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Only last week, the Parramatta Branch of the National Trust (NSW) had heard reports that such an announcement may be imminent and the organisation publicly communicated its concerns via its eNews and on social media. “We are so disappointed that this is the result and this decision has been mademore
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Beleura is an associated property with the National Trust. Members receive discounted entry. Built in 1864 by James Butchart, the wealthiest man in the colony of Victoria, Beleura comprises twelve acres of pleasure gardens surrounding a Classical style villa designed by architect Joseph Reed. A monthly music program presentsmoreLearn More
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MELBOURNE Tasma Terrace: (NTAV Head Office): Closed Thursday 19 December 2019 until Monday 6 January 2020 Old Melbourne Gaol: Open daily 9.30am – 5pm (Closed Christmas Day) Polly Woodside: Open daily 10am – 4pm (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) Rippon Lea Estate: Open daily 10am – 5pmmore
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Willow Grove is listed on the National Trust Register and widely recognised for its irreplaceable and important historical value to the story of Parramatta. The National Trust (NSW) has been a vocal advocate for heritage in Parramatta – particularly in the past month following the Extraordinary General Meeting held atmore
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Australian Development Capital has formally acquired the site from the Western Australian Government and, in conjunction with the Perth Girls School site, is planning a mixed use neighbourhood. A condition of the sale requires the exhumation and reinterment of any human remains identified during the excavation. A specialist team ofmore
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We are following recommendations from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and closing the following properties in high risk areas on 12 November 2019: Everglades House & Gardens in Leura Woodford Academy in Woodford Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge Given that many of our staff and volunteers at Oldmore
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National Trust (ACT) Norfolk Island Tour: August 2019 Norfolk Island has to be one of my most favourite islands in the sun. It has a temperate climate and an extraordinary mix of dark and light, both metaphorically and literally. There is deep time geology, magnificent flora, evidence of a fascinatingmore
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Media Release The National Trust is excited to announce construction of a new building that will improve the visitor experience at Strawberry Hill. Designed by Denmark’s PTX Architects with input from Menang Traditional Owners and site volunteers, the new hub will increase accessibility and introduce visitors to the fascinating historymore
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The Australian Wildlife Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, has been appointed following a rigorous and open expression of interest process conducted by the National Trust (NSW), which was completed in July 2019. The sanctuary will be managed and operated by the Australian Wildlife Foundation following their successful submission of a strategymore
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Members are advised that the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 63rd Annual General Meeting will commence at 11am on Saturday 23 November 2019. Location: Gulf Station, 1029 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen Please RSVP by Friday 15 November 2019 via email to rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. The Annual Report for themore
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In this issue we have an interesting article by Brendan O’Keefe about the design and history of what we now know as the National Film and Sound Archive. Click on the cover photo to enjoy this edition.more
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MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release HERITAGE & WELLBEING INDICATORS SURVEY Heritage is important and greatly influences our wellbeing. Canberra was uniquely conceived as a city in the bush. A National Capital worthy of the aspirations, passions, values and patriotism of the nation. The values that underpinned the design of Canberramore
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Why now? Evidence presented to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry on 16 August 2019 indicated that the (former) Office of Environment and Heritage identified more than 100,000 hectares of core koala habitat (koala hubs) across New South Wales. The evidence further indicated that, at the present time, only 16 permore
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The Globe Theatre, located on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is the imposing two-storey building beside the former Gowings store. It was designed by Clarence Backhouse. What is special about The Globe Theatre? The theatre’s Romanesque style façade has been a landmark with irreplaceable streetscape value formore
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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. Congratulations! The following people have won gold awards for their marmalades in the home-made competition. Home-made Gold Janet MacDonald (from Vic, by phone) – mandarin marmalademore
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Is it time to resurrect the wartime ‘Grow Your Own’ campaign? A real-world experiment in urban gardening for food security took place in Australia under John Curtin’s leadership during the Second World War. Now, more than 70 years later, community gardens, school vegetable gardens, urban apiaries and similar initiatives aremore
