act 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 ourMore
vic 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 MedalMore
vic 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, breathingMore
vic 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 aMore
wa 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 newMore
wa Mr Donaldson has had a long association with the highly successful Perth International Arts Festival as General Manager and has been instrumental over a decade in delivering to Perth audiences, a captivating line-up of leading international performances. “His entrepreneurial and leadership skills are well demonstrated in this capacity and IMore
vic Alice Creswick Alice Creswick lived in The Hawthorns, the oldest house in the eponymous Melbourne suburb, and whose garden once swept down to the scrub along the Yarra River. A vibrant, active, and well-travelled woman, Alice was immortalised by writer Martin Boyd in his 1937 book The Picnic. Just like ‘Aunt Albania’More
vic The Old Melbourne Gaol is a former prison that was open from 1845 to 1924, during which more than 50,000 prisoners passed through its imposing bluestone walls, some never to leave. The Gaol was the site of 133 executions, including, most famously, Ned Kelly. Students will be transported back inMore
vic By submitting this form, you are requesting a booking for the selected program, date and time included within the form. Should this selection be available, your booking will be processed as per the form and secured without any further requirement from you. A confirmation email will be sent by ourMore
vic This is a web visitor guide to the Return to hanging Rock exhibition for use on a mobile phone. It answers questions about artists and artworks, providing some interesting insights into Lady Joan Lindsay and her life, and a deeper understanding of Picnic at Hanging Rock! Key: (P) = Provenance Mulberry HillMore
vic The purpose of an External Appeal is to assist owners of heritage places or objects to raise funds for repairs and conservation essential to the preservation of the significant place or object. Due to the National Trust’s Not-For-Profit Tax deductible status, the Australian Tax Office permits the Trust to extendMoreApply Now
vic The History in Place program encourages students from primary school to visit a local heritage site and produce their own documentary video about a subject that inspires them.More
vic Click here to open the Interactive Court Room Judge/Magistrate The Judge presides over the court and deals with any legal issues that arise during the trial. He/She informs the jurors about their role and instructs them about what the law is. The Magistrate hears cases and makes decisions in the Magistrates’More
vic This summer, the power of transformation through fashion will transcend the silver screen to the National Trust’s Barwon Park Mansion at The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition. Costumes from the box office hit film, The Dressmaker, will be on display in an exclusive exhibition held at National Trust’s Barwon Park Mansion fromMore
wa East Perth Cemeteries Artist in Residence Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is exploring the lives of former Swan River Colony Residents through extensive musical repertoire and new composition in a bold new National Trust of Australia (WA) program. A Classical guitarist, Dr Fitzgerald is researching those buried at the cemeteries using theMore
act Many members and friends gathered together on Sunday 6 December to enjoy our annual Christmas Party at ‘Ashby’ just outside of Bungendore. The weather was kind and generous hosts, Mary and Richard, conducted tours of the house, and to add to the wonderful atmosphere of the historic Ashby setting, a group ofMore
act The new Australian Heritage Strategy has been officially launched today in a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House by the Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt. Media Release: http://www.greghunt.com.au/Media/MediaReleases/tabid/86/ID/3598/A-new-strategy-to-protect-and-manage-Australias-national-and-world-heritage.aspx The Australian Government today released the Australian Heritage Strategy, the first national strategy for the management of Australia’s magnificent heritage for theMore
vic Dear Members and Friends, We write to you with messages of importance and good news. We are grateful to the membership for taking such a strong interest in the recent election of Directors. The four elected Directors are extremely committed to the work of the National Trust of Australia Victoria.More
national nsw The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) Pursuant to Rule 34 of the Rules of the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) 1. Number of votes received for each candidate in order of the ballet paper: Mr. Brian Powyer – 929 Mrs. Kate Dezarnaulds – 1,119 Mr. RajMore
