vic The 58th Annual General Meeting will be held at 11.00am on Saturday 15 November 2014 at Mulberry Hill, 385 Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South, VIC, 3911 (followed by light refreshments). Please download the AGM Agenda, Minutes and a Proxy Form for those members who cannot attend in person but wishMore
national tas Sunday 19 October 2014 Commencing at 2.00pm Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site Cnr. Brisbane & Campbell Streets, Hobart The general nature of business to be transacted will be to receive and adopt the Balance Sheet & Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2014, to receive the Annual Report, to announceMore
act Frank Hodgkinson: Birds of Australia Frank Hodgkinson A.M. 1919 – 2001 has lived, painted and exhibited in many countries, in Australia, Europe and America. He is represented in major private, State and National Collections both here and overseas. He has written and illustrated three books, Sepik Diary, Kakadu and theMore
national nsw This Charter has been developed and endorsed by a range of public interest organisations, including the Better Planning Network, the National Trust of Australia (NSW), the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, the National Parks Association of NSW, Our land Our Water Our Future, the International Council of Monuments and SitesMore
nsw Mr Carroll said that the following appointments had been made in consequence of the retirements: Mr Alan Kerr, the incumbent Appointed Director (being the Director appointed, under the National Trust Act, by unanimous decision of the Elected Directors), has resigned from that position and been appointed to fill the casualMore
wa The National Trust of Australia (WA) 55th Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Awards will be held at: 57 Murray Street Perth. on Wednesday 12 November 2014, commencing at 5.30pm to 7pm. It will be followed by a festive season function. Please RSVP to rsvp@ntwa.com.auMore
national sa The National Trust is calling on the State Government to include the community in the discussion on the future of the Z Ward building at Glenside. The Government yesterday announced it has sold the building and surrounding land to Beach Energy. So far there has been no public consultationMore
national wa National Trust Chairman, John Cowdell said the decision was the only way to ensure the Artillery Drill Hall would continue as a live performance and cultural venue available to local community groups which currently utilise the Hall. “The ongoing heritage, social and community values of the Artillery Drill Hall includingMore
national vic The giant statue of Colin Firth in his iconic role as Mr. Darcy in BBC television series Pride and Prejudice has settled into its new home at Rippon Lea House & Gardens as part of the National Trust of Victoria’s Love, Desire & Riches exhibition, currently on show until SeptemberMore
national sa Fort Largs at Taperoo is one of only two forts built to defend South Australia. The other, Fort Glanville, is further down Adelaide’s coastline at Semaphore. Both forts have great heritage significance as evidence of nineteenth century defence strategy and technology. Now, there is a new risk to the fort.More
act ACT Heritage Walking Tours App The ACT National Trust has developed an app to help iphone users to explore Canberra’s best heritage areas via self-guided walking tours. There are five walking tours in the app, covering the beautiful areas of Reid, Blandfordia, Commonwealth Park and the Northern and Southern BordersMore
national The National Trust of Australia (NSW) has lodged its objection to the proposed demolition of the Harbour Control Tower (HCT) at Millers Point.More
act The National Trust is concerned that due process is being severely compromised. Letter to ACTPLA – 7 August 2014 Letter to the Canberra Times – 2 July 2014More
act NT(ACT)’s submission into the development of the Canberra Brickworks – dated 30 June 2014 NT(ACT) SUBMISSION To view the latest information about the development of the Canberra Brickworks you can go to the ACT Government Land Development Agency webpage: http://www.lda.act.gov.au/news/canberra-brickworks-environs-community-engagement-period-extended/277More
act NT(ACT)’s comments on the content of the Australian Heritage Strategy – dated 5 June 2014 NT(ACT) SUBMISSION The latest news on the strategy can be viewed at the Australian Government Department of Environment site: http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/australian-heritage-strategyMore
wa CEO Tom Perrigo said a call for expressions of interest for the heritage property reinforced the Trust’s responsibility for good governance. “It demonstrates both the transparency and accountability of the Trust processes for leasing significant heritage places,” Mr Perrigo said. The Trust has been mindful of honouring the advance bookingsMore
tas After some bubbles and nibbles and a chance to view Mandy’s artwork on the walls of Clarendon, Mathew Smithies, Managing Director, National Trust Tasmania welcomed award winning artist, Mandy Hunniford and Richard Mulvaney, Director, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery to take their chairs for a candid conversation. TheMore
national vic For more information, click here to visit www.gallipolioaks.org As part of its commitment to celebrate and preserve our environmental heritage, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has identified the Gallipoli Oak tree (Quercus coccifera subsp. calliprinos) as a symbolic link between the Centenary of ANZAC, the people of Turkey andMore
vic To all members of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) from the Chairman Article in the Age May 18th 2014 Many of you will have read an article in the Age on Sunday 18 May entitled “Como House under threat of carve up.” I thought I should make aMore
national nsw Heritage Festival Awards Australian’s Journeys Media Release 14th May 2014 In every corner of NSW, communities and individuals have banded together to help save and maintain our historical and cultural landmarks. These people have been honoured by the National Trust at this year’s Heritage Festival Awards for their outstanding contributionsMore
