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Proposals are sought from consultant historians with a well developed knowledge of Western Australian history and experience in the application of the Australian Historic Themes Framework to the exploration and understanding of heritage places. The National Trust manages a portfolio of heritage places that have been built over decades onmore
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Proposals are sought from a consultant team experienced in working with heritage places to undertake an interpretation project that focusses on the Old Observatory and the work of the National Trust of Western Australia. There is currently no on-site interpretation of the heritage values of the Old Observatory. This projectmore
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Thursday, 18 October 2018 The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is pleased with Heritage Victoria’s recommendation to include Federation Square in the Victorian Heritage Register. The Trust pursued its nomination of Federation Square to the Victorian Heritage Register earlier this year, following 12 months of consultation with heritage and architectural experts,more
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23 Nov 2018 - 16 Dec 2018 Inside / Outside is a collective arts group hosted by the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. The title of this new exhibition reflects one of the worst droughts in living memory affecting large areas of the eastern states. The artists have decided to donate 30% of the price of sold artworkmore
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12 Oct 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 The finalist exhibition for portraiture by contemporary Australian women artists, which was first given in 1965 in memory of the artist Portia Geach, displays selected entries from artists across the nation representing the diversity in contemporary practice. The Award is recognised as one of the most important celebrations of themore
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24 Nov 2018 More than 40 local artisans will be selling their products ranging from jewellery and original artworks to kid’s clothes, dress ups and wooden plant holders. As well as providing the perfect opportunity to find unique, affordable and meaningful gifts in the lead up to Christmas, there will also be workshops,more
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4 Nov 2018 Discover the connection between the Mackinnon’s and the Melbourne Cup on a tour of the homestead. Pack a picnic and explore the gardens in full bloom, the newly refurbished swimming pool and surrounding parkland. Tea and coffee will be available for a gold coin donation. Weekend accommodation is available atmoreBook now
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Australia lies at the southern end of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of 8 major migratory routes worldwide, and provides important shore, waterway and wetland habitat for roughly 8 million migratory waterbirds that make the long journey to Australia each year. The journey extends from within the Arctic Circle inmore
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Mr Marshall was at the homestead yesterday to congratulate volunteers and staff on their latest achievement – elevation to the coveted Hall of Fame status by the online travel website TripAdvisor. The latest accolade comes after the National Trust property on the outskirts of Armidale ranked in TripAdvisor’s Awardmore
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The winners of the Australian Marmalade Awards were announced on Sunday at Beaumont House as part of the Festival of Marmalade. Jane Hasell-McCosh of the World’s Original Marmalade Awards UK, and Stephen Downes, Head Cook of Beerenberg, presented the awards to a packed audience. Home-made Competition From almost 200 home-mademore
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11 Nov 2018 Join us on Remembrance Day for a screening of the National Trust’s new documentary Woodbridge at War as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War 1. There will also be a moving installation of poppies handmade by our talented volunteersmoreBook now
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25 Nov 2018 This month we’re heading for the hills and getting away from the city on an all day trip! Bendora Arboretum is close to the Mount Franklin Road, 5km beyond Bulls Head Picnic Area. It was initially established in 1940 at the direction of Charles Lane-Poole, Inspector-General of the then ForestrymoreBook now at Eventbrite
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On Sunday 14 October from 10am to 4pm families are welcome to celebrate the 100th birthday of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding at the author and illustrator’s former home. This day of family fun will include delicious adventures for children and grown ups of all ages. For information on how tomore
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The Environment Resources and Development Committee of State Parliament is conducting an Inquiry into Heritage. The Trust has made its submission to the Committee and will present before the Committee in a few weeks’ time. The Committee will report its findings in the new year. We expect a fresh round ofmore
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The National Trust of Western Australia has planned a community event to re-launch Ellensbrook following significant conservation and interpretation works, supported by Lotterywest. Following an invitation only morning tea for Traditional Owners, the main event will begin with a welcome to country and formalities leading into a community day withmore
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The third annual Australian Marmalade Festival kicks off this Sunday 7 October at Beaumont House from 11am to 5pm with an event showcasing all things citrus and marmalade! Last week a team of judges spent two days tasting nearly 300 jars of marmalade to find the champion marmalade maker inmore
