qld What is this document? Our strategic advocacy priorities outline four major issues that are currently affecting Queensland’s heritage. These issues will be the focus of the National Trust’s advocacy over the next 1-2 years. Heritage matters to the people of Queensland and the National Trust will continue to advocate onMore
nsw ‘The Magic Pudding’ is Norman Lindsay’s best known children’s book. He wrote it in 1917, partly to settle an argument with his friend Bertram Stevens of The Bulletin and Art in Australia, who maintained that children liked to read about fairies, whereas Lindsay said they liked to read about food.More
qld Donna Fraser is a former newspaper editor and publisher with a lifetime interest in heritage buildings. As Project Director at the Glengallan Trust, she played a leading role in the restoration and interpretation of Glengallan homestead and remains responsible for its ever-growing collection of items and documents. Donna will beMore
qld After 20 years in the Banking and Finance sectors, thanks to the GFC Ben realigned his career in 2012 to environmental and conservation management by joining the Queensland Trust for Nature as its inaugural external CEO. In 2016, Ben joined Skroo and Jude Turners private family group to establishMore
qld Dr Margaret Cook is a professional historian and heritage consultant, as well as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and La Trobe University (Melbourne). She was a Councillor of the National Trust from 1997 to 2003 and a Member of the Queensland Heritage Council from 1998More
qld Stuart is the Chair of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Advocacy Committee and was a member of the Queensland Heritage Council from 2010 until 2016. For the past 8 years, Stuart was the Director of Property for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, where he had the stewardship ofMore
sa 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
qld Jane Alexander is a heritage advocate with more than 15 years’ experience in private and community practice. Jane has worked on heritage properties, cultural landscapes and archaeological sites across Australia’s east coast, in both historic and indigenous heritage. Her projects have been the recipients of National Trust of Australia (NSW)More
qld Sharon Veale is Chief Executive Officer and Principal at GML Heritage. She brings a wealth of expertise and over 15 years’ experience in Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage assessment, management and conservation for public and private sector clients. Sharon specialises in urban planning, heritage and impact assessments, and interpretation. AsMore
qld Don Godden has dedicated much of his life to the preservation of the historic record of NSW, and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community through assessment and conservation of significant buildings and machinery and membership of historic preservation organisations. TheMore
qld IPSWICH ART GALLERY This heritage-listed building was originally the Mechanics’ School of Arts, built for a cost of 150 pounds and opened in 1861 by Governor Bowen. In 1864, the building was extended to the Brisbane Street frontage. By 1869, the Ipswich Municipal Council had moved in and theMore
qld Saturday 17 November, 8.30am to 5.15pm Day 1 of the conference features discussion panels, presentations and workshops over three sessions, as well as opening and closing keynote presentations. BOOK NOW Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Theatre, Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich (within Queens Park) 8.30am: More
qld Sunday 18 November, 9.15am to 1.00pm Day 2 focuses on community heritage with highlights from the work our amazing branches and properties undertake, as well as a workshop on the Great Houses events. Day 2 will inspire you to get involved. Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Theatre, Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich (withinMore
nsw About the Art Award Born in 1888 in Sydney, Evelyn Chapman was a painter who spent her working career in Australia and Europe. She exhibited in the Salon in France, before travelling to battlefronts of France following the First World War. She became the first female artist to depictMore
qld July 2018 – NTAQ Submission to Brisbane City Council BCC Development Application # A004862488, Goldicott House, 65 Grove Crescent, Toowong – proposed subdivision, change of use and demolition of outbuilding. The Significance: Mount St Mary’s Convent [Goldicott], erected in 1885, was the first poured concrete house in Brisbane,More
nsw The Committee assesses the nominations and makes recommendations to the Board based on Guidelines that identify outstanding service to the National Trust. Nominations will be held in strict confidence. It is requested that you do not discuss a nomination with the nominee or with your Committee/colleagues as official business, orMore
qld CEO Welcome “Dear Members, Welcome to a new financial year with the prospect of some very important projects ahead for the National Trust to deliver on our mission and add value for members. We are in this position from a platform built by loyal members, staff, Volunteers and Directors. MembershipMore
nsw Select the National Trust of Australia (NSW) as your chosen charity of an event. Whether you’re entering a fun run, bike race, coastal trek, dance comp, car rally, food contest or breaking a new world record … you can create your own profile page on the National Trust’s Everyday HeroMore
qld CEO Welcome “Dear Members, As the financial year draws to a close, I reflect on the many wonderful community events promoted in Queensland as part of the Australian Heritage Festival and the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Heritage Awards opened this year by our President, Dr Ian Galloway. I thankMore
