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11 Nov 2017 Have you just finished reading Jennifer Gall’s ‘Looking for Rose Paterson’? Well this bus tour will take us through Banjo Paterson Country and the author will be along to bring it to life. We begin in style with an inspection of the c1841 built Cliftonwood Homestead and property in Yass.more
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29 Sep 2017 - 21 Jan 2018 Georgian Glass features a range of stunning glassware dating from 1700 – 1840, and includes wine glasses, ale glasses, rummer glasses, jugs, and serving ware. This beautiful collection of glass nicely rounds out the domestic collection at Old Government House, and allows us to bring a new level of interpretationmore
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3 Sep 2017 Treat Dad to a special day out at Mulberry Hill to view a collection of 20 antique cars from the Mornington Peninsula Historical Vehicles Club this Father’s Day. Cars will be on display in the gardens of Mulberry Hill with their owners to show them off. House tours will alsomore
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3 Sep 2017 Enjoy a guided walk through this beautiful fern gully and learn about the native plants and trees that are preserved in this hidden landscape, while also keeping an eye out for wildlife. This 27 hectare property includes 17.5 hectares of rain forest, a meandering creek and a lush fern gully. Themore
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24 Aug 2017 - 3 Sep 2017 Quilts, lace and embroidery usually in store at Woodbridge will be on display during regular house open times Australian Lace Guild group, Bellevue Belles, will also be onsite demonstrating traditional lace-making. Quilts on display are on the National Quilt Register and include one of the oldest quilts in Australia, themore
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18 Sep 2017 Meet at Swanpool Cinema to watch ‘The Apartment,’ a 1960 American romantic comedy, winner of five Academy Awards, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley Maclaine and Fred MacMurry. Ticket: $20 includes drinks, nibbles, basket lunch and film. To book: Phone Elaine on (03) 5743 1570more
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3 Sep 2017 Olivewood Homestead, Renmark, in the Heart of Riverland citrus country, will host the public celebration of the 2017 Australian Marmalade Awards. With public tastings, a BBQ, Kid’s Corner, Raffle, Magic Show, displays, teas, music and much more! more
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11 Oct 2017 If you are one of the 11,000 nurses who trained at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, join us for a final hurrah at Ayers House Museum. Meet and greet from 1pm, then tour the home and enjoy afternoon tea. Wear your name badge and uniform if you dare! Bookings essential. Cost:more
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31 Oct 2017 Enjoy a frightfully fun evening at Ayers House Museum as we celebrate Halloween the Victorian way! Dress up in your favourite costume and prepare for a shadowy night of spooky stories and scary songs. See what’s cooking in the witch’s kitchen and hide under the ghoul’s blanket. Bookings essential. Times:moreBook now
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5 Nov 2017 Plants, tools, local produce, wines and ciders for sale. Morning and afternoon teas and light lunches. A special viewing of Riversdale’s Victorian Christmas – Victorian decorations deck the homestead. A display of poignant memorabilia from the region. Rare plants and growers fair, gate entry: $7 NT members andmore
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5 Nov 2017 Built as the home of Mayor John Hogan in 1879, the property sits in an acre of picturesque gardens. Interior timber floors and high pressed metal ceilings are beautifully restored. Details on booking. Bookings essential: Lynn 02 4932 0518more
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1 Nov 2017 Followed by a visit to the restored home of ‘The Manse’, home of Mt Druitt Historical Society, and a guided tour and Devonshire Tea at ‘Mamre House’, St Marys. Cost (includes afternoon tea) $35 memners, $45 non- members Bookings/enquiries: details available on booking. J Livingstone – 02 4359more
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10 Sep 2017 Guided tours of State Heritage listed Linnwood House (Guildford), St Bartholemew Church (Prospect), The Boothtown Aqueduct (Greystanes), The Prospect Heritage Precinct including Prospect Reservoir and many more local heritage treasures. Enjoy lunch at Fox Hills Golf Club. Depart Hambledon Cottage, Parramatta. $50 NT members, $55 non-members Bookingsmore
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11 Nov 2017 No cost or bookings. Legendary afternoon tea and raffle included. Ample parking. Enquiries: Pamela Wells – 02 9621 8645 or micpam50@gmail.commore
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9 Sep 2017 Sample traditional sweet and savoury delights while enjoying sweeping views of Sydney harbour. Cost $50 pp Optional glass of sparkling wine $8 Reservations essential Online bookings here or contact the booking office on 9363 2401 to reserve your place. more
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2 Sep 2017 Sample traditional sweet and savoury delights while enjoying sweeping views of Sydney harbour. Cost $50 pp Optional glass of sparkling wine $8 Reservations essential Online bookings here or contact the booking office on 9363 2401 to reserve your place. more
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30 Oct 2017 South Australia has many historic church buildings that have served their congregations and communities well over several decades. They have enabled congregations to worship and engage in missional activities, and communities to benefit in a wide range of ways. These beautiful edifices were imagined and constructed in times quite differentmoreBook now
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5 Nov 2017 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 1920s & 1930s in Reid’s Heritage precinct. The houses and their gardens, which have not been previously opened[1], will be available for inspection. more
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24 Oct 2017 Look behind the scenes at all aspects of the national broadcaster, with visits to studios in action. Soft-soled shoes are a must. The Centre is only a few minutes walk from bus stops on Broadway and George Street, or a 10 minute walk from Central Station. Cost (includes morningmore
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22 Sep 2017 We meet at Government House on Macquarie Street for morning tea before a fascinating guided tour of these two important historic buildings. Originally the Principal Surgeon’s Residence of the ‘Rum Hospital’ 1811-16 , Parliament House is Australia’s first and oldest Parliament. In 1845 Sir George Gipps and his wife movedmore
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27 Aug 2017 A sand spit across the Hunter River from the city of Newcastle, Stockton has been the home of early industry – from a tweed factory, a famous coal mine, mooring for tall cargo ships, and fishing. This small town, isolated from the main city, still retains a number of itsmore
