act Manning Clark House – A place for ideas The daring modernism of the 1950s house in Forrest, Canberra, itself reflects the radical and adventurous spirit Manning Clark House fosters among its members. It is a place where Australians can be inspired to make their daily lives richer and more meaningful.more
sa South Australia’s Hospital for Criminal Mental Defectives. Designed by Edward John Woods, SA Architect in Chief from 1878 to 1886, the construction of Z Ward for Criminal and Refractory Patients commenced in September 1884 with the contract being let to William Pett & Son, builders. Work proceeded smoothly, completion beingmore
vic All store proceeds go towards the National Trust’s efforts to conserve and celebrate our diverse natural, cultural, social and Indigenous heritage. National Trust Members also receive 10% off all shop purchases. Second Hand Books Shop from a variety of genres including Australian art, history, furniture and gardening books. Whether youmore
sa The history of this congregation dates to 1848. On the 8th of May that year, a group of 21 people left the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, uncomfortable with the closed-mindedness of the majority of the congregation, and founded a new community of faith dedicated to the proposition that membership should bemore
vic Pentridge is a place that deeply connects to the social and cultural fabric of Australia. Until its closure in 1997, Pentridge was Victoria’s central prison and the most well-known and used gaol in the State’s history. Most of Victoria’s convicted and notorious criminals were gaoled there between 1900 and themoreLearn More
vic Step into our fabulous vintage clothing boutique in Melbourne’s iconic Block Arcade, showcasing a curated and ever-evolving collection of quality pre-loved and designer clothing, shoes, and accessories.more
vic Beleura is an associated property with the National Trust. Members receive discounted entry. Built in 1864 by James Butchart, the wealthiest man in the colony of Victoria, Beleura comprises twelve acres of pleasure gardens surrounding a Classical style villa designed by architect Joseph Reed. A monthly music program presentsmoreLearn More
sa Departing from the platform adjacent to the Moonta Mines Museum, the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway is a guided tour of the historic Moonta Mines State Heritage Area. Featuring extensive commentary from local drivers, passengers are taken past many historic landmarks of the former mining operations, including the reservoir, ore sorting floors,more
act Popular Canberra storyteller, Elizabeth Burness, trading as ‘History With A Difference’, brings stories of Canberra’s pioneering past alive. Note: Elizabeth Burness is retiring after twelve years operating the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse as a museum. Elizabeth’s collection will still furnish the museum for the open days on Sunday 10 September 2023 and Sunday 8more
vic Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill,’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland. Leila Armytage called her home ‘the last remaining oasis.’ Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflectmoreBook Tour
act Constructed of locally quarried bluestone, with a shingle roof, the building consists of the schoolroom and five rooms for the school teacher’s residence. The School closed in 1907. The residence was occupied by local families until the 1930’s, when it was used by church and community groups as a meetingmore
sa In 2004 the Trust received Zelling Reserve from the estate of the late Mrs Sesca Zelling (1918 – 2001) a long standing member of NTSA. It was Mrs Zelling’s wish that the property to be kept “as a wildflower sanctuary to preserve native flora on the eastern end of Kangaroomore
