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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Central Precinct Rezoning Proposal Withdrawn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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National Trust (NSW) launches Reconciliation Action Plan

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The National Trust (NSW) is proud to launch our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining our commitment to acknowledging, understanding and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Alongside our work with First Nations people in the communities in which our properties are situated, we recognise our responsibility to inspire
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Making Harper’s Mansion a-mazing again

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The rejuvenation of Art Deco icon, Everglades House, is now well underway thanks to the generous donations of members and supporters.
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Expressions of Interest: Food and beverage operator at Old Government House site

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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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Home Hill Pavilion Concept

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Home Hill at Devonport provides a rich visitor experience of Tasmania’s 20th century social history and Australian political life. It is Tripadvisor’s No.1 tourism attraction for Tasmania’s north-west. National Trust Tasmania is working with Devonport City Council to significantly increase its capacity to tell its story, welcome visitors, provide education services and host a range of events.
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Runnymede Collection: Dorothea Pitcairn portrait acquired for Runnymede

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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. National Trust Tasmania has received funding from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account to acquire a portrait of Dorothea Pitcairn for the Runnymede collection.
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National Trust Conservation Appeals – Martin Davies Memorial Scholarship

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The University of Tasmania is moving to activate the National Trust Martin Davies Memorial Scholarship.
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Runnymede Cottage maintenance requires funding

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National Trust Tasmania wishes to activate Runnymede Cottage as the Tasmanian base for an Australia-wide composer in residence program. We are, however, faced with some building maintenance hurdles, needing funding.
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