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Clockmaker’s Lathe

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An important example of a nineteenth century hand tool, this horological lathe was used to turn metal when crafting the inside workings of a clock.   This lathe has been identified by members of the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc. as being one of the most important tools
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Sound from the Ground

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In 2016, classical  guitarist Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald was artist in residence at East Perth Cemeteries. He created a music narrative, both historical and contemporary, to reveal new and unexpected layers of significance and stories told by the Cemeteries’ graves. The residency included the commission of an original work by Perth 
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Vale – Rodney Davidson AO OBE

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On behalf of the members and staff, the Board of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Rodney Davidson AO, OBE. Rodney played a crucial part in building the National Trust movement in both Victoria and in Australia. His work as Chair (1965
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Zara Clark Museum First World War Exhibition

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Zara Clark Museum in Charters Towers holds significant World War l objects in their collection. Working with the Queensland Museum staff, the volunteers at Zara Clark Museum were able to research, conserve, interpret and display these objects due to the generous support provided by the Queensland Government’s Anzac Centenary Local
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Portrait – In Memoriam Ethel Armytage

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The Caroline and Charles Armytage lost one child during their married life together at Como. Ethel Maude Armytage, 1856-1872  died at the age of seven from diphtheria.  The image taken of Ethel in this mourning frame shows her as a healthy child posed in a chair at the Johnstone O’Shannessy and
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Spectacles worn during Black Thursday February 6 1851

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  “We have received Port Phillip papers to the 11th February. The whole province had suffered from fearfully destructive bush fires, which raged worst on Thursday, the 6th, assisted by a furious hot wind… Vast numbers of sheep, cattle, and horses had been destroyed, and the loss in grain of
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EOI – Project Manager / Project Management Consulting Group – Heritage Knowledge Repatriation Project

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The National Trust of Australia (WA) is seeking expressions of interest from project managers or project management consulting groups to deliver the first phase of this exciting culture and technology development initiative, working alongside leading resource industry partners and native title groups from the Pilbara. CLOSING TIME AND DATE: 5:30pm
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Governor calls for Courage and Kindness

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WA Governor the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO highlighted a need for courage and support for people confronting mental health issues when she presented the National Trust of Australia (WA)’s CY O’Connor Lecture last night, 16 March 2016 at the Constitutional Centre. Her Excellency the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of
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Have Your Say

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Heritage Matters in your City Use this link to HAVE YOUR SAY to things that matter to you: Draft Development Control Plan 16/01- Blocks 4 and 5 Section 38 Campbell (site of current CSIRO) Stage 1 – Light Rail Network: Federal Highway/Northbourne Avenue & Block 13 Section 63 City Block 9
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New 8-storey tower proposed at former Pentridge Prison

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While it has been positive to see recent announcements about new initiatives at Pentridge’s Coburg Quarter that will activate the site, such as a new microbrewery and retail strip, a new masterplan being developed for the site is yet to be made available to the public. Submissions on the current proposal
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Winning partnership delivers Curtin University St Georges Terrace

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National Trust of Australia (WA) President Max Kay AM CitWA said compatible reuse and best conservation practice were at the heart of the National Trust’s $2.3 million refurbishment of the school which was built in 1854 and is the earliest purpose built Government school in Perth.   “Old Perth Boys’
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Fabienne Archive: Design Illustrations & Embroidery Samples

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Nelly embroidered exquisite beaded patterns for Dior as cows were herded past her front door
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Rippon Lea Estate Visitor Access Improvement

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Statement from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) announcing the Rippon Lea Estate visitor access improvement capital project. Rippon Lea Estate is set to undergo a $2.3 million upgrade to provide increased community access and improved visitor amenities. Over the next 18 months further parts of this national heritage listed
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Townsville Heritage Centre

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The nineteenth century villa residence ‘Currajong’, a worker’s dwelling dating from 1884 and a 1921 farmhouse are the three buildings that form the Townsville Heritage Centre. The Education Kit for the Centre, available here for teachers, covers several topics relevant to the school curriculum. Teachers are invited to download these
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Culpable Driving Court Room Drama

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The new updated Culpable Driving Court Room Drama looks at the case of a young man, Kim Tran who was charged with culpable driving in the County Court. The case is based on a real case but names, dates and details have been changed to maintain the confidentiality of the
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ACT Heritage Strategy

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Have your say on the development of the ACT Heritage Strategy The ACT Government is seeking your input to the development of a five year ACT Heritage Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy is intended to set a clear direction and framework for the recognition, protection, conservation and promotion of our
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Medals Awarded to Bertram Armytage

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After a life of adventure and adrenaline seeking, Bertram Armytage ended his life in his room at the Melbourne Club wearing the medals he was awarded for bravery and exploration. These included the Queen’s medal with three clasps from the South African campaign of the Boer War,  the King’s Medal
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Wax Sculpture “New Hollander & Kangaroo”

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Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe was born at St Helena, 1810, where the Balcombe family lived and befriended the island’s most famous resident Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the second son of William Balcombe and Jane Balcombe (née Cranston), and a brother of Alexander Balcombe who settled in Port Phillip  at The Briars in
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Letter from the CEO

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I am honoured to have been appointed Acting CEO of the Trust in Victoria whilst the Board recruits a permanent CEO to replace Martin Purslow. That recruitment process has been started by the Board.   Martin achieved an incredible amount in his ten years heading the Trust, revitalising the organisation, breathing
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Georgiana McCrae’s Sewing Box

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In June 2015, a beautiful sewing box once owned by Georgiana McCrae of McCrae Homestead, was generously donated to the National Trust by Georgiana’s great, great, great granddaughter. Born in London in 1804, Georgiana was the illegitimate daughter of George Gordon, 5th Duke of Huntley and Jane Graham. From a
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Sound from the Ground

Sound from the Ground Artist’s insight #1

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Be part of a powerful and unforgettable musical experience at East Perth Cemeteries, Sound from the Ground on Fri 29 April and Saturday 30 April. The two performances are scheduled at East Perth Cemeteries as a stand out National Trust Heritage Festival event including the world premiere of a new
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