act Read about the discovery of the origins of the name of a Canberra suburb, the results of our annual Heritage Awards, what’s been happening and what to look forward to…click on the cover photo below….more
act In this issue we have an interesting article by Brendan O’Keefe about the design and history of what we now know as the National Film and Sound Archive. Click on the cover photo to enjoy this edition.more
nsw Read about climate change, the Australian Heritage Festival at the National Trust, conservation – a tale of two front doors, and trust for the future – partnerships to train the young.more
act Read about the early history of St John’s School House, check out all the wonderful Heritage Festival events happening over the next couple of months and find out about the C S Daley desk and unusual chair! Click on the cover to enjoy this issue.more
act This issue’s main article covers the journal written by two local explorers of the ACT and the region, George Jefferis and John Whelen. There is also a report on this year’s National Trust Heritage Award results and a special tribute to long-time members Dianne and Peter Dowling. Click on themore
act This issue features an article by Amy Jarvis and Jack Dunstan of the ANU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Trail. It also includes notice of the AGM, which is on 18 October with guest speaker Dr Sherene Suchy who will talk on “Three P’s for Estates: Planning, Provenance andmore
nt When I was born in Alice Springs on the 25th of July 1942 my father had to show identification before being allowed to see Mum and me as the hospital was under Military control. My family lived at various mining sites in Central Australia before settling on Dad’s block, GibeaniemoreShare your story
nt My name is Neila Boyle (Ivanetz) and I consider myself a real Territorian, having been bred and born here in Katherine. Both of my parents are White Russians who came to Australia to escape the turmoil in their Country. A number of other Russian families settled in this area andmoreShare your Story
nt Pine Creek & Katherine Trip by Trevor Horman After a 7:00 AM start, we first visited Pine Creek Repeater Station where we were met by our Museum attendant, Kevin “Bunji” Shaw. Bunji proudly showed us the extensive displays in the Museum. He also showed us the remedial works that had been performed onmore
