nsw On December 20, 1926 the first section of the City Circle opened connecting Central, Museum and St James stations. The underground and electrification of the railways was championed by Dr John J.C. Bradfield, who also oversaw the planning and design of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The initial construction and openingMore
nsw At the outbreak of war in 1914, the NSW Railways and Tramways Department was the largest enterprise in the state, with 45,000 employees. Over the course of the war, 8,447 men from the department enlisted and 1,210 of these men died as a result of their service. Some NSW railwaymenMore
nsw Surrounded by rugged gorges and mountains, Hill End Historic Site (Hill End) is located in the central west region of NSW in the Northern Tablelands. Despite its industrial history as a gold mining village, today Hill End is characterised by its charm and beauty. Its significance is recognised through statutoryMore
nsw In 2011, musicologist Dr Graeme Skinner was commissioned by Sydney Living Museums (SLM) to evaluate the sheet music collections held at SLM’s historic properties of Rouse Hill House & Farm, Meroogal, in Nowra, and Throsby Park (the latter collection having been relocated to SLM’s Caroline Simpson Library & ResearchMore
nsw A retired couple approached historical architectural specialists, Michael Bell Architects, with their long term dream; to create an Estate that would provide an appropriate setting for their fine collection of Regency furniture. This dream Estate was described as one that may have been built in NSW, by landed gentry, between 1832More
nsw Vaucluse House drawing room refurbishment draws upon authentic sources and traditional trades to re-create a room that the Wentworths might have known The drawing room is now considered one of the finest surviving colonial interiors in Australia. It was built and furnished by William Charles and Sarah Wentworth in theMore
nsw The restoration of the ‘Southern Gasholder’ was part of the Macdonaldtown Gasworks Remediation, a contaminated soil remediation project in Sydney’s inner-west. The gasholder’s superstructure was temporarily braced in February 2015, disassembled in July 2015, and restored offsite while its steel bell was restored onsite. Dewatering of the gasholder’s annulus andMore
nsw St Paul’s Anglican Church in Burwood is a beautiful example of Edmund Blacket’s suburban church, however year of use had cause its brilliance to dull. A series of lighting, heating and cooling upgrades had resulted in the space becoming cluttered with detracting elements. The timber ceiling and roof structure hadMore
nsw The causeway structure at Victoria Pass consists of two main stone retaining walls either side of the highway, with other smaller, ancillary retaining walls higher up the pass. The structures were built by hand using convict labour to the design of Major Thomas Mitchell (the colony’s Surveyor General atMore
nsw Sydney is a bustling city of over 4.3 million people. Amazingly within 2 hours travel by car you can go from harbour foreshore to pristine bush. This is the Blue Mountains National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Hundreds of thousands of hectares of wild emptyMore
nsw The Choregic Monument is significant for its form, material, craftsmanship and historical associations. The Monument is listed on the National Trust Register, the City of Sydney LEP and is an item located within a Conservation Area. The original monument in Greece is believed to be the first external use ofMore
nsw The process: Investigation – A detailed inspection of long term deterioration of both the interior and exterior was carried out before any repair approaches were proposed. The condition of the fabric was recorded photographically. The history of the battlements and turrets was investigated to inform an understanding of significance, materialsMore
nsw Because of the slow development of the lower north shore to the east of Miller Street, these houses were the first examples of gracious homes built for the wealthy in the Neutral Bay area of North Sydney. Built along the ridges with commanding views of Sydney Harbour they have all,More
nsw Everglades Historic House & Gardens will provoke and challenge environmental change by opening its closet to a secret stash of exotic animals in June. The Wunderkammer exhibition of ethically-sourced taxidermied animals by artist Rod McRae will be displayed at the Leura landmark from June 10th to 27 August (11am toMore
vic Photo: Walking art: Soldiers Hill Artist Collective’s Cliff Adeney in his studio. Picture: Dylan Burns. An art walk through Soldiers Hill will expand to include four private studio tours after the the first was “inundated” by visitors last year, Soldiers Hill Artist Collective’s Judith Bryce said. Soldiers Hill Art WalkMore
nsw History of Anderson’s Mill in Smeaton to be celebrated Coolart Wetland and Homestead in Somers among key properties that are part of the Australian Heritage Festival Australia’s Metabolist connection and a haunted asylum: the 2017 Victorian Australian Heritage Festival Journey back to Chiltern’s rich past Onward Soldiers’ artists More
nsw Lifetime Achievement – Judy Birmingham AM (Judy was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Awards for significant service to higher education, particularly to historical archaeology, as an academic, and to professional associations). Cathy Donnelly – Linda Babic Trade and Skills – Stephen Brooker TheMore
national Understanding Facebook The Australian Heritage Festival uses Facebook to share pictures and digital media content and keep the public up to date with our latest news and events. Facebook allows you to keep in touch with other organisers and spread the word about your event by posting on your pageMore
national At the Australian Heritage Festival we use twitter to keep in contact with you with the public to entertain you and keep you updated with all the latest news and events. Twitter also allows you to follow other organisers, talk to them and get to know their events. Why not become part of ourMore
national Explore! If you have never used social media, start by looking at similar events or attractions. Ask yourself the following questions: What social accounts have they set up? Facebook, Twitter, both or any others? How regularly do they post- once a day? Twice a week? What do they talk aboutMore
