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Just Puddin’ This Out There

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‘Puddin’ Day’ will bring the mischief of The Magic Pudding to life with activities for readers young and old(er) – as well as introducing visitors to contemporary author Frances Watts and illustrator, Georgia Norton Lodge and author Zoë Norton Lodge. The National Trust (NSW) CEO Debbie Mills said that “‘Puddin’
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Bushfire Crisis

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A message from our CEO, Jonathan Fisher We are deeply saddened to learn of the destruction of the current bushfires raging through the Gold Coast Hinterland and further west around Applethorpe and Stanthorpe. The thousands of hectares of bushland burnt out is displacing hundreds of animals from their natural habitat.
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Canberra, the ever changing city: a private tour

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Enjoy private tours through unique and much loved places in our Capital, staying at the heritage listed Hotel Kurrajong. Inspections include the following: Private tour through the Gardens of Government House  The historic Lanyon Homestead The Australian War Memorial with participation in the Last Post Ceremony Old Parliament House Gardens
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Fashionably Late…A New Image of a Tudor Monarch

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Traditionally dated to 1515, the double portrait of Mary and her second husband, Charles Brandon, had been assumed to date to the year of their marriage.  However, new research proposes that the fashions they wear shows the portrait is of a later date, a theory supported by a previously little
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Local Collie Project Manager appointed to oversee conservation of Collie Roundhouse

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Media Release The National Trust of Western Australia has appointed Collie firm HRE Consulting to project manage the first stage of conservation works for the Collie Roundhouse. One of the last remaining railway roundhouses in the state, the Collie Roundhouse is located at the western entry to the town and
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We’re all about women at Old Government House

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Some of the names you know, some of them you don’t – all of them are remarkable for their courage, their stories and their strength. From 31 August 2019 to 16 August 2020, the National Trust (NSW) will be telling the stories of the Vice-Regal Women, servants and visitors who
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MEDIA RELEASE: Federation Square added to Victorian Heritage Register

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National Trust responds to inclusion of Federation Square in the Victorian Heritage Register Quotes attributable to Simon Ambrose, Chief Executive Officer, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) The National Trust welcomes today’s news that Federation Square has officially been included in the Victorian Heritage Register, along with our state’s most valued
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Call to keep ACT Government out of environmental assessment of light rail Stage 2B

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The National Trust (ACT) has made a submission about the heritage and environmental impacts of Light Rail Stage 2. Submission:  National Trust (ACT) submission on referral of Light Rail under EPBC Act See https://the-riotact.com/call-to-keep-act-government-…/317174
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Project Brief – Tender for consultancy services

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Writer in Residence Program Co-ordinator The National Trust of Western Australia seeks a suitably qualified consultant to plan and implement a writer in residence program at National Trust places. The National Trust of Western Australia aspires to awaken the community to the value of heritage. The National Trust is a
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Pine Creek Repeater Museum

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The Pine Creek Museum is the oldest prefabricated corrugated iron building in Australia.
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Prelude – A national residency program for composers

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Prelude offers long-term residencies allowing composers to focus on their craft while residing in one of three heritage listed Australian homes. Applications for composers have been extended and will now close on 19 August 2019. Prelude will provide Australian composers with the time and space to create new work by
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Conservation Covenants and Western Australia’s Natural Heritage

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On one magnificent piece of bushland adjacent to West Cape Howe National Park in Torbay, just outside of Albany, Professors Barbara and Bert Main signed the Conservation Covenant on their property on the 4 August 2000, putting 125 of their 140 acres under covenant. This piece of bushland is unique
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The National Trust (NSW) supports the Uluru Statement

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The Australian Council of National Trusts comprises seven community-based, non-government, not-for-profit organisations. We are a member-based charity that represents the interests of 80,000 members across Australia. The National Trusts are Australia’s longest-standing and most respected voice on heritage protection and conservation. The National Trusts of Australia mission, as Australia’s leading
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Many acts of picture palace

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By Brian Powyer, National Trust (NSW) President   On June 27, the Land and Environment Court ensured the iconic Roxy Theatre would be retained in its current majestic form as a major feature of the Parramatta City Streetscape. It is the only example of the distinctive Hollywood Spanish-styled theatre remaining
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A note from the CEO: NAIDOC Week 2019

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On Friday, 12 July 2019 the National Trust of Western Australia and the Budadee Foundation hosted around 100 people at the launch of the Irrungadji Women Art Exhibition at Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle. The exhibition was launched by the Hon Ben Wyatt MLA Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Aboriginal Affairs and
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3105 Remembrance Driveway, Bargo

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MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 July 2019 The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) has advanced the Expression of Interest process for 3105 Remembrance Driveway, Bargo The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) commenced an open Expression of Interest process with respect to the future management of
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Mills Cottage

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The earliest part of Mills Cottage dates back to c.1843, making it possibly one of Victoria's oldest homes.
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NSW State Archives exhibition ignites search for missing Queen Victoria album

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Using original glass plate negatives from the NSW State Archives Collection, the exhibition re-imagines a moment in history from nearly 140 years ago when Sir Henry Parks, Premier and Colonial Secretary of NSW, had an idea of presenting an album to the Queen that would showcase NSW and ‘display its
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2019 Election of Directors – Call for Nominations & Timetable

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2019 Election of Directors – Call for Nominations & Timetable
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Old Government House: Women of Distinction

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While many are known to us, such as Elizabeth Macquarie, Lady Mary FitzRoy and Elizabeth Macarthur, others remain more peripheral, overshadowed by their male contemporaries and circumstances. And yet, so many were achievers beyond their years and times. Learn about Anna Josepha Coombe, who married Philip Gidley King in England in
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Court decides to retain the Roxy Theatre

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The National Trust (NSW) has been a leading and supporting voice with other organisations campaigning that the development application only accounts for a token of less than a third of the theatre’s original capacity of 1,923 seats-and no stage or back-of-house facilities whatsoever. “The National Trust welcomes the decision of
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