vic Following the demolition of the Carlton Inn last week, The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has joined other groups including the Resurrect the Corkman Working Group established by students of Melbourne Law School, the CFMEU, and Carlton Residents Association, to call for the State Government to urgently review penalties formore
nsw Have you voted in the Board Elections yet? Voting papers were posted with National Trust Magazine last week. The ballot closes on Friday 18th November 2016 at 5.00pm.more
sa D B Mack Reserve comprises an area of 265ha held by the National Trust of South Australia since 1965, when the property was purchased from Mr FJ Fettke. The land was initially held by the Trust under perpetual lease but has since been converted to freehold title. Mr D Bmore
vic Ralph McDonell left his mark through a lifetime of support to Polly Woodside. In particular at the Melbourne Maritime Museum, where as the President of the Polly Woodside Volunteers Association his skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and interest in people and the ship shone. His wood carvings take pride of place inmore
act 6 March 1924 – 6 October 2016 Passed away peacefully on 6 October 2016, aged 92 years. A Life Member of both the ACT and NSW National Trusts. “John Gale and Huntly”, an article by Di Johnstone, member of NT(ACT), presented to John in February this year in warm appreciation and with sinceremore
act 2016 HERITAGE ELECTION FORUM – SUMMARY OF PRESENTATIONS It was a successful evening with around 80 people turning up to listen to the 5 candidates and then ask their questions. It was a prime opportunity for Political Parties to outline their proposed Heritage policies and initiatives for the next termmore
nsw The Yooroonah Tank Barrier at 5809 Grafton Road, Ebor, constructed in 1942, has historic significance as one of the last inland and most intact complexes of tank barrier systems in NSW, surviving from World War II. The construction of this inland defence complex came as a response to the nationalmore
nsw This online data base for the Saumarez Homestead collection allows all visitors to explore the collection thoroughly. The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Alternatively, the Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can searchmore
national wa A National Trust team will lead the conservation of Ellensbrook, liaising closely with the Aboriginal and broader communities as well as business in the Margaret River region to ensure visitors can enjoy this very special place in sustainable ways. Environment Minister Albert Jacob said restoring the 1857 homestead andmore
act This diary hopes to show, through the art of painting and of photography, some of the ways that people come to terms with life in the Outback….from pre-colonial indigenous communities to the first European settlers, to explorers, cattlemen, miners….tomore
wa A National Trust team will lead the conservation of Ellensbrook, liaising closely with the Aboriginal and broader communities as well as business in the Margaret River region to ensure visitors can enjoy this very special place in sustainable ways. Environment Minister Albert Jacob said restoring the 1857 homestead andmore
act The following projects received awards: Significant Contribution to Heritage Conservation Conservation and Management of the Barton Heritage Precinct’s Streetscape – Kingston & Barton Residents Group The Birth of Canberra: Archaeological Study of Springbank Island, Canberra’s Earliest Owner Occupied Homestead – Canberra Archaeology Society Outstanding Project Mount Stromlo Observatory Precinct Heritagemore
sa More than 300 people turned up for a public forum on the State Government’s controversial proposals to diminish local heritage protections and remove councils and communities from future decision making. For more information please click heremore
national vic The Victorian Government is helping to revitalise our much-loved Polly Woodside. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced that Polly Woodside will receive $500,000 from the Living Heritage Program. Ms Kristin Stegley OAM, Chairman of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) said: Polly Woodside has welcomed many visitors and schools sincemore
nsw Ellis Rowan was a small, strong-willed yet fascinating woman, an enigmatic character who forged her way through life, captivating others while pursuing her ultimate goal – the finding and painting of wildflowers, birds, insects and butterflies of many countries, often for the first time. (Australian Dictionary of Biography) The Ellismore
nsw Plan of Cottage Residence at Saumarez for Messrs White Bros. 4th February 1887 Architect: John Wiltshire Pender Title: Plan of Cottage Residence at Saumarez for Messrs White Bros. Drawing Date: 4th February 1887 Tender Notice: 5th February 1887 p.s. Contract Date: 26th February 1887 Completion: May 1888 Client: Messrsmore
sa The Dressmaker’s ‘50s fashions take centre stage First Phryne Fisher’s fashions wowed us, now the stunning haute couture costumes of the critically acclaimed Australian film, The Dressmaker, are coming to turn our heads. Adelaide’s stately Ayers House Museum will again host a major new exhibition featuring the artful and luxuriousmore
wa The National Trust has received a grant from Lotterywest to undertake conservation and interpretation works combined with education and community engagement activities at Ellensbrook, a project that will be carried out during 2016/17. The ultimate aspiration is to provide an international quality heritage offering to the community and tourists whomore
vic The Hepburn family graves are a private family cemetery, that were once part of a historical pastoral holding called Smeaton Hill Run. The graves are situated close to the original homestead – Smeaton House – which was built by Scottish emigre Captain John Stuart Hepburn. Hepburn died in 1860 and hismore
