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Norman Lindsay Gallery Reopens this Saturday

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Great News! Norman Lindsay Gallery will reopen to the public this Saturday 2nd November, following the bushfires in the Blue Mountains. Thank you everyone for your support.
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More mystery, more Miss Fisher

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Due to the amazing success of the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition, with almost 30,000 visitors in the first six weeks, the National Trust and Every Cloud Productions have extended the exhibition at Rippon Lea House and Gardens until Sunday 1 December so visitors can enjoy Miss Fisher’s mysterious
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Margaret Feilman 22 June 1921 – 24 September 2013

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The daughter of Herbert Bernard and Ethel Anne Feilman, older sister of Patricia, and younger sister of her brother John (died on 29 September 1922 aged two). Margaret Anne Feilman was born on 22 June 1921 and grew up in the state’s south-west. Her love of the environment stemmed from
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National Trust (NSW) Board Elections 2013

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Nomination for the 2013 Election to the Board for the National Trust of Australia (NSW) UPDATE 2/12/2013: CERTIFICATE AS TO RESULTS OF 2013 DIRECTORS’ ELECTION UPDATE 14/10/2013: View candidate information for this year’s nominations. Applications were received on Friday 13 September from nine (9) members listed below, for nomination as
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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: television, costumes and an App

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The following article was written by Martin Green, Learning & Interpretations Manager, National Trust of Australia (Vic) and appeared in the September – October 2013 issue of Museum Australia’s INSITE magazine. Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is an action-packed whodunit television series broadcast on ABC1, featuring Essie Davies as the extraordinary
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Politics and play at the Curtin Family Home

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  Michelle Grattan AO will present this year’s Curtin Family Home Lecture entitled Modern Labor: What would John Curtin think? at the Grove Library, Peppermint Grove at 6pm on 25 November to celebrate the work and life of war time Prime Minister John Curtin, his wife Elsie, and their family.
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News Notice of Election, 2013

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Notice of Election In accordance with the Constitution of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), two Directorships will become vacant in November 2013. Retiring directors are eligible for re-election. Nominations are invited for Directorships and must be received by the Company Secretary by 5pm on 5th October 2013 at the
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National Trust (NSW) welcomes leading professionals as new Board Members

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The President of the National Trust of Australia (NSW), Ian Carroll OAM, is pleased to announce the appointment of two outstanding new directors to the Board – renowned architect Clive Lucas and chartered accountant Alan Kerr. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/Assets/13161/1/MediaReleaseBoardAppointments.pdf
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Community Heritage webs resource

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Help us collect and share your stories! The new website www.communityheritage.net.au lets us upload images, information and video about things important to our own histories – people, places, events and groups. https://www.communityheritage.net.au/
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New Community Heritage website

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Help us collect and share your stories! The new website www.communityheritage.net.au lets us upload images, information and video about things important to our own histories – people, places, events and groups. https://www.communityheritage.net.au/
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Mining State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment

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The NSW Government is seeking public feedback before Monday 12 August 2013 on an amendment to the Mining State Environmental Planning Policy. The National Trust is currently examining this document and the accompanying rationale. In view of the very short period for public comment the Trust seeks to alert people
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National Trust Register of Significant Trees

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The National Trusts of Australia have collaborated to create a National Register of Significant Trees. This Register is consistent with our mission to protect and celebrate Australia’s heritage. Please note that whilst there are 2,500 significant tree records compiled over 30 years by the individual National Trusts across Australia, these
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2013 Greens Election Statement

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Please click here for the 2013 Greens election statement with regards to National Trust issues.
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Queen’s Birthday Awards to Australian Council of National Trusts Directors

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AM ( Member of the Order of Australia) awards were granted to: Emeritus Professor Norman Alan ETHERINGTON, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to education, particularly in the discipline of history, through contributions to heritage preservation, and to the community. Mr Trevor Colin HORMAN, Darwin NT 0800 For significant
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ACNT Board members receive Queen’s Birthday honours

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MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA WAS AWARDED TO: Emeritus Professor Norman Alan ETHERINGTON, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to education, particularly in the discipline of history, through contributions to heritage preservation, and to the community. Mr Trevor Colin HORMAN, Darwin NT 0800 For significant service to
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National Trust Interim Review of the NSW Planning System White Paper

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The National Trust of Australia (NSW) will be preparing a formal response to the NSW Government’s exhibition of its White Paper near the end of June, 2013 when the public exhibition period ends. http://www.heritagespace.com.au/news/484-national-trust-guidelines-for-commenting-on-white-paper
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Better Planning Network Final White Paper Submission Guide

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The Better Planning Network has released its Final White PaperSubmission Guide providing guidance (including heritage issues) for submissions to the NSW Government’s exhibited White Paper.  
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ANZAC roots grow through Gallipoli Oak trees

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To commemorate the ANZAC spirit and celebrate the Centenary of ANZAC, the National Trust Australia (Victoria) will plant 2000 juvenile Gallipoli Oak Trees in Victorian primary school grounds between 2015 and 2018 as part of the Gallipoli Oak Trees project. Giving ANZAC memories a new life, the Gallipoli Oak Trees
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Victoria’s iconic heritage needs your help

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Victoria’s iconic heritage needs your help Help preserve Victoria’s heritage through the National Trust Victoria’s Annual Fundraising Appeal, which ensures the state’s unique heritage buildings are maintained for future generations to enjoy. Over the past six years, the National Trust Victoria has delivered over 60 restoration projects across numerous historic
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Media release

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Media Release from Steven Marshall MP State Liberal Leader Monday 22nd April 2013 National Trust Funding Reinstated State Liberal Leader Steven Marshall has committed to refunding the National Trust if elected in 2014. The National Trust of South Australia looks after historic buildings, history collections, and natural reserves. There are
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NSW National Trust Heritage Awards Winners Announced

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The iconic tank stand, where a young Don Bradman honed the skills that would see him become part of Australian folklore, is among the amazing and varied pieces of heritage restored and recognised at the 19th National Trust Heritage Awards for NSW. The awards have come to represent the pinnacle
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