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12 May 2019 Enjoy a tour of the house and an Italian themed morning tea on the veranda of Surgeon John Harris’s property, one of the first colonial homesteads in the region and sited on the colony’s first land grant to James Ruse, as you overlook the gardens. Cost: Tour and Afternoonmore
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31 Mar 2019 The landscape story this walk explores is about the Oaks Estate precinct viewed as an assemblage of intrinsic features of the built and natural environments. The presence of the Molonglo and Queanbeyan Rivers in association with the landholdings, including “The Oaks” (1836), “the Robertsons’ house” (c.1912) the Queanbeyan RailwaymoreBook now
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16 May 2019 The Naval Historical Society of Australia will take Trust members on a guided walking tour of the historic sites of Garden Island which are normally off-limits to the public.
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30 Mar 2019 The early 20th century Allandale brandy distillery and bond store, which became the home and working studios in the 1970s,will be open from 1.30 until 4.30, on Saturday March 30. There will be three timed slots. Tickets include drinks and canapes. There are a number of works which are availablemore
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Les and Lois both received awards for their service to heritage protection. Les has been National Trust property manager at Armidale’s popular Saumarez Homestead since 2010. During that time he has received awards and recognition for the Homestead, including: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, 2018, as a result of Achieving TripAdvisormore
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31 Jan 2019 - 24 Mar 2019 The High St Dramas, follows on from the highly successful collaboration with the Maitland Repertory Theatre in 2018, which resulted in the innovative Church St Dramas and introduced our audience to a very different way of viewing local history. For 3 weekends in March our main street will come tomore
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3 Mar 2019 Samson House will be open on the first Sunday of every month for guided tours starting in March 2019. Take a look into the lives of one of Fremantle’s most important families who arrived in the Swan River Colony on the first merchant ship, the Calista, on 5 August 1829. Two brothers, Lionel andmoreBook now
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The innovative treatment is being undertaken by Modified Atmospheres and Simon de Montemas from Precision Pest Control and involves progressively heating the interiors of the Blue Mountains oldest building to 56ºC. The treatment targets pests such as borers and silverfish, both of which are notoriously damaging to historic buildings andmore
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17 Feb 2019 Labassa welcomes the International Millinery Competition back for its third year! More than 80 headpieces will be displayed throughout the house during our monthly open day of the mansion. The open day will include tours highlighting the story of the mansion, its owners and many residents. The tea rooms willmoreBook now
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23 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 Norfolk Island, a tiny Australian island in the South Pacific Ocean, is defined by pine trees and jagged cliffs. Sandy beaches include Emily Bay, with reef-protected waters. Norfolk Island National Park offers views over palm forests from Mt. Pitt. In Kingston, the Norfolk Island Museum traces the island’s colourful past.more
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5 Oct 2019 - 7 Oct 2019 The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) is delighted to be a Presenting Partner for the 2019 Great Noosa Trail Walk!moreBook now
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23 Feb 2019 Please join us on Saturday 23 February to celebrate the completion of works and to learn more of the rich history of Ellensbrook from stories told throughout the place. Gain greater insight into the significance of Ellensbrook and its pivotal role in the development of the Margaret River Region while enjoying themore
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18 Apr 2019 Tours of the homestead and site, including the story of William Bell who, with his parents and siblings, arrived in Melbourne in 1839. There will be a sausage sizzle with tea/coffee and biscuits available, $2.50 each. Pricing Adult $9 Concession $6 Child $3 Family (two adults & two children)moreBook now
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28 Apr 2019 One Day Only: Spud Fest – Celebrating all things Potato! Potato Games, Potato Craft and Treasure Mart. Try our delicious baked potatoes, potato pancakes and more yummy treats. Have fun doing the mash potato dance to live music. Heaps of fun for everyone. Cost: Adult $5, Conc $4, Children Freemore
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17 Mar 2019 One Day Only: Games Children Played – Toys, games and puzzles are waiting to be played, the old fashioned way. Merriment abounds as everyone can experience entertaining past times that will engage young ones and also bring back memories for the not so young. Come, have fun, enjoy ! Cost:more
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17 Feb 2019 One Day Only: – Join us as we welcome in 2019 with extended opening time, new displays and recently re-arranged rooms. Museum Volunteers aim to preserve and present the 1850’s to 1950’s lifestyles of the Tea Tree Gully community. Would you consider becoming a volunteer? Many different skills needed !more
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26 Jan 2019 Saumarez Homestead will hold its annual Australia Day Fun Fair again this year, with free entry to the grounds, gold coin tours of the homestead and lots more.more
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15 Feb 2019 This one day symposium will explore, through a range of perspectives, new approaches in museum practice and methodologies for the management of insect pests in heritage collections and buildings. more
