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Register your event now for the 2018 Australian Heritage Festival, Australia’s biggest annual community-driven heritage festival. Join the National Trust in celebrating Australia’s cultural heritage, through talks, tours, exhibitions and events across Queensland. It is free to register.more
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National Trust of Australia (Victoria) opens its gates to the City of Glen Eira The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) at the end of last year announced an exciting new partnership with the City of Glen Eira to open the gardens of Rippon Lea Estate free to local residents. Glenmore
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A Community Action Meeting will be held to address the overwhelming community concern about the proposed development of a childcare facility at Sinnamon Farm. We will talk people through the proposed development and show you how to make your own submission to support the National Trust’s advocacy work for thismore
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We still have some 2018 National Trust Desk Diaries in the National Trust ACT office and are for sale at the special price of $15.00. The theme is “Coast and Waterways of Australia”. They are a handy A5 size, ring-bound with a beautiful photograph or artwork on every page.more
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Popular Canberra storyteller, Elizabeth Burness, trading as ‘History With A Difference’, brings stories of Canberra’s pioneering past alive. Note: Elizabeth Burness is retiring after twelve years operating the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse as a museum. Elizabeth’s collection will still furnish the museum for the open days on Sunday 10 September 2023 and Sunday 8more
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“The Trust believes that Thompson Square and its pre-Macquarie era settlement of 1795 and archaeology dating back to 1814 and possibly earlier, must be kept intact and we are urging the construction of a Windsor by-pass. The proposed bridge construction and its approaches through Windsor would require the destruction ofmore
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Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill,’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland. Leila Armytage called her home ‘the last remaining oasis.’ Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflectmoreBook Tour
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Activate your voice and send a letter of support to the Minister. The NTAQ has requested that the Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef place a Stop Order on the proposed development so that the recommended actions can take place. Read more about the Development. Media Release: 22more
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Brian brings a wonderful commitment to the National Trust having been a member for more than 30 years, Chair of both the Parramatta Branch and Education Committee of the National Trust, as well as being a volunteer guide at Old Government House. He was appointed a Member of the National Trustmore
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National Trust advocacy director, Graham Quint, said redevelopment should be restrict to the area formerly developed for the IBM centre and its carpark, and the award-winning IBM buildings should be retained. See the full submission to the General Manager of the Hills Shire Council, Michael Edgar, below: IBMmore
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This weekend’s Miss Traill’s House and Garden Christmas party was the perfect opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers and supporters. They work tirelessly for us throughout the year making sure Miss Traill’s House and Gardens are in top condition and open to the public. Rebecca Pinchin, National Trust (NSW) Collections Manager,more
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Nominations to the 2018 National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards in Queensland are now open. Each year, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) awards outstanding projects and people that demonstrate excellence in the protection, conservation and celebration of Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage. Nominations close 8 March 2018. Nominate a personmore
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Register your event now for the 2018 Australian Heritage Festival, Australia’s biggest annual community-driven heritage festival. Join the National Trust in celebrating Australia’s cultural heritage, through talks, tours, exhibitions and events across Queensland. It is free to register.more
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On Saturday 25 November 2017 at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Annual General Meeting at Rippon Lea Estate it was announced the appointment of the following Directors to the Board; Kristin Stegley OAM Christina Dyson Lachlan Molesworth The Strategic Plan for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 2018 – 2022 was officially launched at themore
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The National Trust of Australia (NSW) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 5 November at S.H. Ervin Gallery. During the meeting the following people received the annual National Trust Honours and Staff Distinguished Service awards. Award recipients: Honorary Life Membership: Robert (Bob) Clark – Built Heritage Conservation Committee Graham Eddsmore
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This issue features Blundells and Cooma Cottage and announces the National Trust ACT Heritage Award winners, as well as the usual information about events past and coming up…more
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Constructed of locally quarried bluestone, with a shingle roof, the building consists of the schoolroom and five rooms for the school teacher’s residence. The School closed in 1907. The residence was occupied by local families until the 1930’s, when it was used by church and community groups as a meetingmore
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Members are advised that the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 61st Annual General Meeting will commence at 11am on Saturday 25 November 2017. Location: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick. Please RSVP by 17 November 2017 via email rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. The Annual Report for themore
