the heritage and environmental impacts of Light Rail Stage 2. See https://the-riotact.com/call-to-keep-act-government-…/317174more
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14 Nov 2019 - 16 Nov 2019 What makes this Fair so special is that you can take the opportunity to visit Lindesay, the historic harbour side villa dating from 1834. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch or morning tea in the courtyard or under the enormous old Plane Trees. Lindesay is open to the publicmore
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27 Oct 2019 Join this walk through the hedged and curving streets of a special part of Griffith. Garden City ideals guided its planning and are expressed through its streetscapes. Ideas about structures of society are expressed through its built form. Histories behind its features include traces of the aboriginal inhabitants of thismoreBook now
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13 Oct 2019 [NOTE THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE WALK ON APRIL 20] If you like ‘firsts’, this is a walk for you. Charles Robert Scrivener not only surveyed Canberra: he recommended the present site of Australia’s federal capital as the best of those in the Yass-Canberra district. In March 1909, hemoreBook now
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13 Sep 2019 Topic: Boer War Memorial, Presenter Jan Sim. Where is the Boer War Memorial you may ask? The artist was Adrian Jones and it is located in a very prominent position in the city and I am sure you have past it many times without realising. The South African Boer Warmore
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Brian Hirst is known for his interpretation and referencing of historic styles in his work, particularly the iridescent surfaces of classical Roman glass, and he will share his expertise with lovers of rare glass collections at Lindesay. Georgian Glass: Colonial Style features items dating from 1700 – 1840, includingmore
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Writer in Residence Program Co-ordinator The National Trust of Western Australia seeks a suitably qualified consultant to plan and implement a writer in residence program at National Trust places. The National Trust of Western Australia aspires to awaken the community to the value of heritage. The National Trust is amore
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10 Nov 2019 Florence, Ella and Hazel Porter made, mended and recycled soap, shoes, furniture, flour bags and much more, all on display Sunday 10th November. Find out how a soap saver works, what an egg has to do with darning and re-live sustainability as practised in the early twentieth century. Nationalmore
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9 Nov 2019 A bit of rock, a bit of pop and a bit of soul will lighten and brighten up the garden at the Norman Lindsay Gallery. This event is always a great evening; the seven band members play for the fun of it so gather your friends, bring a picnic, amore
