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Rhododendron Society October Open Days – Stangate House & Garden

sa 12 Oct 2025
The Rhododendron Society invites you to their October Open Days at Stangate House and Garden.Stroll through our stunning hectare of blooming gardens at Stangate House & Garden. Rhododendrons and other plants available for sale with morning and afternoon tea also available   Open Day (open between 11am to 4pm) :
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Looking at Architecture: Historic Maitland and District Country Weekend

nsw 3 May 2025 - 4 May 2025
The gateway to the Lower Hunter is dominated by the city of Maitland and surrounding suburbs, surrounded by rich floodplains where lush lucerne and a variety of vegetable crops are produced. Originally inhabited by the Wonnarua People since the time of European settlement, the area has a history of boom
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Cooma Heritage

act 1 Mar 2025
BOOKINGS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT Cooma is an important town in the history of the region and, indeed, Australia. On this day trip by coach, we will discover the history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme and learn about the Snowy 2.0 project. Then we will visit, and have lunch
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Outdoor Movie Night

sa 1 Feb 2025
Join us for a magical evening under the stars on the lawns of Beaumont House! Bring your family and friends for a memorable Outdoor Movie Night, where cinematic delight meets a stunning outdoor setting. Bring your own picnic rug or chair and settle in for a screening of a classic,
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Margaret Coghlin: The last woman executed in Tasmania

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Brian Rieusset, former Manager and Curator of the Hobart Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts Site presented a talk on Margaret Coghlin, the last woman executed in Tasmania to the Tasmanian Historical Research Association in November.
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Remembering the ‘Tasmanian Nightingale’, Amy Sherwin

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Bel Canto Young Opera directed by Suzanne Ortuso is staging A Concert for Amy in Hobart on 21 December 2024.
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George Davis 19201994 Figure 5 Grace Euphrosyne Modernist nude mosaic study for the ABC building in Hobart 1961 National Trust of Australia Tasmania Home Hill

Our Collections: “Enid’s Error”, the Home Hill George Davis mosaic panel.

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Home Hill possesses an impressive Modernist mosaic panel that was a ‘study’ for George Davis’s mosaic for the 1961 ABC building in Hobart. Davis presented the panel to Dame Enid Lyons after she opened the building in her capacity as a commissioner for the ABC.
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Runnymede Contemporary Art Installations

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‘Puncturing the Mask of Civility’, curated by Dr Llewellyn Negrin and featuring the work of eleven Tasmanian women artists will open at Runnymede in December.
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Advocacy – Treasury Buildings Hobart

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The Tasmanian Government has again slated the Treasury Buildings, Hobart for sale. Long-term heritage advocate, Chris Merridew believes that the depressed world economy will lead to a less-than-optimal price being achieved for this important public asset.
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Advocacy – Longford 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot

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The Longford community is battling a 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot at the gateway to this significant Northern Midlands town. This facility that could be better located in line with State Planning policy to locate heavy traffic away from residential areas.
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State Office Christmas Closure

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Merry Christmas We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this festive season bring you peace, joy, and plenty of memorable moments with loved ones. Office Closure Please be advised that our National Trust of South Australia
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Advocacy – Proposed DAP legislation

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The draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 has been voted down by the Tasmanian Parliament’s Upper House.
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Neville McKinnell oral history underway in the Clarendon drawing room

Clarendon’s 20th Century History

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The Australian Garden History Society (AGHS) and National Trust Tasmania recorded an oral history interview with Neville McKinnell, who grew up at Clarendon.
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Michael MacDonald and Alan Milson of the Tasmanian Horse Drawn Vehicle Foundation overseen by Jacket Michaels Jack Russel Whippet cross

Our Volunteers

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Over 2024, volunteers contributed nearly 49,600 hours to the National Trust. The Trust would like to thank them for donating their time so generously to the Trust and Tasmania’s tourism economy.
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Michael McWilliams Survey

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Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams opened to the public on 14 December at the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery in Launceston.
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Dorothea Pitcairn Portrait Launch

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The ‘launch’ of a recent acquisition for the Runnymede collection provided an opportunity to bring Hobart philanthropists together, with happy results.
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Funding for the Nile Chapel, Deddington

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The Tasmanian Government has provided much-needed funding for the Nile Chapel, Deddington.
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Clarendon on ABC Backroads

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Clarendon and Evandale featured on a recent ABC Backroads program.
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National Trust Tasmania Board and staff accept the Tasmanian Tourism Award for Cultural Tourism

Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary wins key Tasmanian Tourism Award.

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Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary won gold for Cultural Tourism at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards.
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Ollies’ Garage

act 5 Feb 2025
  Come and see some of Australia’s best classic cars and memorabilia right here in Canberra, from iconic Aussie muscle cars to the finest English and German classics, including the Canberra showroom of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation. The exhibits are from personal collections. This is a special opening for
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