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Expressions of Interest for the Jarrahdale Mill Manager’s House and Mill

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The Mill Manager’s House was built in 1881 when Jarrahdale was the site of the first major timber milling operations in Western Australia. It played a key role in the export of jarrah around the world making a significant contribution to the State’s economic growth. The timber industry started in
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Restoring native bushland in Western Sydney

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We're working with Bankstown Council to protect a large area of native bushland in Sydney’s West. Known as biobanking, the project is increasing biodiversity and nurturing a bushland paradise in the heart of the suburbs.
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National Trust of Australia (WA) Election Notice

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Nominations are called from eligible members for the election of: Councillor (6 vacancies) – 3 year term from 2024 to 2026. Nominations will be accepted from Thursday 7 September 2023. In order to be nominated to be elected to Council, any Member must have been a Member for the preceding
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Moonta | Bringing History to Life

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Over the past two school terms, students from five primary schools have been using new technologies to bring the stories of the past to life. The Moonta Mines: The Magic and Mystery of Life on the Mines project has been partly funded through the Moonta Mines Heritage Project Grant and
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Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts

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On 31 July 2023 the Sir Henry Park Memorial School of Arts museum and cinema/theatre closed. The closure decision was made by the Tenterfield Shire Council as a result of the difficult economic environment and the Council’s financial position. The Sir Henry Park Memorial School of Arts library and café
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Clare | Disaster Resilience for Community Museums

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The History Trust of South Australia had obtained a substantial grant through the South Australia Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFCOM) to trial disaster resilience planning with four community museums, and the Clare Branch of the National Trust was offered the opportunity to hold one of these planning workshops. The
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Nominations now open for the 2023 Margaret Feilman Medal

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Named after Margaret Feilman OBE, a founding member of the National Trust of Western Australia, this prestigious award recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate meritorious achievement or service to heritage in Western Australia. First established in 1999, the Margaret Feilman Medal is managed by the National Trust. By nominating someone
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My Covid Scarf by Helen Smith Burston

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 My COVID-19 scarf came about after a friend in my knitting group decided to make a scarf according to the daily maximum temperature and rainfall and I thought the COVID-19 figures would make an interesting and topical subject for a similar project. I suspect the seed of an idea to
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Write-a-book-in-a-day: the not so secret garden

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It all started at 7:30am on a crisp Sunday morning on 30 July at Woodbridge, the task of writing a book in a day – a creative challenge and fundraiser in support of children’s cancer research. The self-named group of creatives, The Woodies began the task at 8:00am with the
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Auburn | Celebrating 50 Years

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Two years later, in November 1975, the Auburn Courthouse was officially “opened” by the Auburn National Trust after the Lands Titles office advised the building and land had been donated to the National Trust by the State Government. For the occasion, the Chair, Mr William Long, and Mr George Lambert
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Z Ward | A New Era

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After a lengthy and meticulous process, it is with great excitement that we proudly announce the title and keys of Z Ward have officially been handed to the National Trust. Currently, this historic establishment in Glenside hosts the immensely popular ‘Behind the Walls’ and ‘Adelaide Haunted Horizons’ tours. They have
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Collingrove | A Breath of Fresh Air

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The volunteer gardeners removed copious quantities of weeds, revealing extensive beds of bulbs (irises and daffodils) which will be a stunning massed display of colour in spring – well worth a visit!! Trimming back dead wood cleared the view across the garden beds to the paddocks beyond, and a planned
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Beyond the Front Gate – The WA Digger Book

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Before the National Trust acquired heritage places open to the public with the resulting property and garden volunteers, other volunteers had been diligently working away to fulfil Objective d in the Schedule – Objects of the Trust as outlined in the National Trust of Australia (WA) Act 1964. This task
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West Australian Landscapes

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Seven years ago, the Perth Guitar Quartet created a collection of work inspired by the stories of the East Perth Cemeteries, entitled ‘Sound from the Ground’. This week, they return to the Perth International Classical Guitar Festival to perform these songs and more, inspired by West Australian Landscapes. We had a chat
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New Exhibition ‘Shantaram: From Punishment to Peace’ opens at Pentridge Prison Tours

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The National Trust, Victoria, Gregory David Roberts, and Pentridge Prison Tours is proud to present, "Shantaram: From Punishment to Peace."   
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Expression of Interest – National Trust Tasmania (NTT) Board Election 2023

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Expression of Interest - The Trust is committed to maintaining a skills-based Board; to gender equality; and to regional representation.  It has considered the expertise of current Board members as well as future needs. The Board is also committed to implementing a strategic and sustainable vision for the NTT, its properties, collections, landscapes, gardens, and programs. 
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Board of Directors election 2023

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Nominations are now invited for election to the National Trust of Australia (NSW) Board of Directors.
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Waverley Park Homestead: Feature Artwork for July

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  Geoff Wilson was in 1927 born in Bridgetown, Western Australia and he settled with his family in South Australia in 1941. He studied at the South Australian School of Art and Adelaide Teachers College, and then became a secondary teacher. Geoff travelled to London in 1954 and spent 3
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2023 Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk

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This year’s Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk was once again a huge success. With close to a thousand walkers, it was one of our biggest ever! The National Trust of South Australia thanks all participants, stall holders, staff, and volunteers for making it a wonderful event. Overall, the event went very
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Conservation work begins on Everglades House

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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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National Trust Board welcomes Mark Phibbs and Luton White

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The National Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Phibbs and Luton White to its board. Mark Phibbs is a highly respected marketing professional and is currently Cisco Systems Vice President of Global Campaigns, Content and Industries. Mark has held leadership positions with Microsoft, Adobe and IBM. He
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