Explore – National Trust

Kangaroo Island Bushfire Recovery

Kangaroo Island Bushfire Recovery Appeal The National Trust of South Australia has established two fund raising appeals to assist with the bushfire recovery effort on Kangaroo Island. The Trust is working with local residents in the fire affected areas to identify priority projects such as supporting the restoration of buildings

All Soul’s Anglican Church St Peters Conservation Appeal

All Souls Church St Peters in the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters is a locally heritage listed building built in the Byzantine style. It has a particularly wide nave and narrow aisles and a colonnade of closely spaced arches. The roof is constructed of Marseille terracotta tiles.

Ediacara Nilpena Conservation Appeal

The newly established Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation is proud to be associated with the National Trust of South Australia to conduct this appeal towards the conservation of the historic Blacksmith’s Shop on Nilpena Station in the Flinders Ranges. Nilpena Station is home to the world’s greatest Ediacaran fossil site recording

National Trust of SA Annual Report 2017 – 2018

Patrons 2016

Sir George Kingston Patron $5,000 and above Mr Philip & Mrs Suzette Chisholm Prof Norman Etherington AM and Prof Peggy Brock Mr George & Mrs Eleanor Hobbs Mr Chris Hughes Mr H Edwin Michell Dr Patricia A Michell Mr Peter† & Mrs Susan Morgan Mr Ian Wall OAM Mrs Pamela

Patrons 2017

Sir George Kingston Patron $5,000 and above Mrs Janet Angas Mrs Carlsa & Mr Derek Carter Prof Norman Etherington AM and Prof Peggy Brock Mr George & Mrs Eleanor Hobbs Mr Christopher Hughes Mr H Edwin Michell Dr Patricia A Michell Mr Peter† & Mrs Susan Morgan Mr Ian Wall

Undalya Iron Bridge

Undalya, is a small settlement in the Clare Valley. Its name, meaning water holes, is taken from the local Ngadjuri people who occupied the area at the time of European colonisation. Explorer Edward John Eyre camped there during one of his expeditions into the interior. Being an early thriving township,

Inquiry into Heritage

The Environment Resources and Development Committee of State Parliament is conducting an Inquiry into Heritage. The Trust has made its submission to the Committee and will present before the Committee in a few weeks’ time. The Committee will report its findings in the new year. We expect a fresh round of

Pilgrim Uniting Church Conservation Appeal

The Pilgrim Uniting Church building, dedicated in 1867 as Stow Memorial Congregational Church, is a beautiful example of ‘Revival Gothic’ architecture. The magnificent organ, originally installed in the Pirie Street Methodist Church in 1855, was the largest in the colony and has been continually upgraded since then. It was rebuilt

Heritage Tourism National Summit

The National Heritage Tourism Summit in Burra, South Australia brought together industry leaders from heritage and tourism from across Australia for two days in April 2018. The summit was convened by the National Trusts of Australia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy to advance the

Osmond Gilles Grave Restoration

Osmond Gilles (1788-1866) was one of the most significant and colourful of the early South Australian colonists. Prior to coming to South Australia, Osmond Gilles had been a merchant in Hamburg from 1816-1833; during this time he married Patience Oakden, who died without issue and he did not remarry. He

Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY I am physically fit, in good health, and adequately prepared to participate in this event. I will withdraw if I succumb to any injury or illness from which I have not fully recovered by the time of the event. I realise that I am participating

Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk FAQ

Can anyone do the walk? Yes, indeed, we encourage all people to participate in this event. Starting times – How does this work? The event will have a rolling start so as soon as you have checked in you can commence walking. Please arrive at your selected start location (Hahndorf,

Pioneer Women’s Trail Safety Information

AT THE STARTS Bring ticket on paper or mobile phone as check-in will be electronic You may start walking as soon as you have checked in and received your lanyard Take your mobile phone with you in case of emergency Carry a map: download and print, or pick one up

Hahndorf Pioneer Women’s Trail History

The historic trail The Pioneer Women’s Trail honours the early Europeans who settled in Hahndorf, and supplied Adelaide with fresh produce at a time when most foodstuffs had to be imported into South Australia. Within weeks of their arrival in 189 the women and girls were walking the rough bush

Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk Terms and Conditions of Entry

I am physically fit, in good health, and adequately prepared to participate in this event. I will withdraw if I succumb to any injury or illness from which I have not fully recovered by the time of the event. I realise that I am participating in this event entirely at

Marmalade Festival 2018 Competition Winners

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The winners of the Australian Marmalade Awards were announced on Sunday at Beaumont House as part of the Festival of Marmalade. Jane Hasell-McCosh of the World’s Original Marmalade Awards UK, and Stephen Downes, Head Cook of Beerenberg, presented the awards to a packed audience. Home-made Competition From almost 200

Pioneer Women’s Trail

The Pioneer Women’s Trail honours the early Hahndorf settlers who supplied Adelaide with fresh produce at a time when most foodstuffs had to be imported into South Australia. The National Trust of South Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land who walked for millennia these tracks on which