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Seeing Canberra – CMAG – Curator’s tour

act 18 Mar 2021
In this exhibition, drawn primarily from CMAG’s collection, visitors will journey through four key periods of Canberra’s development.  Of particular interest to members of the National Trust are the desk and chair of the Secretary of the Federal Capital Commission, CS Daley.  These were donated to the National Trust but,
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Federal Government gives environmental approval to light rail Stage 2A

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Here is a link to the Canberra Weekly article on the Commonwealth approval of Light Rail Stage 2A in which the National Trust of Australia (ACT) has made a comment: Canberra Weekly – 5 February 2021
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Beaumont House Open Garden

sa 28 Mar 2021
  Sunday March 28 10:00am to 4:30Pm Guided walks at 11.30am and 1.30pm Cost: $8 and $6 for OGSA Members and for those with a Commonwealth Government Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card (not Seniors Cards). Current Season Garden Owners and TAFE Horticultural Tertiary students are also entitled to the
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Spend Valentine’s Day exploring heritage

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Some of our properties are back to regular opening times, while others are only open on a reduced schedule. With that said, a handful of our much loved places will be opening for one day only in February – on Valentine’s Day weekend. Here are our top picks to make
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Nature Writing Workshop

sa 4 Mar 2021
a relaxed writing workshop in a stunning garden setting   Enjoy a morning of writing that will and help you tune into the living world.   Join storytelling and creative writing teacher Helen Lawry, as she guides you through a series of group and individual writing exercises designed to enhance
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Collie Roundhouse set for a new guest

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Built in the 1950s, Collie Roundhouse is as a significant relic of Western Australia’s history being the state’s only roundhouse and turntable that remains in situ. Julian Donaldson, National Trust of Western Australia CEO, said, “Be Our Guest Holdings presented an inspired vision that respects the heritage values of the
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Conservation works completed on St Bartholomew’s Church in East Perth Cemeteries

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Damp and salt had affected the internal walls, with damage evident to the dado stencil – the decorative painted strip illuminating the inside of the church. A painted dark brown cement render to the dado, itself an earlier attempt at conservation, had exacerbated the damp issues. Under the watchful eye
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Friday Night Music at The Heights

vic 12 Feb 2021 - 5 Mar 2021
Pull up a picnic rug and enjoy local musical talent for Friday Night at The Heights this February.
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Heritage in Trust November 2020

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Here is the third and final issue of Heritage in Trust for 2020. The leading article is called ‘Is Canberra ‘Griffin’s City’?’, it also includes an update on the heritage nomination of the Canberra Aerodrome Remnants, a report on the Heritage Award results and much more… Click on the cover
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Property Openings in the New Year

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Most National Trust staff and volunteers took a well-deserved break over the festive season, but with some of our properties already open again, we are looking forward to welcoming our community back in 2021. As a result of COVID-19 requirements, a number of our properties still remain closed until we
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Archaeology in the Dumps – THANK YOU ALL

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In September 2020 members of Canberra and District Historical Society and the National Trust ACT received a request to participate in a community historical archaeology project. You were asked via emails and social media to delve back into your memory banks and let us know the locations of historical landfill
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National Trust Annual General Meeting: Board Directors Announced

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The National Trust of Australia (NSW) held its Annual General Meeting for 2020 on Saturday 28 November at the S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney. One of the key agenda items of this meeting is the announcement of the charity’s Board of Directors for the following 12 months. 
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The National Trust (NSW) hosts its 75th Anniversary celebration launch online

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It was a belated celebration, but the marking of a significant milestone nonetheless – the National Trust (NSW) launched its 75th Anniversary program virtually last night.
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Heritage Files

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The National Trust of Australia (ACT) has, in its office, over 450 file titles of heritage interest, including trees, cemeteries, graves, buildings, churches, huts, to name just a few. Below is a link to the alphabetical index showing the current list of hard copy folders held. If you find a
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We need your aid to replace our balustrade

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Great news! Work recently commenced to replace the unsafe balustrade at historic Woodbridge. Through the generosity of our supporters, five panels have already been installed but we need your support to replace them all. Located on the banks of the Swan River, Woodbridge is widely considered to be one of
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National Trust calls for independent heritage assessment process

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Article in the Canberra Times 15 November 2020
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Margaret Feilman Medal – Winners

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On Wednesday night, at the National Trust’s Annual General Meeting, the recipients for this year’s Margaret Feilman Medal were announced in front of our members. We congratulate the recipients for 2020 – Diana Frylinck and Karl Haynes – and thank them for their enormous contributions to the protection of and
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The 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards Winners Announced

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The 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards winners have been announced online. In its 26th year, the National Trust Heritage Awards is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Heritage Council of NSW.
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Christmas Cook-along

vic 21 Nov 2020 - 5 Dec 2020
  Mrs Lenoard’s Plum Pudding Live from the heritage kitchen at Como House Sat, 21 Nov 2020 3:00 PM – 4:00 pm Fancy creating Christmas culinary delights of Christmas past?  Enjoy working alongside ‘Cook’ and create Christmas cheer of yesteryear. Hear fascinating tales of Victorian traditions and kitchen lore as you are guided through
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More Heritage Doors are Opening in November

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The National Trust (NSW) has today announced it will reopen more of its heritage properties to the community in November 2020. A community organisation, the National Trust (NSW) opens 20 heritage properties across the state on a regular basis for visitors to enjoy the built, cultural and natural heritage. In the interests of keeping the community safe and in compliance with Government regulations throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, the National Trust closed its properties in March 2020.“We are delighted to be reopening a selection of our properties to the community, and we have missed sharing these wonderful places with the people of New South Wales and from farther afield over the past three months,” said Debbie Mills, Chief Executive Officer, National Trust (NSW). “We have
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