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Noteable artworks return to Retford Park

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Thanks to a partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, visitors to the Southern Highlands can view works from James Fairfax’s remarkable art collection hanging once more on the walls of their former home.
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Vale Ian Stephenson (1958-2024)

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Heritage advocate and UTAS alumnus, Ian Stephenson had a passion for Tasmania.
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Conservation Appeals – Church of the Apostles, Launceston

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Work is underway at the Church of the Apostles at Launceston through a Tasmanian Government Built Heritage Grant and funds donated via the National Trust Tasmania Conservation Appeal.
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Our Collections – Clarendon Door Porters

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A pair of brass door porters provides a hint of a grand banquet at Clarendon.
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Philanthropy

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The launch of a recently acquired Dorothea Pitcairn portrait at Runnymede provided the opportunity to bring together a group of southern Tasmanian philanthropists.
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Open House Hobart Launch 2024

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Open House Hobart is a must for all who are passionate about architecture and design in Tasmania.
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Longford House

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Historic Longford House, the home of Andrew and Meredith Meeves will be the venue for this year’s National Trust Christmas cocktail party on Wednesday 27 November.
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Vale Ian Stephenson

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The National Trust is grateful for Ian Stephenson’s many years of service. He has imparted extraordinary knowledge spanning history, curation, collections, art and culture. Ian was always warm, welcoming, energetic, and enthusiastic. He was a friend to many, characteristically good-humoured and extremely generous. Ian’s dedication to history and culture was
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Old Government House revived in major restoration project

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The $500,000 restoration of UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House is now complete, thanks to overwhelming public support and donations.
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Central Precinct Rezoning Proposal Withdrawn

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The National Trust (NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s recent decision to abandon the Central Precinct rezoning proposal.
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49th Annual General Meeting

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The 49th Annual General Meeting of the National Trust of Australia (ACT) will be held on 22 October 2024. For more information ACT 2024 Annual General Meeting
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Expressions of Interest: Food and beverage operator at Norman Lindsay Gallery

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The National Trust (NSW) is seeking expressions of interest for a food and beverage operation at the UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House.
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The NSW Heritage Forum

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The National Trust (NSW) was honoured to be a part of the NSW Heritage Forum. Held at the heritage listed Grace Hotel, the Forum brought together thought leaders in the heritage space. Keynote speaker Tim Flannery, Chief Councillor of the Climate Council, gave a thought-provoking address on the ‘urgent need
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Martin Davies Scholarship – National Trust Conservation Appeals

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The University of Tasmania will reactivate the National Trust Martin Davies Memorial Scholarship as an annual prize.
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Interview with Neville McKinnell

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The Australian Garden History Society and National Trust Tasmania conducted an oral history interview with Clarendon’s neighbour, Neville McKinnell.
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Tourism Showcase

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The Trust recently joined over 90 businesses to present the best of Tasmania at the Tasmanian Tourism Showcase in Hobart
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Our Collections: Franklin House – Hall Chairs

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National Trust Collections continue to grow, reflecting our evolving awareness of the cultural significance of our properties to our members and audiences. A pair of hall chairs acquired recently for Franklin House illustrate a Georgian approach of creating a sense of arrival.
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Unshackled – Convict Memorial – AMaGA Awards Shortlist!

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The Unshacked - Convict Memorial at the Hobart Penitentiary has been shortlisted in the 2024 AMaGA National Awards.
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Home Hill and Australian Prime Ministers

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Home Hill has an unusual collection – suit jackets associated with Australian Prime Ministers.
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Housekeeping At Clarendon

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At Clarendon, volunteers led by Ken Richards, Barb Milson and Annette Aldersea undertook a deep clean of all rooms.
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Built Heritage Activation

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National Trust Tasmania received Heritage Tasmania Built Heritage funding in 2023/24 enabling major work at the Hobart Penitentiary and Clarendon.
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