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
national Outstanding adaptive reuse delivers international UNESCO recognition and a leading Cancer Wellness Centre for the community. There’s a new chapter for South Australia’s curious Cape Jaffa Lighthouse. Also in this edition, we consider the National Trust’s history of persuasion and potential influence in heritage. The National ANZAC Centre celebrates aMore
national In this edition of Trust News, National Trust places and programs awarded substantial funding to benefit communities on both sides of the country.More
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
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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
act The first online edition of Heritage in Trust. Information on tours & activities, as well as more info on the Centenary Rally and a recap of some events during the Heritage Festival More
act Information regarding the progress of the Trust’s Centenary Rally and words from President Eric Martin & Treasurer Scott McAlister on their contributions to the Trust during a difficult period. More
act In this edition of Heritage in Trust our feature article is on the Trust’s very successful Centenary of Canberra Rally coordinated by outgoing CEO Chris Wain, who writes on his period as ACT NT President, as well as some words by the new President. Peter Dowling writes about the Trust’sMore
act In this edition we return to the theme of heritage suburbs with John Tucker’s article on Reid and an article (Anthology) on an innovative theatrical journey which celebrates the history of Westlake. Information on the 2014 Canberra & Region Heritage Festival is also included along with a word from formerMore
act This issue takes us to Italy to visit Hanbury Gardens which when created had a good collection of Australian plants. Closer to home we look at Yarralumla Nursery Open Day, part of this year’s Heritage Festival. Yarralumla Nursery has provided many Canberrans with native plants and has become a muchMore
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
