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Media release

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Media Release from Steven Marshall MP State Liberal Leader Monday 22nd April 2013 National Trust Funding Reinstated State Liberal Leader Steven Marshall has committed to refunding the National Trust if elected in 2014. The National Trust of South Australia looks after historic buildings, history collections, and natural reserves. There are
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NSW National Trust Heritage Awards Winners Announced

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The iconic tank stand, where a young Don Bradman honed the skills that would see him become part of Australian folklore, is among the amazing and varied pieces of heritage restored and recognised at the 19th National Trust Heritage Awards for NSW. The awards have come to represent the pinnacle
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Art and nature combine through giant long neck turtle

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Art and nature combine through giant long neck turtle Nature and playing go hand in hand, and now children can experience the mysteries of the sea on land through a giant long neck turtle sculpture recently installed by the Agency of Sculpture at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. The huge
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Cement your place in history as Rippon Lea raises the roof

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Leave your mark in history, literally, as you help preserve the iconic Rippon Lea House and Gardens through The National Trust of Australia (Victoria)’s Roof Restoration Appeal. This year, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is calling for donations to assist in undertaking urgent repairs to the roof of the Rippon
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Childrens imaginations bloom through Rippon Lea Gardens

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There’s nothing more magical than watching a child delight in play, exploring unknown territories and letting their imagination soar. This year the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is calling on Melburnians to assist in developing a dedicated children’s space within the Rippon Lea gardens that lets kids and families enjoy
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History comes alive with The Age of Gunpowder

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Blast into the past with the Geelong Military Re-enactment Group and the National Trust (Victoria) as they present a thrilling live history event ‘The Age of Gunpowder’ from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 May. The two day exhibition of military living history features encampments and re-enactments from the Napoleonic Wars,
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Old Melbourne Gaol No.2 on CNN Travel list

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  The Old Melbourne Gaol, which has been an iconic tourist destination for many years now, has just been named as Number 2 in a list of the Top Ten prisons worldwide now open to the public, just released by CNN Travel. The Gaol attracts more than 200,000 visitors every
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Food and Wine Festival Comes to Como

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Explore regional Victoria in the heart of Melbourne this weekend (2nd and 3rd of March) at Put Victoria On Your Table: Cellar Door and Artisan Market in the grand surrounds of Como House and Garden as winemakers, brewers and producers from all corners of the state come together for a
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Newly formed Noongar Advisory Panel

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Traditional Owners Ezra Jacobs-Smith and Elder Fred Pickett were among nine Noongar representatives at the inaugural Noongar Advisory Panel (NAP)meeting to inform the interpretation of the cultural values of the Swan and Canning Riverpark. The National Trust of Australia is undertaking the project for the Swan River Trust over the
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Stirling’s war on ‘demolition by neglect’ of heritage properties

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Stirling’s war on ‘demolition by neglect’ of heritage properties Perth Now – WA’s biggest council is proposing tough new laws that would allow its officers to enter neglected heritage properties, order repairs and force the owners to pay. The City of Stirling believes it will stop the practice of “demolition
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Canberra Then and Now

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On 12 March 1913, with a ceremonious 19-gun salute, the capital city of Australia was officially named Canberra. One hundred years later we look back at the history of our nation’s capital, a city built on ancient limestone plains. Canberra: Then & Now takes you on a visual journey from
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Hammerhead Crane, Garden Island

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This Crane was listed on the National Trust Register in 1996 and in 2007 it joined the National List of “Our Heritage at Risk”. The Trust believes that the crane should be retained and understands that its potential for adaptive resuse as a tourist attraction, similar to the Titan Crane
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Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour

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The garden was designed in China, constructed under Chinese supervision and with Chinese artisans, making the garden rare beyond the Chinese mainland. It has spiritual value for the followers of the Taoist philosophy and social value in terms of the relationship between the government of New South Wales and the
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The DC-2 Uiver Memorial at Albury

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The memorial was constructed by the Rotary Club of Albury West and dedicated by the Governor General Sir Zelman Cowan in 1980. The memorial and collection is of great social significance to the Dutch community in the Albury region and the Netherlands who co-operated over twenty years to manage the
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10th Anniversary of the Golden Pipeline

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Happy 10th birthday Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail The 24 January 2013 was the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, held on a very hot day in Kalgoorlie, and the 110th anniversary of Sir John and Lady Margaret Forrest’s opening of the original scheme. The award
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New Funding approved for Swan Canning Riverpark Plan

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New Funding approved for Swan Canning Riverpark Plan The National Trust of Australia (WA) will prepare an Interpretation Plan to guide the future of Perth’s internationally recognised Swan and Canning Riverpark following the funding approval of a Lotterywest grant by the Premier, the Hon Colin Barnett. National Trust of Australia
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National Trust Considers Future of Como House

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As reported in the Herald Sun on 03/12/12, The National Trust Board is considering a number of options for the future of the Historic Como House and Gardens. The current restrictive planning permit conditions that are imposed on the property allowing just four evening and four daytime functions for over
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2012 National History Challenge

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National Trusts of Australia – Education Program Education is the core element which underpins one of the most fundamental roles for all National Trusts. In conserving and interpreting our nation’s heritage, it is essential to provide leadership in the recognition and importance of the value of the richness of Australia’s
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The Australian Fly Fishing Museum at Clarendon

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  Walking up the nationally significant elm avenue at Clarendon on a frosty Tasmanian morning with the ground crunching under my feet, on my way to the first committee meeting of the Australian Fly fishing Museum, I had a feeling of great excitement about the project. At the National Trust
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Gifting Runnymede to the National Trust

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A special event marking not only an important occasion for the National Trust Tasmania, it also marks a turning point in the way and manner in which Runnymede will be presented to the public well into the future. National Trust Tasmania Chairman, Ray Foley quotation for use: “The decision by
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Results of the 2012 Board Directors Election

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Documents available on this website are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You will need free Acrobat Reader to view these files. Statutory Annual Accounts FY 2014 CEO’s Report 2014 AGM President’s Report 2014 AGM Treasurer’s Report 2014 AGM Annual Accounts for 2012-2013 Certificate as to the results of 2013
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