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The project is to develop content, and to design, fabricate and install prominent signage on the Plain Street boundary fence to attract the attention of vehicular traffic; and to write and produce a series of audio short stories to be made accessible via QR codes that will be mounted inmore
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In 2021 INSPIRE expands to offer five residencies, with $5000 stipends, across five heritage properties. Writers can choose from potential residencies at Woodbridge in Guildford, the East Perth Cemeteries, Peninsular Farm in Maylands, Samson House Cottage in Fremantle or the Curtin Family Home in Cottesloe. INSPIRE is an exciting opportunitymore
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Training is an important component of capacity building for National Trust volunteers, who open our places to the public and share the values and stories. There are two opportunities, one based in the Perth metro area and the other in Albany. How to make a submission Please read the expressionmore
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The National Trust manages more than 60 properties across the state. A number of these are open to the public for viewing. There is a desire to add to the visitor experience with a simple property brochure to introduce the key themes and stories to paying visitors to these places.more
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The residency is part of a program run by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers House Trust and includes houses across Australia. In 2021 three Australian composers will take up Prelude residencies: Aviva Endean, Matt Laing, and Dr Yitzhak Yedid. Prelude is based on the sentiment expressed by Peggy Glanville-Hicks in 1958more
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Great news! Work recently commenced to replace the unsafe balustrade at historic Woodbridge. Through the generosity of our supporters, five panels have already been installed but we need your support to replace them all. Located on the banks of the Swan River, Woodbridge is widely considered to be one ofmore
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We are on the search for volunteers to help in the following areas: the new kiosk serving customers and ticketing meeting and greeting visitors. The other very important role to fill is the Strawberry Hill tour guide. This role involves guiding visitors around the house and grounds.more
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Named after Margaret Feilman OBE, a founding member of the National Trust of Western Australia, the Margaret Feilman Medal recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate meritorious achievement or service to heritage in Western Australia. The medal’s namesake, Margaret Anne Feilman OBE, was Perth’s first qualified town planner and Australia’s firstmore
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Located on the banks of the Swan River, Woodbridge is widely considered to be one of Western Australia’s finest surviving grand 19th century homes. Originally built in 1884 as the family home for agriculturist and newspaper proprietor Charles Harper, Woodbridge has recently undergone extensive conservation work. Further work is neededmore
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The world is in a state of slowing down and recovering as we continue to manage the impacts of COVID-19. Through self isolation we navigate the complexities of our current global situation, trying to remove anxiety and uncertainty. As we discover new ways of ‘staying close’ to the things andmore
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The National Trust of Western Australia has partnered with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to establish writing in residence opportunities at National Trust properties. This is an exciting opportunity to tell Western Australian stories. Be inspired through residencies at National Trust places and being exposed tomore
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It is surprising to hear that anyone would have concerns about the heritage-listing of sewerage systems, thinking them “bizarre” and it does indicate that some people have no real understanding of the nature and importance of this vital heritage infrastructure. Industrial Heritage can be just as interesting and historically importantmore
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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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The National Trust of Western Australia has planned a community event on Saturday, 23 February 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 intomore
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The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) believes it can play an important role in creating a future where communities can work together to celebrate their similarities and differences.more
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The National Heritage Tourism Summit in Burra, South Australia brought together industry leaders from heritage and tourism from across Australia for two days in April 2018. The summit was convened by the National Trusts of Australia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy to advance themore
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The death certificate of Mortiz Wertheimer (who died in Perth in 1895) could not be located by his descendants. Rose Raymen, a voluntary genealogical researcher and member of the JHGS-WA took up the challenge and was successful. The Wertheimer family was keen to add Moritz’s first name to the plaquemore
