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
nsw The 22nd Annual National Trust Heritage Awards took place on Friday 6 May 2016 at the Heritage listed, Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont. Quentin Dempster was the Master of Ceremonies. This prestigious event which is highly regarded in the Industry with the Minister of Environment and Heritage, Hon. Mark Speakman the keynote speaker.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
nt Audit House was built for the Commonwealth Auditor in 1938. The residence is one of a number built in this part of Darwin for high-ranking public servants in the 1930s.More
nt Mines House is a Type ‘E’ design by architect Beni Carr Glynn Burnett. The Type ‘E’ is an elevated, timber-framed, asbestos cement clad residence. The original design included asbestos cement roof sheeting, which was recently replaced with, grey Colorbond sheeting. There have been a number of changes made since construction,More
nsw The Yooroonah Tank Barrier at 5809 Grafton Road, Ebor, constructed in 1942, has historic significance as one of the last inland and most intact complexes of tank barrier systems in NSW, surviving from World War II. The construction of this inland defence complex came as a response to the nationalMore
nsw SECONDARY SCHOOL VISIT TO SAUMAREZ HOMESTEAD Why visit Saumarez? An example of Lifestyle Change The role of Primary production over 100 years – C19 and end C20 Wool and Australia’s economy – Saumarez and Land Use Then and Now? Adaptation with improved transport systems Women’s independence 1) Workplace- for familiesMore
wa Currently, the role of government in conserving heritage is divided between various departments and agencies which include the Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Indigenous Affairs, Department for Planning and Infrastructure, Western Australian Museum, National Trust of Western Australia, Heritage Council and Local Governments. While each brings particular expertise,More
