vic Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the property are currently open. Supporting documentation is available for download; EOI Tasma terrace_Part A and B_2019 – the invitation and conditions of tender EOI Tasma terrace_Part C_2019 – response form (word version) EOI Tasma terrace_Part D_2019 – conservation policy statement Key dates are; 12 February 2019 –More
qld Celebrate our natural, historic and Indigenous heritage places by registering an event now. It is free to register. Visit the Australian Heritage Festival website for more details. Registrations will close 29 March 2019.More
wa Samson House is welcoming visitors! We are looking for more volunteers to help us open the doors and tell the stories of the entrepreneurial Samson family. With a bounty of history the house showcases the life of three generations of wealth, politics and community spirit in Fremantle. The house willMore
nsw Les and Lois both received awards for their service to heritage protection. Les has been National Trust property manager at Armidale’s popular Saumarez Homestead since 2010. During that time he has received awards and recognition for the Homestead, including: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, 2018, as a result of Achieving TripAdvisorMore
nsw The innovative treatment is being undertaken by Modified Atmospheres and Simon de Montemas from Precision Pest Control and involves progressively heating the interiors of the Blue Mountains oldest building to 56ºC. The treatment targets pests such as borers and silverfish, both of which are notoriously damaging to historic buildings andMore
wa Sydney Australia 5 December 2018: Bundanon Trust announced today that six Australian composers have been awarded the Prelude residencies at four historic houses during 2019. Prelude is a national network of long-term residencies for Australian composers, housed in historic buildings and providing time and space for the creation of new work. InMore
act Despite some showers in the morning, the day was fine – if a little windy! This didn’t prevent 60 plus people enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the opportunity to inspect the house and the outbuildings and see work on restoring the shed. We are grateful to the Yass andMore
vic Discover a unique experience at the McCrae Homestead by exploring the parallel experiences of the McCrae family and the Bunurong community in the 1840s. Accessed through Georgiana McCrae’s personal diaries, her son George McCrae’s diary accounts, family letters, sketches and paintings, the program shares what is anecdotally considered a mutuallyMore
nsw STAGE 3 – THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES Outcomes A student: HT3-1 describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia HT3-2 describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry andMore
nsw STAGE 2 – FIRST CONTACTS Outcomes A student: HT2-3 describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects HT2-4 describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication Key inquiry questions: Why did people travel from Europe (andMore
nsw STAGE 1 – HISTORY Outcomes A student: HT1-2 identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT3-2 describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication Key inquiryMore
act This issue’s main article covers the journal written by two local explorers of the ACT and the region, George Jefferis and John Whelen. There is also a report on this year’s National Trust Heritage Award results and a special tribute to long-time members Dianne and Peter Dowling. Click on theMore