nsw The National Trust (NSW) recognised valued volunteers and staff with the annual National Trust Honours Awards on Saturday as part of the Annual General Meeting. The awards recognise individuals who have given outstanding service to the National Trust. Congratulations and thank you to all of our winners.More
vic The historic Barwon Grange, on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong, is ready to welcome in students for a day of historical fun and discovery.More
sa 26 Dec 2023 - 28 Jan 2024Originally built out to sea from Cape Jaffa on the Margaret Brock Reef and opened in 1872. The historic lighthouse was 41 m high and known as a Wells Screw Pile – designed to ideally suit the local conditions. The 8 roomed dwelling accommodated two lightkeepers and families with enoughMoreBook now
sa 3 Dec 2023A fundraising event for essential upgrade work on the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, with the premier of a locally produced drama production based on the Lighthouse story and performed by members of the Kingston Community Theatre Group. Sea shanties presented by the Mosquito Plains Strummers and the Kingston Community Choir, concludingMoreBook now
vic 3 Dec 2023The National Trust's Mornington Peninsula Branch is holding its inaugural Exhibition and Auction of pre-loved art, on 3 December at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. Viewing will commence at 11.00am with the auction at 2.30pm.More
vic 19 Nov 2023Team of Pianists presents C & C Rigg Bequest Classic Music in Historic Venues 2023 with Michael Petruccelli (tenor), Lisa-Maree Amos (flute) and Darryl Coote (piano).More
sa Rod Dutschke is a member of the original committee and he continues his commitment as curator to the present day. His son Bruce spoke at the celebration about the early days of the museum. Prior to becoming a museum, the building was used as a powerhouse for the CH SmithMore
sa Committee members were happy with the numbers of people who visited the museum on the free open day with many coming from out of town visiting for the first time. The blacksmith shop is always a winner with many people taking in the sound and smell of the working smithyMore
sa Museums visited included Kapunda, Balaklava, Mallala, Tea Tree Gully, Swan Reach, Mannum, Clare and Saddleworth. Our latest visit as a result of an idea from one of our members was to the Shannon Mausoleum at Moculta. The Mausoleum was originally the intention of Abraham Shannon, who arrived in Australia fromMore
sa It was wonderful to see so many volunteers our our major working bee held on Sunday 15th October. A successful day, the work consisted of sweeping floors, washing alls and windows as well as removing some stored “might-come-in-handy-one-day” items. Twelve people attended, including three much younger, agile non-members [under 80].More
sa As a not-for-profit, grant funding is vital to our ongoing conservation works and efforts. As our commitments with previous grants come to an end, it is exciting to know that future projects are in the works. The successful projects are across both built and natural heritage, ranging from general maintenanceMore
sa The replica plaque was unveiled at a ceremony held on the spot shepherd James Boor discovered copper on Monday, October 2023, exactly 100 years since the closure of the Wallaroo Mines. The plaque was unveiled by Copper Coast Council mayor Roslyn Talbot and local history volunteer Ken Rudd following aMore
sa 31 Oct 2023It has been 100 years since the closing of the Moonta Mines in November 2023. The Moonta Mines was once the “backbone” of the economy of the state of South Australia. Many people have a connection to the Cornish Miners and their families, who settled in Moonta in the 1800sMore
sa 7 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023The Martindale Hall Archaeology & Community Heritage Week offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the history and heritage of the magnificent Martindale Hall at Mintaro, South Australia. Come and meet the archaeologists and historians working to record the places, landscapes, objects and stories associated with this important heritageMore
act HERITAGE IN TRUST – JULY 2023 EDITION The latest edition of Heritage in Trust is now available. The feature story is about East Lake – and the proposals for the area as part of the East Lake Place Plan. It is one of the oldest parts of Canberra – seeMore
