August - October 2013 SPRING
NATIONAL TRUST (NSW)
NATIONAL TRUST
MAGAZINE
EXPERIMENT FARM COTTAGE re-opens
amazing stories, every moment
NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE AWARD winners
IN THIS ISSUE:
TRUST CAMPAIGNS | UPCOMING EVENTS | PRIVATE HOUSE INSPECTIONS & SO MUCH MORE
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FROM THE PRESIDENT IAN CARROLL OAM
FROM THE CEO BRIAN SCARSBRICK AM
HERITAGE PROTECTION HOW DOES IT FARE IN THE PROPOSED NSW PLANNING SYSTEM? BY GRAHAM QUINT - CONSERVATION MANAGER
The article titled Heritage Protection: how does it fare in the NSW Planning System? on page 3 of this magazine outlines the many concerns the National Trust has raised in its submission to the NSW Government’s White Paper on a New Planning System for NSW. The White Paper proposes a watering down of heritage protection which is unacceptable. Heritage must be recognised and valued in its own right. Once destroyed, heritage has gone, and we cannot allow it to be subsumed into general planning provisions where its value is overridden. By allowing the provisions of heritage legislation and the role of the NSW Heritage Council to be ‘switched off’ in the deliberation of state-significant infrastructure proposals, Government is paving the way for the destruction of significant places rather than considering how they can be integrated into plans for growth and amenity. An example of what may lie ahead is seen in the current proposal to construct a major arterial road through Windsor’s historic Thompson Square, and to replace Windsor Bridge with a new bridge which will do little, if anything, to alleviate transportation or flood issues. More about this is included on page 6. On a brighter note, the National Trust celebrates three landmark anniversaries this year. In 1963 the doors of Experiment Farm Cottage, Harris Farm, opened to the public following a major fundraising drive to allow conservation of this, the first property to be acquired by the Trust, in 1961. Our Patron, the NSW Governor, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, was guest of honour at a July ceremony to mark that 50th anniversary, and the re-opening of the property after extensive works. The Trust also celebrated 25 years of Trust ownership of Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo, (on which extensive works are being carried out) and 50 years of Trust ownership of Lindesay, Darling Point. Protected and cared for by the Trust with tremendous support from our volunteers and the wider community, these and other National Trust properties are enjoyed by people of all ages, and are evidence in themselves of the high value communities place on heritage.
The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 GPO Box 518, Sydney 2001 P: (02) 9258 0123 F: (02) 9251 1110 www.nationaltrust.org.au Patron: President: CEO:
Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW Ian Carroll OAM Brian Scarsbrick AM
The NSW National Trust Magazine is published by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) in February, May, August and November. Published articles reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the National Trust. Editor: Designer: Editorial 2 Committee:
Angela le Sueur Charlotte Holmes à Court Brian Scarsbrick AM, Angela le Sueur, Anne Weinman, Charlotte Holmes à Court
Dear Members, I am pleased to advise members that the Board has approved a balanced operational budget for 2013/14 which if achieved will be the first such budget outcome in nine years. An important factor in establishing this milestone to financial recovery was the announcement by the Minister for Environment and Heritage, the Hon Robyn Parker MP, that $600,000 would be provided to the National Trust in 2013/14 and $150,000 in 2014/15. This will allow the continuation of the Heritage Festival /Awards and the Cemeteries Advisor for a further two years and the expenditure of $450,000 on the upkeep of our properties/galleries in 2013/14. However, it is the 73% reduction in head office staff and other significant cost savings ($750,000 on last year), that will have their full effect in 2013/14 financial year. Our Treasurer Neil Wykes OAM, working with Finance Manager Soma Somavarman, has greatly assisted in the development of an achievable budget that was worked up from the ‘coal face’ with the business units ‘owning ‘ their part in the process. The Museums and Galleries have responded to the challenge to produce a balanced budget and the managers, staff and volunteer Management Committees working with Gerry Hayes Director Trust Properties, are to be congratulated. In 2011/12, of the Trust’s 18 properties /galleries open to the public, 13 produced a deficit and only 5 produced a surplus.
The National Trust has responded to the NSW Government’s call for submissions to its White Paper on A New Planning System for NSW. The Trust has been involved in consultations with the Government since the first proposals for a new planning system were announced, including commenting on the earlier Green Paper. While it is accepted that there may be scope for streamlining the development approval processes this must not be at the expense of either heritage protection or the communities’ sense of place. Consultation should be ongoing, and agricultural land properly protected.
The White Paper hardly mentions the word ‘heritage’ Given that 98% of statutory listed heritage in NSW is dealt with under planning legislation via the Local Environmental Plan Heritage Schedules of local councils, it is surprising that proposed changes to a planning system which focuses to a great degree on local councils and communities does not consider in more detail protection and management of heritage. Items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register are protected by Heritage Legislation. But these account for only 2% of the state’s heritage – around 1600 items. The 27,000 items listed as heritage by local councils include not only buildings but also other items such as trees, parks, cemeteries and bridges. Most heritage-listed buildings have high value because of their special qualities. Owners want advice to ensure their investment is maintained and enhanced. They want a quality result rather than a quick development approval. A small number of developers will argue for demolition of heritage-listed properties to maximise their potential for high-density development and increase profit margin. These developments should be rejected outright.
In 2013/14 the budget is forecasting a significant turnaround with six properties/galleries producing a deficit and 12 producing a surplus. These surpluses will help pay for overheads, such as insurances.
The Trust urged the following for maintaining and enhancing heritage protection in the new legislation: • Heritage should be a distinct and separate NSW Planning Policy as heritage is significant to the state’s environment, economy and social fabric and should form part of the government’s policy framework for land use, development and strategic planning • The Heritage Act must not be ‘switched off’ where ‘state significant developments’ are under consideration • Conservation areas and listed items must be maintained and legally protected from development which is inappropriate • Existing heritage development control plans must be retained • Heritage Council approval should remain a necessity for development affecting state-listed properties, and should be extended to all council-owned local heritage items.
As foreshadowed, The National Trust of Australia (NSW) Heritage Foundation has been established and the majority of the proceeds from the sale of the 99 year lease on Juniper Hall have been deposited in the Foundation.
Heritage planning and assessment expertise resides with the Heritage Council and its committees and specialist staff. Transfer of this role to a one-stop shop in the Planning Department will only extend planning approval times, as occurs in other states using this approach. The Heritage Council pre-Development Application consultations have proven very effective. Why risk this efficient and effective approach?
Other asset sales are being considered by the Properties Taskforce chaired by Ian Stephenson, with the intention that the proceeds of these sales will also be used to augment the Foundation. Only the investment income from the Foundation will be used for the administration of the National Trust.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF SIGNIFICANT TREES
I am encouraging Branches and Fundraising Committees across the State to adopt a Trust property or gallery and assist them with funding to help ensure that they achieve a balanced budget in the coming year. I would like to thank those members who are responding so generously to our last appeal for funding to help implement our new business plan. Our independence, with a 2,000 strong volunteer base including a very effective Women’s Committee is unique in the Heritage space and there is increasingly more work to be done to protect our built, natural and cultural heritage. If we all work together I am confident that the important work of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) will continue into the future with renewed enthusiasm. Brian Scarsbrick AM CEO, National Trust of Australia (NSW) FRONT COVER : Boy with Thorn, Everglades House and Garden (Photo: Anne Richmond)
BY GRAHAM QUINT The NSW National Trust is collaborating with other state and territory Trusts to develop a National Trust National Register of Significant Trees. NSW listings will include 20 significant trees and tree avenues already listed by the Trust. They include the King George V Avenue of Oaks at Tamworth (1936) and Australia’s first street tree plantings (Swamp Mahogany, 1816) in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Of historic interest is the planting by Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh and second son of Queen Victoria, of a rare Chrysophyllum imperiale from Rio de Janeiro. The first member of the British Royal family to visit Australia, Prince Alfred planted the tree in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens following his recovery from an assassination attempt at Clontarf. It is planned to develop a smartphone application (app) enabling people to find the trees listed on the Register and learn about their history and significance. The NSW listings are being prepared by the Trust’s Landscape Heritage Conservation Committee. Swamp mahoganies, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. This was the species used in Australia’s first street tree plantings, in 1816. Photo: Graham Quint
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THE 2013 19TH NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE AWARDS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
AWARDING THE HEROES OF HERITAGE
Winner
BY ELOISE HAIRMAN, EVENTS MANAGER This year’s Awards luncheon took place in the Heritage listed, Doltone House at Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney on the 8 May 2013. The high quality and diversity of the Awards was reflected in its 72 entries and anticipation was keen amongst the 234 guests as the winners and commendations were announced. Special guests included the Hon Robyn Parker, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, who applauded the importance of the work undertaken by the National Trust; long-time advocacy campaigner Jack Mundey; Dr Noni Boyd, Heritage Officer, NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects; Gordon Bradbery, Lord Mayor of Wollongong and Councillor Fergus Thomson from Eurobodalla Shire Council. Master of Ceremonies on the day was the highly respected journalist, writer, host of the ABC’s Late Night Live radio program and one of the Trust’s Living Treasures, Phillip Adams AO. The 11 Awards recognise excellence in projects such as the reclamation of degraded natural environments, restoration and adaptive re-use of the built environment and innovation in education, research and the documentation of heritage. National Trust CEO Brian Scarsbrick thanked this year’s entrants for the ‘wonderful gifts’ they have given the state and said:
‘Heritage is about what our future generations will have, as much as it is about the past. These are the very real things that help us understand the places, people and stories that have shaped us and defined who we are…These awards acknowledge the current heroes of heritage right across the state.’ This year the judges were chosen to reflect the diverse range of expertise present within the heritage community. They were; Helen Wilson from ICOMOS, Murray Brown from AIA, Tim Smith from NSW Heritage Branch, Robyn Christie from the National Trust Board and Graham Quint from the Advocacy Department of the National Trust. Jacqui Goddard, architect, chaired the Judging Panel.
WINNERS OF THE 2013 NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE AWARDS. A detailed description of the winning and highly commended projects is available on the National Trust website: nationaltrust. org.au/nsw/NSWNationalTrustHeritageAwards and the Heritage Award’s Website: heritageawards.nationaltrust.com.au
Conservation Built Heritage; government/corporate
Yarrangobilly Caves House, Kosciusko National Park Office of Environment & Heritage/ National Parks & Wildlife Service The two-storey wing of Yarrangobilly Caves House has been meticulously restored and reopened after 50 years. As one of Australia’s only three known surviving historic caves house complexes, Yarrangobilly will now have a sustainable future offering a similar Alpine tourist accommodation experience to that enjoyed by visitors almost 100 years earlier.
Conservation Built Heritage: community/individual (joint winner)
Sir Donald Bradman’s Boyhood Home Clive Lucas Stapleton & Partners The project saw the restoration and rejuvenation of Sir Donald Bradman’s boyhood home, including his bedroom, sitting room and an exact reconstruction of the famous water tank stand on the verandah. The building will now be used for tourist accommodation and occasional tours and functions. 4
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Conservation Built Heritage: community/individual (joint winner)
St Joseph’s Church, St Albans Blackwoods Constructions Constructed by a former convict, St Joseph’s is one of the oldest Catholic churches on mainland Australia, with 40 graves belonging to people who arrived on the First Fleet. Largely undertaken by one man, this restoration was a project of epic proportions, converting a derelict ruin of a few sandstone blocks that had been exposed to the elements for 129 years into a unique guesthouse that displays meticulous attention to detail.
Conservation Natural Heritage
Tomago Wetlands Restoration Project, Kooragang Wetlands, Hunter Region UNSW Water Research Laboratory, Office of Environment & Heritage and Wildlife Division, NSW Fisheries Once a vibrant environmental site, the Tomago Wetlands in the Hunter River estuary had suffered severely from over drainage, poor land use practices and aerial bombing. From a wasteland to a thriving wetland full of wildlife, this project saw the restoration of natural hydrology to the 600-hectare site, to encourage rehabilitation of the natural environment.
Regeneration and New Development
North Beach Bathers Pavilion, Wollongong Conybeare Morrison International & Wollongong City Council This heritage structure in a highly corrosive environment presented significant challenges in its restoration and transformation to a functional, modern-day asset. Saved from demolition following a long history of community advocacy, it was re-opened with a community-wide celebration.
Research & Investigation/Analysis (joint winner)
Repointing Mortar Sands & Sand Library Minister’s Stonework Program – Government Architects Office The replacing (repointing) of defective mortar in stonework and brickwork joints can have a detrimental effect on buildings and monuments if carried out incorrectly. Use of the correct sand in mortar mixes is crucially important and, with the supply of sands from Sydney’s Kurnell diminishing, the project has provided a key new resource for best heritage maintenance by identifying where master trades can access the right materials to complete projects.
Research & Investigation/Analysis (joint winner)
Chinese Garden of Friendship Horticultural Maintenance Plan, Darling Harbour Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Gardens have a profound meaning in Chinese culture and the aim of this project was to highlight the traditions underpinning the design of the 25-year-old garden (including concepts such as fengshui and energy flows) while also using modern techniques to project the ongoing shape of the garden as it evolves, and develop an effective maintenance plan.
Trade Skills Award NSW Public Works- Heritage Services This team of skilled and complementary trades is committed to delivering superior heritage outcomes for the NSW community in the maintenance of public buildings, structures and sites. Projects to date include work on the Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Hospital, NSW State Library, Singleton Courthouse and Sydney Observatory. The stonemasonry team is led by Paul Thurloe and Gary Rimmer and the roofers and plumbers by Lee Adamou. The work of this team has given rise to the resurrection of lost skills, including an apprenticeship program for a new generation of stonemasons, and continues the once traditional employment of building and maintenance teams by public institutions.
Cathy Donnelly Memorial Award (Outstanding Female Professional) Winner
Letizia Coppo-Jones A Senior Associate with Design5 Architects, Letizia is a mentor and an innovator known for her highly developed working knowledge of traditional materials and construction techniques. Through these she has explored ways to merge contemporary design and modern technologies with traditional building techniques and conventions.
National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Joan Domicelj AM An architect-planner, cross-cultural mediator and heritage advisor, Joan Domicelj has worked in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and has been named as a significant contributor to UNESCO. Amongst her many roles, she has served on the Australian Heritage Commission, the Land and Environment Court and the Sydney Opera House Conservation Council, and was inaugural chair of the Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee. Joan received an AM in 1999 for ‘national and international service to the conservation of cross-cultural heritage’; she holds a Bicentennial Medal and the RAIA’s Marion Mahoney Griffin Award.
The NSW National Trust Heritage Awards 2013 were supported by:
iNex | The Wine People | Sydney Theatre Company | Bridgeclimb 3 Blue Ducks Restaurant | Langham Hotel | Charity Paintball
Opposite: National Trust Heriatege Award Luncheon 2013 Below: National Trust Heritage Award Winners Photos: Mikey Pozarik
NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2013 CELEBRATING COMMUNITY MILESTONES Currently in its 33rd year, the Heritage Festival is the longest running community festival in NSW. The Trust hosts this festival annually with a view to helping everyone from the smallest community group to the largest institution celebrate our unique heritage. The theme for the Festival, playing on the existing Australian tourism campaign, was There’s Nothing Like Australia: Community Milestones, which inspired local councils and community groups everywhere. The Festival was extended to six weeks through April and May to incorporate Heritage Week and the Bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains. This year we focused on Cultural Heritage, particularly Indigenous heritage, and worked with NSW Reconciliation and Gadigal Radio (Koori FM), Bangarra Dance Theatre and ILIBIJERRI Theatre Company, as well as speaking to Elders in the community to encourage participation in the Festival. The Trust also scouted other cultural groups including the Jewish Museum and the Lebanese Association as a reflection of the growing awareness of our multi-cultural society. The goal for next year is to foster this relationship and to embrace a stronger indigenous and multicultural presence. Events were promoted through the National Trust Heritage Festival Guide, on the website and, for the first time, on a free phone app which displayed what was on and where. As a result, attendance at events was high with many being sold out in advance.
Education, Interpretation and Community Engagement
“Designer Suburbs:‘Architects and Affordable Homes in Australia’ by Charles Pickett and Judith O’Callaghan New South Publishing, Powerhouse Museum and Faculty of the Built Environment (UNSW) Written by Charles Pickett and Judith O’Callaghan, this book studies the relationship between architects and suburban living in Australia’s post-war years following two decades of research. Providing a perspective and understanding of the growth and development of our suburbs, it is a ‘must read’ and a ‘must have’ for your bookshelves. This book can be purchased on the National Trust online shop. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/shop/ 5
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THOMPSON SQUARE RALLY
TRUST BOARD ELECTIONS
BY GRAHAM AND CAROL EDDS ON BEHALF OF THE HAWKESBURY BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL TRUST
A CRUCIAL OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT YOUR BOARD IAN CARROLL OAM - PRESIDENT, NATIONAL TRUST (NSW)
Over 1000 people from far and wide gathered in historic Thompson Square in Windsor on Sunday 14 April to protest against the NSW Government’s plan to bulldoze a major arterial road through the Square. Dating from 1795, this is Australia’s only remaining, intact, 18th century public square. Part of the proposed project involves demolition of the two-lane Windsor Bridge, a state-significant bridge crossing the Hawkesbury at Windsor, and replacing it with a new two-lane bridge.
The National Trust is approaching the time of year when six of the elected 12 members of the National Trust Board must stand down, either to put themselves forward for re-election or to retire. At the same time, nominations are called from our membership, to put forward other candidates who wish to serve on the Board. These conditions are defined by the Act of Parliament which governs the Trust as a community-based, not-for-profit organisation.
In an attempt to expedite this proposal, the Government has invoked state-significant infrastructure legislation enabling it to ‘switch off’ the Heritage Act which would require its assessment by the NSW Heritage Council. The significance of Thompson Square has been acknowledged on public record by all levels of government and community groups for the past 46 years: by NSW Planning (1967), the National Trust (1975), Register of the National Estate (1980), NSW Heritage Act (1982), Hawkesbury City Council LEP (1989) and the NSW State Heritage Register (1999). The Thompson Square Conservation Area incorporates 14 historic properties, including The Macquarie Arms, the earliest surviving Inn in Australia, as well as the reserves and streets that comprise the grassed central civic space, including George Street, Bridge Street and Thompson Square roadway. Furthermore, the proposal as it currently stands provides no improvements in terms of mitigating the flood potential of approach roads and no improved traffic and transport efficiency. It makes no attempt to minimise impact on the heritage and character of historic Windsor and, while the cost of repairing the existing bridge has been estimated at $3m, the cost of constructing the proposed bridge is in excess of $65m. A new bridge bypass to the historic town of Windsor, retaining the existing historic bridge for light traffic, is the only responsible solution.
This is a crucial time for the Trust and, whether you wish to stand for election or nominate a candidate, as your President I urge you to consider with the utmost care the upcoming Board elections and their implications for the effective management of the Trust.. Times have changed for the Trust as they have for all charities. If we are to compete successfully in the market place for the support we need to survive, we need the same high level of business acumen as any large professional organisation. What we stand for, achieve and need must be clearly and persuasively articulated to government, business and the wider community. To do this, we need a strong, multi-skilled Board, with high level business and marketing skills as well as a strong commitment to heritage. Among their many roles, Trust Board members determine Trust policy, and are responsible for ensuring good governance and the increasingly difficult task of balancing extremely limited funds against the costs of managing the very considerable assets we hold in trust for the nation.
BY ROLAND BANNISTER - CHAIR, MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The volunteers at Miss Porter's House look forward to the revitalisation of Newcastle's West End under the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure's Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy. The House, and the Porter family, have been part of the evolving commercial, social and cultural landscapes of Newcastle West since James Porter established his first shop there in about 1880. It is important that the House be recognised as an element in what the Newcastle Herald has called 'Preserving our city's soul'. Miss Porter's House is, we believe, a keystone of heritage in the West End. The city of Newcastle has suffered a great deal in the past several decades as it slowly morphs from being a centre of heavy industry to a place of education, health support, environmental research, commerce and services. The West End - the area in which Miss Porter's House is located - in particular has been characterised by decline: buildings falling derelict, derelict buildings being demolished, and the spasmodic development of a few new buildings of dubious quality: Australia's largest Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet now sits on the site of the gracious old Palais Royale and, under that, an important Aboriginal midden. It is characterised too by the proliferation of cheap pubs, tattoo parlours, sex shops and brothels, and small optimistic businesses that rise and fall within a season.
Without legislative change, we are not in a position to ensure that the Board has the requisite mix of business, marketing and conservation skills. We rely on you, our members, to nominate and vote carefully, with due consideration for the complexity of the Trust and the role of its governing body. This is not just an opportunity to demonstrate a love of heritage for itself, but an opportunity to ensure that an effective framework exists for its ongoing protection. I urge you to consider this carefully. As members, the future of the organisation rests largely with you.
Ironically, a number of fine heritage buildings survive, despite the general decline. As well as Miss Porter's House, there is - for example - the former police station, the TAFE art school buildings, the Royal Theatre, the Bank Corner, the old Water Board building, Stegga's Arcade and several commercial buildings in Hunter Street.
NATIONAL TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) & ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Members of the Porter family occupied the House from 1909 to 1997. Since then the volunteer committee of the National Trust has maintained the building itself, the gardens and the valuable collection of artefacts housed there, and raised money towards its upkeep. Although Miss Porter's House presents a quiet face to the
The AGM of National Trust members will be held from 9.30am to approximately 11am on Saturday 30 November 2013 in the S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill. Motions put forward by members for consideration must be received by the Public Officer at least 42 days before the meeting, be signed by the member and seconded by another member. Other matters for discussion must be outlined in writing, signed by a member and received by the Public Officer at least 7 days before the meeting. 2013 Election, Board of Directors Nomination forms and information packs will be available from mid August. Candidates must be financial members of the NSW National Trust and be proposed and seconded by other financial members. Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 13 September. National Trust President, Ian Carroll, addressed the April rally - Photo R Lewry
MISS PORTER’S HOUSE
But Miss Porter's House is unique in that it is the only heritage building to retain its original form, to house its original contents, and to continue to function as a going concern.
street, a great deal of activity goes on there. At the turn of the nineteenth century James Porter's grocery store and J Blewett's Saddlery shared a building in Hunter Street on land that is now a car park for Balance City Health Club. In 1909 he sold the back portion of his land to his son Herbert for 10 shillings. Herbert asked his architect brother, Wallace, to build a free-standing terrace house facing King Street for himself and his fiancée Florence Jolly. Herbert and Florence married in 1910 and their daughters Ella and Hazel were born in 1911 and 1914. Sadly, Herbert died in 1919 from Spanish ‘flu and Florence was left to raise the girls. She died in 1970. Ella and Hazel remained single and lived in the family home all their lives until Ella died in 1995 and Hazel in 1997. Hazel bequeathed the house and its remarkable collection of domestic and personal items to the National Trust. Miss Porter's House's tag line is Linking people of the past, the present and the future. This tag encapsulates our philosophy: we see the House and its collection as a tangible evidence of lives lived, and of the waxing and waning story of the West End. But the value of the House grows with the passing of time. For older people the House reminds them of houses they used to know: it contains objects familiar to them, and offers evidence of the world of their childhood. Thus a 90 year old shows her grandchild – or perhaps her great grandchild – things that she used when she was a child. But for young people, the House and its objects are strange. After all, 16 year olds were born after the House came to the National Trust. Children understand their forebears’ lives better through Miss Porter’s House and its collection. We envisage Miss Porter's House occupying a place not dissimilar to the old churches that remain in major cities - Sydney is a prime example. Although these buildings are now surrounded by the new, and overshadowed by recent tall buildings, they stand as sentinels of our heritage. It is our hope that the people of the City of Newcastle will embrace Miss Porter's House - and the other heritage buildings of the West End - as links between the people of the past, the present and the future.
To receive the election pack please contact the Public Officer, National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518 Sydney 2001. (02) 9258 0123)
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
OF WALTER PYE’S GIFT OF LINDESAY TO THE NATIONAL TRUST IN 1963
This year, Lindesay at Darling Point celebrated 50 years of National Trust ownership. The property was donated to the Trust by Walter Pye, and it was very fitting that over 50 of his relatives came to Lindesay to celebrate the anniversary. Among the throng of Pye relatives, pictured left is nephew Barney Remond; in the centre Tony Pye is flanked by Gabrielle Upton, MP for Vaucluse, with Diana Hazard on the right and Ian Carroll, National Trust President. 6
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Photo and copy supplied by Diana Hazard, Deputy Chair, Lindesay Management Committee.
James Porter 1844-1921. James Porter was a long-time member of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows | J Blewett's horse and cart in front of Blewett's Saddlery and James Porter's grocery, probably in the late 1890s
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The Hydro-Majestic, overlooking the Megalong Valley
MAJESTY AND WATER RESTORED TO HYDRO MAJESTIC BY ANGELA LE SUEUR
In July 2014, one of Australia’s best-loved and iconic hotels will reopen its doors for the first time in five years, following completion of stage 1 of a refurbishment with a total cost of around $30 million. Sold to The Escarpment Group in 2008, the completed project will see the hotel once again live up to its name, with luxury accommodation and a new state-of-the art spa facility to be included in Stage 2 of the transformation which will place the Hydro Majestic at the cutting edge of hotel concept design in Australia. The linked chain of buildings and extensions with their castellated parapets which is the Hydro Majestic, runs across 1.1km of escarpment overlooking the Blue Mountains’ spectacular Megalong Valley. Within the bounds of a detailed Conservation Management Plan, Stage 1 of the project will include restoration of the hotel’s many historic buildings together with the re-design of public areas and the development of the Mark Foy Pavilion, which will showcase the natural produce of the region and celebrate the history of the hotel. Stage 2 to be completed over the following two years will add world-class spa and treatment facilities, and new and refurbished accommodation.
A colourful past Since opening its doors in 1905 to offer the best in British and European-inspired spa treatments to the rich and famous, the ornate and expansive Hydro Majestic has created its own myths and legends. The story started in 1901 when Mark Foy (1865-1950) co-founder of the eponymous Sydney store, bought the Belgravia Hotel at Medlow, redolent with Blue Mountains fresh air and reputed to be close to health-giving springs. The elaborate Federation-style property had been opened as a hotel in 1891 and was advertised in the Illustrated Sydney News as being the first place in the Blue Mountains with electricity, which not only supplied water and power to the hotel but to a further 100 houses in the vicinity. Foy had visited many spas on his overseas travels for the relief of his digestive problems and, although at times he had doubts about the viability of the project, he hoped the concept would catch on in Australia.
accommodation were key innovations, with the Boiler House which included a boiler sourced by Foy from the 1879 Exhibition Building in Sydney becoming quite an attraction for visitors. Hydropathic facilities were housed in the lower floor of Hargreaves’ house and the castellated Delmonte Hallway. Innovation was everywhere. In addition to the boiler, the hotel featured its own sewerage treatment works, water plant and early telephone system, while Mark Foy’s dairy farm and market garden at the bottom of the escarpment provided fresh produce daily via a gravity-operated flying fox mechanism. The official opening of the sanatorium was held on 4 July 1904, and was acknowledged as a ‘first’ of its type. Foy enticed a Dr George Baur from Switzerland, who arrived via a quick look at Smedley’s in England to replicate the range and scope of medicinal and healthy treatments so popular in Europe. The Medlow Bath Hydropathic Bath Book, 1904, was filled with advice on dietary restrictions, the need for plenty of sleep, avoiding cheeses and alcoholic beverages – and warnings against talking about one’s ailments with others! Eighty-three different treatments were offered, including the slightly worrying Electrical Treatment. By 1906 however, it was becoming clear to Foy that Australians were not taking to hydropathic treatments with the same fervour as seen overseas. He successfully re-positioned the sanatorium as a luxury hotel with opulence, entertainment and exotic touches, but his interest was waning. He leased the hotel to the Hon James Joynton Smith, whose ownership of the Carrington Hotel and Imperial Hotel, chief competitors to the Hydro, did not augur well for the latter. In 1922,a major bushfire destroyed the Belgravia Hotel and both levels of most of the Belgravia Wing. The Blue Mountains Echo (18 August 1922) reported ‘the damage, which included the art gallery and the whole of its contents, being estimated at between £20,000 and £50,000’.
In 1923, Foy resumed control over the hotel. It was refurbished and re-opened, this time changing its appeal to ‘ordinary folk’, as a ‘handsome hostelry with good plain and plenty eats’. More accommodation and facilities were added and enjoyed by working people and particularly honeymooners, who took advantage of the lower rates. In 1935 well-known artist and painter Arnold Zimmerman replaced his 1920s Art Deco interiors in the Casino with murals and a style which reflected the new positioning of the Hydro as a family hotel. The 1930s saw extensive redecoration and the construction of new facilities, partly funded from 1936 when Foy floated the hotel as a public company. More development work took place in 1940 and 1941, and during WW2 from 1942 to 1943 the hotel was requisitioned to become the base for the US 118th General Hospital, with the American flag raised to denote its new use. The army vacated the hotel in 1943 and it remained closed for six months before re-opening as a hotel, its refurbishment funded by Australian Government compensation. An additional attraction for tourists was the natural history and native art collection, assembled by naturalist and marine collector Charles Melbourne Ward. Operating from 1943 out of a disused army Recreation Room he delighted visitors for years, with his eclectic exhibits ranging from thousands of crabs to Japanese war weapons, and walking tours exploring native flora and fauna peppered with aboriginal stories.
user-friendly to day visitors ensured the profitability of the hotel at a time when motor cars, rail and day trips were making overnight hotel stays unnecessary. With Mark Foy’s death on 15 November 1950, further large-scale development ceased for approximately 30 years. By the 1970s despite frequent attempts at revitalisation, the hotel was beginning to show its age. Ad hoc additions, deterioration and changing public expectations contributed to the decline. Superficial changes, such as painting the formerly white hotel orange in 1984, couldn’t hide the fact that the erstwhile health resort and luxury hotel urgently needed its own face-lift in order to survive. In 2008 with the acquisition of the now-named Hydro-Majestic Hotel by the current owners, plans for that face-lift began in earnest. The hotel closed its doors in 2008, left frozen in time. From the documentation of thousands of artefacts left behind as the last guests and staff departed, to the development and realisation of the new concept to take the hotel into the future while protecting its character and heritage, it has been a long and complex project. For the future of the hotel, tourism in the Blue Mountains and the experiences that lie ahead – the potential is vast. References: historic data has been edited from Hydro Majestic Hotel, Medlow Bath, Conservation Management Plan July 2010, Graham Brookes & Associates Pty Ltd
In 1947, a new Streamline Moderne style main entrance and lounge known as the Belgravia Entry was added. With its huge windows overlooking the valley below, fireplace, central heating and relaxed spaces for entertaining, it became a favourite spot for locals to gather. Other refurbishments at this time to make the hotel
In the same year he leased the neighbouring property, a house with extensive grounds and walking tracks owned by William Henry Hargreaves. He later bought it and, in 1903, consolidated his holdings with the purchase of the c1900 property in the vicinity, known as Tucker’s Cottage. In 1903, he launched the idea of a hydropathic sanatorium on his site by petitioning NSW Railways to re-name Medlow station as Medlow Bath. Following the model of Smedley’s hydropathic establishment in Matlock, England, with which he had been particularly impressed, Foy embarked upon his plans to link the Belgravia and Hargreaves’ house with accommodation and a promenade. In 1903 the elaborate Federation Free Style Casino was constructed using a pre-fabricated, steel-frame structure. It is not known whether this was imported from Detroit, where he had seen a similar building, or from an English firm which he also contacted. Also dating from this time was Hargravia, which included Cat’s Alley and served as a gallery for the extensive collection of valuable artworks including sculptures installed by Foy. The Billiard Room and Hallway, Laundry, Cellar, Boiler House, Ice House and 8
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The Project Team
Architect: Ashkan Mostaghim: Mostaghim & Associates Heritage Consultant: Jonathan Bryant: Graham Brookes & Associates Interior Designer: Peter Reeve CRD Project Management: Drenka Andjelic + Toby Meredith Construction Assignments
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A NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR EXPERIMENT FARM COTTAGE BY DAVID HOFFMAN, MANAGER, AND ANNA RIDLEY, MUSEUMS COORDINATOR OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND EXPERIMENT FARM COTTAGE In 1963 Experiment Farm Cottage was opened by the National Trust NSW as Australia’s first house museum with a focus on Australian colonial furniture. In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the opening, the Cottage has undergone a much needed restoration funded by the Dame Helen Blaxland Foundation and NSW State Heritage Grants. Experiment Farm Cottage stands on the site of the first land grant made in Australia, given by Governor Phillip to James Ruse in 1789 as a reward for proving that a settler could be self-sufficient after one year. Ruse had grown up farming in Cornwall, was convicted of burglary in 1782 and transported on the First Fleet to Sydney. His farming experience made him the ideal candidate for Phillip’s experiment, and his land grant of 30 acres was a just reward for his hard work.
The property stayed in the Harris family until 1921, when the land was subdivided and the suburb of Harris Park was created. When the property came up for sale in 1961 the National Trust recognised its significant heritage value and purchased the cottage with funds raised from donations by members and the public. With the establishment of the National Trust Women’s Committee fundraising group repairs to the cottage were able to commence. Donations of colonial furniture were also sought, and when the cottage opened to the public in 1963 it was an elegant rural home once more. In 2001 the National Trust and Parramatta City Council received funding under the Commonwealth Federation Cultural & Heritage Project Program to reinstate aspects of the cottage’s original colonial setting. Works included demolition of 20th century encroachments which had almost entirely eroded the rural context and character of the setting, and landscaping works to reinstate the front gardens. This was based on documentation which included photographs of the Fraser family, residents from 1903-1913, which show mature trees and shrubs, an 1871 Purchase’s catalogue and a plants database developed by NSW Historic Houses Trust for nearby Elizabeth Farm. The 2013 restorations have helped to stabilise emerging problems including underpinning the north-east corner, internal plastering and painting, new electrical circuitry and power upgrade and re-rendering the cellar. The safety of the property has also been improved with the installation of a new fire alarm system and upgraded security alarm system, including video surveillance.
In 1794 Ruse sold the land to Surgeon John Harris, who already owned the neighbouring property. At the time, Surgeon Harris had many varied roles in the colony, including Magistrate, Deputy Judge Advocate, Superintendant of Police and Naval Officer. He went on to become one of the wealthiest pastoralists in the colony, owning extensive properties in New South Wales. In recent years there has been some debate as to whether the cottage was built c1794 during the early years of Harris’s ownership, or some time between 1820 and 1835 during the later years. It is however an excellent example of a colonial Georgian bungalow, with an integrated wrap around veranda, french doors, classical columns and an elliptical fan light above the door.
The presentation of the house has been improved with the sandstone on both front and back verandas lifted, levelled and regrouted, the exterior painted, landscaping of the rear gardens, and repair and restoration of several important collection items. The Caretaker’s Cottage has also been fully refurbished and re-fitted (for the first time since 1962) and the volunteer office and kitchen has a new fit-out. The improvements should allow not only for better presentation of the property and greater comfort for volunteers but there will be new possibilities for visitor access and venue hire. It is a major new lease of life. The 50th anniversary of the opening of Experiment Farm Cottage was celebrated on 20 July 2013, when Trust Patron, Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, re-enacted the opening of the cottage by the then Governor Sir Eric Woodward.
S.H. ERVIN GALLERY WHATS ON AT THE GALLERY?
WINDOWS TO THE SACRED: AN EXPLORATION OF THE ESOTERIC 30 AUGUST– 29 SEPTEMBER This landmark exhibition addresses the current international interest in esoteric art and includes major Australian artists such as James Gleeson whose works will be re-examined in the context of their esoteric influences. This unique exhibition will also include key works by the English occultist Aleister Crowley, Rosaleen Norton, Alex Proyas, Georgiana Houghton, filmmaker Kenneth Anger, musician Jeff Martin, NOKO performance group, Collective777, Barry William Hale and Danie Mellor. Presented in association with Buratti Fine Art. RIGHT: JAMES GLEESON ‘A Moment in the Process’, 2006 oil on linen 132 x 178cm
PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD | 4 OCTOBER – 17 NOVEMBER The annual award exhibition for portraiture by contemporary Australian women artists. The award, which was first given in 1965 in memory of the artist Portia Geach, displays selected entries from artists across the nation representing diversity in contemporary portraiture. The Award is recognised as one of the most important celebrations of the talents and creativity of Australian female portrait painters and has played a major role in developing the profile of the nation’s women artists. Award administered by the Trust Company. National Trust Centre - Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 | (02) 9258 0173 | www.shervingallery.com.au Gallery Hours: Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. Café, Parking, Gallery shop
SALON DINING A fundraising dinner held in the S.H. Ervin Gallery during Salon des Refusés was much enjoyed with guests surrounded by talking points on the walls. Simon Marnie from ABC 702 was Master of Ceremonies.
TRUST FRIENDS LOUISE WARREN 1927-2013 Louise Warren sadly passed away in January. Louise was a great example of how to live life - with strength, kindness and integrity. Widowed in 1985, Louise is survived by her three daughters, Karen, Janine and Libby and their families. Louise was thrilled that after seven grandchildren, a great grandchild finally arrived. Louise was a very active and much-loved member of the National Trust, joining as a Life Member in 1966. Over the years she held a number of positions, including that of Officer-in-Charge of Women’s Committee House Inspections 1978-1981. She organised the auction of Rosemont in 1981, established Gifts in a Basket in Pymble in 1982, and again when this highly successful initiative moved to Killara in 1992. In 1994, Louise received the National Trust Voluntary Service Silver Award. She was a tireless worker and organiser in both shops until 2012 and, as well as visiting Trade Fairs to purchase stock, Louise took the shops to her customers, organising shopping days at retirement villages and nursing homes. She was also a mainstay at the annual Lindesay Christmas Fair, where she was as busy as ever in 2012. Louise dearly loved her family and friends and a large part of her friends were her National Trust Family.
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Top Left: Prior to the National Trust’s first restorations in 1961, Bottom Left: Experiment Farm Cottage, Bottom RIght: Sam at work on the front verandas, which have been lifted, levelled and re-grouted.
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PRIVATE HOUSE INSPECTIONS LOOKING AT ARCHITECTURE WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
PALM BEACH DAY
DIARY DATES
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 9.30am-12.30pm AUG 13 SEPT 10 OCT 19-20 NOV 12 NOV 28-30
Mosman Day Palm Beach Day Country Weekend Woolwich Day Lindesay Xmas Fair
‘DUNDULLIMAL’, 23 OBLEY ROAD, DUBBO A National Trust property dating from the 1840s built by squatter John Maughan on his 26,000 acre sheep station. This important building with stone stables and outbuildings still standing is the oldest slab hut style homestead in Australia. Inside, the house exhibits a remarkable standard of sophistication for the era.
DUBBO DISTRICT WEEKEND
42 SUNRISE ROAD, PALM BEACH by courtesy of Garry and Susan Rothwell A relaxed family beach house constructed of sandstone pillars and folding glass doors on a very steep site, amongst paperbark trees (Melaleuca quinquenerva). The ceiling is recycled corrugated iron roofing saved from a dairy farm on the north coast and is designed to dissipate the glare from Pittwater. The north-facing site has unrivalled views to Pittwater, Broken Bay and beyond.
SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER 10AM-12NOON AND 2PM-4PM
‘THE SPRINGS’, OBLEY ROAD, DUBBO by courtesy of the Tourle family Just four years after Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson crossed the Blue Mountains in 1813, explorers John Oxley and Alan Cunningham camped at Mary’s Valley (now known as Paddy’s Creek). In 1846 Arthur and Isabella Bird secured land there which they named ‘The Springs’ and built the homestead in 1857. For six generations the descendants have cherished and maintained this remarkable property. Original furniture, horse drawn carriages along with outbuildings, school house and shearing shed all remain.
44 TAMWORTH STREET, DUBBO
by courtesy of Michael and Helen Meares ‘Shearing at The Springs’. By kind permission of the artist, Tom Thompson, and A very well-used family beach house built by the owners 32 years ago, owners, Lois and Philip Rasmussen the property is set in a natural bushland garden under a canopy of Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum). There are glimpses of the ocean ‘DERRIBONG’, 7 BELMORE STREET, DUBBO through the trees. by courtesy of Andrew and Allyne Graham Flanked by huge trees, this substantial Federation style house is Cost: Members (only) $35, Youth (16-20yrs) $20 surrounded by shady verandahs. A first floor extension has been Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet added for extra bedrooms, and the old coach house is now used as Enquiries: (02) 9363 2401 a garage.
Private house inspections are for MEMBERS ONLY. Members may bring up to two friends on Country Visits and special events. Bookings: are essential. Please see the Ticket Application Sheet on page 19. The closing date for tickets is 5 working days before an event. No tickets at the door. Please make one payment only for multiple bookings. Tickets are not transferable. Conditions: no stiletto heels. Visitors may be asked to remove their shoes or wear plastic overshoes (supplied). No cameras, video cameras or large bags are permitted. No children under 12 years. Please note that private homes may not be suitable for wheelchairs or walking frames. If this is an issue please ring the Ticket Secretary on (02) 9363 2401 before buying your ticket. 12 Booking enquiries: Sian Graham (02) 9363 2401.
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by courtesy of Stephen Hoynes and Anne Maree Furney Built in the early 1900s, this Arts and Crafts style house has been meticulously restored to create a comfortable and stylish family home.
‘HOLMWOOD’, 1L HENNESSY DRIVE, DUBBO
9 -10 HANDARA CLOSE, DUBBO by courtesy of Andrew and Anne Perry A contemporary house built by a builder as his own home. The present owners enjoy the ideal location overlooking the fairways of Dubbo Golf Club.
‘WILUNA’, 343 MACQUARIE STREET, DUBBO by courtesy of Bob and Julie Wilson When the current owners bought this 19th century property, the house was derelict with only one tree nearby. Now a large garden runs down to the Macquarie River and surrounds this charming home.
by courtesy of Carl Ryves A rocky path leads down to this unobtrusive house designed by architect William Martin in 1891 to embrace its naturally beautiful riverside site. From the original plans the present owner, an Olympic sailor, has restored elements of the building altered by previous owners, so that the house now maintains its integrity to its riverside setting.
by courtesy of David and Rosie Gavel Built of local bricks in the 1860s by the Palmer family, the house is sited overlooking the Macquarie River. When it passed down to the current owners it was almost derelict but years of hard work have resulted in a charming house full of character. Saturday Lunch: Provided by Wongarbon CWA in Dubbo. Cost: $15. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet Friday Night Dinner: Dundullimal Function Centre, 23L Obley Road, Dubbo. 6.45pm for 7pm. Two courses, excluding drinks. Cost: $50. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet Saturday Night Dinner: Lazy River Winery and Conference Centre - a short drive from the centre of the city. A modern complex designed by Architectus Sydney Pty Ltd using rammed earth and iron. Buffet style dinner. Cost: $60, drinks extra. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet.
SOGERI, 39 RALSTON ROAD, PALM BEACH
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5 WERAMBIE STREET, WOOLWICH
Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo
by courtesy of Cathie and Barry Brownjohn Using the steel frame of an existing 1987 house, architect Bruce James and builder Bellvarde Constructions have created for the owners a brand new, multi-storey glass, steel and timber house, with all levels opening to spectacular north-facing views over the beach to Pittwater, Barrenjoey Headland and Broken Bay. The view is framed to the east by a magnificent stand of tall spotted gums, sheltering a luxuriant tropical garden, whilst minimising the visual impact on the hillside of the structure when viewed from the beach.
The eastern tip of the Hunters Hill peninsula was settled from the early 1830s, Woolwich becoming a working class suburb providing labour for the maritime industries of Cockatoo Island and Balmain. By the late 1800s managers and professional men – sailors at heart – were building fine marine villas in this idyllic place where the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers meet. Today we have the rare privilege of seeing two 19th century marine villas overlooking the Lane Cove River. By courtesy of the owners Built in 1881 as a single storey house on a fine riverside site with wide views, Vineta received a second storey with verandah in 1890. In 1909, a gazebo on both upper and lower verandahs added an unusual design element. The garden runs down to a boatshed and private sandy beach.
From a remote grazing outpost in the 1820s Dubbo has grown to be a thriving and important agricultural and business centre. Located on the banks of the Macquarie River, the city with its host of motels is a mecca for tourists visiting the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 10.30AM, 12.30PM OR 1PM-3PM
‘VINETA’, 2 VIEW STREET, WOOLWICH
TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM -12.30PM OR 1PM - 3PM SATURDAY, 19, SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER Named by early settlers for the stately cabbage tree palms that still crowd the sheltered gullies of the peninsula, Palm Beach offers an endless variety of glorious water views from ocean beach to headland to tranquil Pittwater. Once the preserve of fishermen and small farmers, in the early 20th century Palm Beach became a favoured place for Sydneysiders building modest beach houses under the native banksias and angopheras of the bushland. 21st century advances in technology now allow innovative architects to take advantage of hitherto neglected steep sites, creating exciting houses that reveal ever more spectacular views of this idyllic place.
WOOLWICH DAY
Cost: Bookings: Enquiries:
Members: $80, Friends (2 only per member) $100 Youth (16-20 yrs) $25 Ticket Application Sheet (02)9363 2401
COACH TOUR DUBBO COUNTRY WEEKEND
FRIDAY, 18, SATURDAY 19, SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER Coach departs crn York and Margaret Street, City, at 9am on Friday 18 October. Please be at the departure point at 8.30am. Returns Sunday 20 October approx 6.30pm-7pm. Cost: includes accommodation (two nights) at ‘Cattleman’s Country Motor Inn’, Dubbo (02) 6884 5222, two dinners, two breakfasts, two lunches and inspection tickets. Enquiries: Dubbo Visitor Information Centre (02) 6801 4450 Twin share Single
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Ticket holders will be directed to the third house. Cost: Members (only) $35, Youth (16-20yrs) $20 Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet Enquiries: (02) 9363-2401
11th ANNUAL LINDESAY CHRISTMAS FAIR
THURSDAY 28 to SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 10AM-4PM Lindesay, 1 Carthona Ave, Darling Point (Please enter via Lindsay Ave) The Annual Fair, held in historic Lindesay and its gardens overlooking Sydney Harbour, raises funds to contribute to the upkeep of the house. You’ll find over 80 stalls with a wide array of appealing gifts. There are delicious lunches and teas at the Courtyard Café. Public transport to the Fair: Train to Edgecliff Station then a complimentary bus shuttle service will run from the top level of Edgecliff Railway Station bus interchange (Stand H) 10am – 4pm to Lindesay. Or catch bus number 327 from Gresham St, Circular Quay. Cost (entry to Fair only): $5. Enquiries: (02)9363 2401.
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NB: All cancellations must be made three weeks prior to departure. Enquiries: For coach only: Peggy Muntz (02)9968 1915 Friday, 18 October 0409 124 221 or Margaret Durham (02)9326 2963
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SOUTHERN STATES OF THE USA September/October 2014
A visit of the cities in Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia transports you to yesteryear’s days of gracious living. From historic sites in Georgia, Since 1978 the National Trust Tours Committee has organised travel to antebellum sites in South Carolina and colonial Virginia. Australian and overseas tours to meet the interests of our members. Relish the gracious elegance of southern living in the rarefied world of Tours are carefully planned, researched and personally led by one of plantations, 19th century mansions, magnolia gardens and enormous the voluntary members of the Committee, with detailed background live oaks hung with Spanish moss. notes provided. Numbers are strictly limited and one of the rewarding Visit Savannah’s beautiful historic district including its lovely squares, bonuses has been the number of friendships made and maintained River Street and City Market. See Charleston’s ‘Museum Mile’ which features the richest concentration of cultural sites open to visitors. See among people who travel with a common interest. Colonial Williamsburg which has been restored to its 18th century glory and inhabited by interpreters living its 18th century lifestyle. There is NORFOLK ISLAND much to discover about the colonial times today. Monticello was the 31 March - 7 April, 2014 family home of Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Father responsible for Due to the success of the National Trust Tour to Norfolk Island this year the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United we have planned another tour in 2014. States. A tour of this antebellum house, considered the finest example The island is rich in history and is breathtakingly beautiful, with warm of this period, and the historic gardens and plantations is included in and friendly islanders. Staying at the Governors Lodge Resort you will the tour. Leader: Lorraine Collins 0439 947 479 visit the beautiful Georgian buildings of Kingston, an important heritage site. They were built by the convicts of the Second Settlement and are being lovingly restored. You will attend a Mutiny on the Bounty Show, a dramatic production involving scores of islanders, many of whom are direct descendants of Fletcher Christian and Matthew Quintal. There is so much to see and do on this picturesque island, including dining on fresh fish and traditional food. Leader: Lorraine Collins 0439 947 479
free ENTRY TO NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES HERE & ABROAD!
Did you know that members of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) get free entry to more than 800 properties and gardens throughout Australia and overseas?
Autumn is the perfect time to venture to the UK and soak up the delights of National Trust properties and gardens. From the tiny retreat of T.E. Lawrence to grand Elizabethan estates – there is something for every visitor to enjoy. Pick up your copy of the 2013 UK National Trust Handbook for a comprehensive listing of Trust properties and gardens. Available at the online shop www.nationaltrust.org.au/shop or phone (02) 9258 0156
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Refer a friend or family member to join the Trust and we will: WAIVE the joining fee for them & send BOTH of you a small GIFT Join online www.nationaltrust.org.au/shop/membership or call (02) 9258 0156 and quote MGM2013.
SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND TOUR 20 June - 5 July, 2014
This exciting new tour to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall is tailormade for National Trust members. The itinerary includes wonderful gardens, National Trust properties, seaside and moorland villages, medieval market towns and historic sites. Highlights include Salisbury, Montacute House, Valley of the Rocks, Tarr Steps, the steam train to Minehead, Penzance, Glendurgan Gardens, Chysauster Ancient Village, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Merrivale Bronze Village, Otterton Mill and the Seaton Tramway. Travel in a small group at a relaxed pace spending multiple nights in distinguished, historic accommodation. Early bookings are recommended. Leader: Loma Priddle 02 9412 2875
PHOTO COMPETITION “Snap, Crackle & Pop” We’re looking for some fresh, new images of our properties and who better to ask than you, the people who visit them. Capture the “SNAP” of a winter branch as you explore the gardens, the “CRACKLE” of a log fire in the grate of a country kitchen or the “POP” of colour as a daffodil pokes its head above the frosty ground. Let your imaginations run wild and show us a side of our properties we’ve never seen before.
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Thursday 12 September, 10.30am Catch the 10.05am ferry from Circular Quay wharf 4 (based on timetable at time of printing). The Tours Committee has arranged for the Naval Historical Society of Australia to take Trust members on a guided walking tour of the historic sites of Garden Island, which are normally off-limits to the public. The island was first used as a garden, 16 days after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. In 1859 it was gazetted as a Naval Depot. The approximately two hour tour will start on arrival at Garden Island and will operate in all weather conditions. Bring a picnic lunch or buy lunch at the Salthouse Café. Members Only. Cost (private tour only, not ferry): $25 per person. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page 19. Enquiries: Margaret Durham (02) 9326 2963
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15-27 September 2014
The 2013 tour is fully booked so a repeat is planned for September 2014, tailor-made for National Trust members in conjunction with Ugo and Barbara Mariotti, who have been conducting enjoyable Trust tours in Italy over the past 10 years. Unpack only twice as we stay in centrally located hotels first in Como, set in an idyllic landscape of mountains on the lake of the same name, then in the resort of Santa Margherita Ligure in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Visit the spectacular gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi, Bellagio, the Swiss town of Lugano and the gloriously decorated Certosa di Pavia. Leisurely daily excursions on the Riviera include Portofino, the famous villages of the ‘Cinque Terre’ coastline and the heritage listed small port of Porto Venere. A day tour to Lucca, one of the most beautiful towns in northern Tuscany, is also included. Leader: Loma Priddle 02 9412 2875
NEWINGTON HOUSE, SILVERWATER Wednesday 23 October, 10am
Newington House, situated on the Parramatta River at Silverwater, is an excellent example of an early colonial Regency-style villa. Constructed between 1829 and 1832, it was the former home of John Blaxland, elder brother of Gregory Blaxland, and was named after the family property in Kent. The veranda, featuring Tuscan columns each cut from a single piece of Pyrmont sandstone, was added in 1840. After the Blaxlands lost control of the estate in the 1860s ten hectares of land and Newington House were leased to the Methodist Church for use as a boys' boarding school and used until Newington College moved to Stanmore in 1880 and the House became Government property. As Newington House is in the centre of Silverwater Correctional Complex there are security checks before entering. Numbers are strictly limited. Please note a fair amount of walking is involved. Cost (includes morning tea): NT MEMBERS ONLY $30. Bookings: 15 essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page 19. 15 Enquiries/Tour Leader: Judy Ashton (02) 0421 630 942
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MONTHLY DEVONSHIRE TEAS AT RIVERSDALE Sunday 18 August, 10am-3pm Riversdale, Maud Street, Goulburn Enjoy luscious homemade scones, jam and cream in the sunny courtyard of Riversdale for as little as $5 per person (depending on whether you can say ‘no’ to more!). Cost: from $5 per person. Enquiries: Ros Loftus 0414 951 955 or riversdale@nationaltrust. com.au
Saturday 3 August, 4pm St John’s Parish Hall, cnr Parry & Dawson Streets, Cooks Hill, Newcastle West Enjoy a superb High Tea in the Parish Hall of the church which was part of the lives of the Porter family (from Miss Porter’s House). Cost: $30 per person. Bookings: essential. YASMAR: A HIDDEN TREASURE Sunday 25 August, 1.30-4.30pm Bookings/enquiries: Kathryn Pitkin (02) 4967 6688 or kpitkin@ix.net.au Meet at St David’s United Church, 51 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield THE WINTER HOUSE: A PARRAMATTA BRANCH MEETING TALK Undoubtedly one of western Sydney’s ‘great houses’, Yasmar is a rare survivor of those 19th century properties developed by the wealthy to display their successes, and set in Saturday 10 August, 10am extensive landscaped grounds. Join us for afternoon tea and a tour of the grounds with Burnside School Hall, Masons Drive, North Parramatta their amazing garden and botanic treasures. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT Kerry Lee will talk about the Winter House at Telopea, designed by Walter Burley Griffin and members $30, non-members $40. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page now listed on the State Heritage Register. Also known as Redstone, the house is an example 19. Enquiries: Ron Bottrill 0418 112 018 or rbottrill@gmail.com of Griffin’s development of Prairie School principles that had their origin in the landscapeinspired houses of the early modern movement in Chicago. Afternoon tea and free parking. ANNUAL HERITAGE LECTURE & MUSICAL PROGRAM Cost: Gold coin donation and raffle. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Les Todd (02) 9672 3322 or Sunday 25 August, 2.30-4.30pm thetods@bigpond.com All Saints Church, Ferry Street, Hunters Hill This year’s lecture will be given by Dr Shirley Fitzgerald, former City Historian, City THE CAMELLIA ARK PROJECT: OPEN WEEKEND of Sydney (1987-2009) (topic to be confirmed). The musical program will feature the Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August, 10am-4pm historic Bevington organ, and will be followed by High Tea. Cost (includes High Tea): Eryldene Historic House and Gardens, 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon $25 per person. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: John Birch (02) 9816 1794 View magnificent azaleas and camellias, discussed by guest speaker Dr Stephen Utick. or jabirch@bigpond.com Garden Café open both days. High Teas available on Sunday from 2pm. GHOST TOUR OF MISS PORTER’S HOUSE Cost (entry): members free, non-members $8, conc. $6, children $4, family $18 Cost (High Teas only): adult $24, child $10. Bookings: recommended. Bookings/ Sunday 25 August, 7-9pm enquiries: Anne Davey (02) 9498 2271 or eryldene@eryldene.org.au Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street, Newcastle West A specialist from Newcastle Ghost Tours will discuss the history of the house and the THE EPHEMERA OF FAMILY HISTORY Porter family before talking about spirit activity and modern ghost-hunting equipment. There will be the opportunity to take part in a real ‘stake out’. Perhaps the spirit of Sunday 11 August, 1-4pm Herbert of Florence Porter, or daughters Ella and Hazel will pay a visit? Bookings: Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street, Newcastle West essential. Cost and other enquiries: Renata at Newcastle Ghost Tours 0411 357 519 A celebration of Family History Week with an exhibition of greetings cards, letters, or info@newcastleghosttours.com.au photographs and other ephemera which give fascinating insights into the lives and times of the Porter family. Cost: NT members and conc $6, children under 5 yrs free, family $20. HARRY BOYLE MEMORIAL LECTURE Bookings: no. Enquiries: Roland Bannister (02) 4967 4273 or rsbannister@gmail.com Friday 30 August, 6.30-9pm Brough House, 73 Church Street, Maitland LOOKING AT ARCHITECTURE Guest speaker for this year’s lecture will be Cheryl Kernot, currently Director of Social Tuesday 13 August, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm Business at the Centre for Social Impact. Refreshments will be served at 6.30pm before With the National Trust Women’s Committee the lecture at 7pm. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $20, non-members Mosman Day. A private house inspection program for MEMBERS ONLY. For more $25. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Holly McNamee (02) 4934 4314 or information please see May-July 2013 magazine cemclay@bigpond.com
GHOST NIGHT AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE Friday 16 August, 7.30-10pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta The governors and their households left Old Government House in the 1850s but their presence still haunts the House. Explore the 214-year-old Georgian mansion by candlelight and hear strange tales of the site’s long history. Revisit the scene of a tragic accident and witness places within the property where psychics and guides have had ghostly encounters. Maybe you will too! Share your experiences over supper. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $27, non-members $30. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House (02) 9635 8149 or info@friendsofogh.com or www.friendsofogh.com. Visit us on Facebook Ghost Nights at Old Government House.
SEPTEMBER
SPRING AT MISS PORTER’S HOUSE
Sunday 8 September, 1-4pm Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street, Newcastle West Celebrate Spring with a visit to Miss Porter’s House with its neat, period garden, and a display of Porter family household objects with floral designs. Cost: NT members and conc $6, non-members $8, children under 5 free, family $20. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Roland Bannister (02) 4927 0202 or rsbannister@gmail.com
PARRAMATTA LECTURE SERIES 2103, CELEBRATING THE 200TH LOOKING AT ARCHITECTURE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS CROSSING Tuesday 10 September, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm 1851: A GOLDEN LEAP OF FAITH, HOPE AND VERY LITTLE CHARITY With the National Trust Women’s Committee Saturday 17 August, 10.30-11.30am Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta The discovery of gold in 1851 sent the colonies into overdrive. Warren Fahey AM, celebrated cultural historian and performer, will capture the spirit of the times through stories, songs and verse. Cost (includes refreshments): NT members $10, non-members $15. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: David Hoffman (02) 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au
HERITAGE WALK: VICTORIA STREET, EAST MAITLAND Sunday 18 August, 2-5.30pm Meet at East Maitland Park, cnr Lawes and Porter Streets, East Maitland Take a walk through elegant Victoria Street in the company of our enthusiastic guide, Alan Todd, and Friends of Grossmann House. Wear sturdy shoes as there are some uneven surfaces. Afternoon tea served 4.15pm at a stately home in King Street. Cost (includes tour and afternoon tea): NT members $15, non-members $20. Bookings: essential. B 16 Bookings/enquiries: Holly McNamee (02) 4934 4314 or cemclay@bigpond.com 16
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Palm Beach Day. A private house inspection program for MEMBERS ONLY. For more information please see page 12
NATIONAL TRUST WAY DAY TOUR Thursday 12 September, 10.30am Historic Garden Island Cost (private tour only): $25 per person. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page 19. Enquiries: Margaret Durham (02) 9326 2963. Please see National Trust Day Tours on page 15 for more details. Members Only.
JAPANESE HISTORY AND CULTURE ALIVE History Week Open Weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, 10am-4pm Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon Explore Eryldene’s Japanese connections with a weekend program of activities
including Japanese traditional music, kimono parade and kimono exhibition, tea service and Sogetsu-Ikebana display. Australia’s acclaimed Grand Master of the Japanese flute, Riley Lee, will perform at 2pm each day. The Garden Café will be open with Japanese teas served by kimono-dressed attendants. High Teas are available both days from 2pm. Cost (entry): members $10, non-members $15, conc $12, child $6, family $35 (2 adults, 2 children) Cost (High Teas only): adult $24, child $10. Bookings: recommended. Bookings/enquiries: Anne Davey (02) 9498 2271 or eryldene@eryldene.org.au
MONTHLY DEVONSHIRE TEAS AT RIVERSDALE & GARAGE SALE Sunday 15 September, 10am-3pm Riversdale, Maud Street, Goulburn Please see event entry for 18 August for details
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND HOUSE INSPECTIONS Wednesday 18 September, 10am-3pm Meet at ‘The Rift’, 8 Carlisle Street, Bowral This very popular annual event will take you into three Bowral homes, with plenty of time to enjoy the houses and gardens. We will start the day at ‘The Rift’, an 1870s home with separate Coach House. One of the earliest estates in the Southern Highlands, the property is again open to guests after more than 50 years. Cost: NT members $35, nonmembers $45. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Mhairi Clark (02) 4861 1388 or mhairi@owlresearch.com.au
GHOST NIGHT AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE Friday 20 September, 7.30-10pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta Please see Ghost Night entry, Friday 16 August, for details. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $27, non-members $30. Bookings: essential. Tickets/ enquiries: Old Government House (02) 9635 8149 or info@friendsofogh.com or www. friendsofogh.com. Visit us on Facebook Ghost Nights at Old Government House.
GROSSMANN HOUSE OPEN DAY Sunday 22 September, 10am-3pm Grossmann House, 73 Church Street, Maitland Visit Grossmann and Brough houses on this special day to celebrate our local history in the context of Victorian times. Enjoy Grossmann, presented to reflect the life of a wealthy Victorian merchant and his family. See the wet and dry laundries shared by both properties and refresh yourself with Devonshire tea. Cost: $5 per person. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Holly McNamee (02) 4934 4314 or cemclay@bigpond.com
DON BANK SOIREE Friday 27 September, 6-8pm Don Bank, 6 Napier Street, North Sydney Built c1840, Don Bank is a rare timber slab cottage in North Sydney which, following restoration by North Sydney Council, now operates as a community museum. Join us for a convivial guided tour of the exhibition, with refreshments. Cost (includes food and drinks): $30 per person. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page 19. Enquiries: Ron Bottrill 0404 292 208 or rbottrill@gmail.com
PRIVATE HOUSE INSPECTIONS: THE OLD AND THE NEW Saturday 28 September, 2pm Meet at Workman’s Cottage, 29 Campbell Street, Wollongong Step back in time as you enter this traditional cottage, still in its original condition with bullnosed verandah, central hallway, double-sided fireplace and kitchen with its fuel stove. Our second property is a beautifully renovated, mid 20th century home, with two-storey addition and modern kitchen. It is located in Elizabeth Street, Mangerton, a suburb known for its jacaranda trees and remnant stand of Blackbutt native forest. Afternoon tea will be served in the garden. Cost: NT members $15, non-members $20. Bookings: essential. Harry Anneveld (02) 4227 4614 or nt_oldcourthouse@bigpond.com
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Additional tour times by arrangement 10 gardens including “Everglades” $20
On & off shuttle service $5 between the gardens and Leura Station Website: www.leuragardensfestival.com Email: info@leuragardensfestival.com.au Phone: 0431 095 279
LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 October, 9.30am-4pm Including Everglades House & Garden, 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura The 2013 Festival will feature 10 of the best spring gardens in Leura, including the National Trust property, Everglades. Festival visitors can view magnificent springtime displays of cool climate exotics such as rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, hellebores and many more. Many garden owners will be available to give advice. Art, music, plants for sale and a two-day program of horticultural-related talks and demonstrations. A hop-on hop-off shuttle bus runs from Leura station to all gardens on a regular schedule. Cost (bus only): $5 per day. Cost (gardens only): $20 per person for all gardens, or $5 single garden entry. Tickets/enquiries: Festival organising committee 0431 095 279 or leuragardensfestival@ fastmail.com.au or visit Festival ticketing in Leura Mall, Festival headquarters in Fitzroy Street and all gardens.
CHILDREN’S DAY AT MISS PORTER’S HOUSE Sunday 13 October, 1-4pm Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street, Newcastle West This display of toys, books and other memorabilia of Porter family childhoods will be fascinating to children and adults alike. Cost: NT members and conc. $6, non-members $8, family $20, children under 5 free. Bookings: No. Enquiries: Roland Bannister (02) 4927 0202 or rsbannister@gmail.com
COX’S ROAD WALK Saturday 19 October, 9.30am start Meet at Mt York carpark, end of Mt York Road via Mt Victoria Due to popular demand we are repeating our walk of 1 June from Mt York to Hartley, down the road constructed by William Cox and his team of convicts in 1814-15, following just over 200 years later in the footsteps of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth. There is much to see to remind us of the past. The walk is mainly downhill and quite steep in parts. You will need sturdy footwear. There will be a hearty lunch at the bottom and a bus will take walkers back to Mt York. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $30, non-members $35, child $10. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Booking officer (02) 4739 3003 or Liz 0420 288 978 or BlueMtsNatTr@gmail.com, or send your cheque to BM National Trust, PO Box 75, Blaxland 2774
JUBILEE GARDEN PARTY AT BROUGH HOUSE Saturday 19 October, 2-5pm Brough House, 73 Church Street, Maitland Eighty years after the 1933 Jubilee Garden Party, come to Brough House to enjoy an anniversary celebration in the grounds. Special features will include a ‘30s fashion parade presented by the Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles (AMCAT), the launch of Mrs Beckett’s Recipe Book and memorabilia displays in Brough House. A sumptuous afternoon tea of the period will be served. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $17, non-members $20. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Janece McDonald (02) 4933 4450
PARRAMATTA LECTURE SERIES 2013 SIR GEORGE GIPPS: THE TRANSITIONAL GOVERNOR Saturday 19 October, 10.30-11.30am Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta This year’s Lecture Series theme, Governors and Explorers, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains. George Gipps’s eight year rule as Governor covered a period of great expansion and change. Alan Ventress, former Mitchell Librarian, former Director of State Records NSW and a Life Member of the History Council of NSW will give an insight into a man seldom acknowledged in Australian history. Cost (includes refreshments): NT members $10, non-members $15. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: David Hoffman (02) 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au
DUBBO COUNTRY WEEKEND WITH THE NT WOMEN’S COMMITTEE Saturday 19, Sunday 20 October (Coach Tour - Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October) Country weekends are always hugely popular with their full itinerary of exceptional properties to visit, country fresh air and good company. For more details please see pages 12 and 13 MONTHLY DEVONSHIRE TEAS AT RIVERSDALE Sunday 19 October, 10am-3pm Riversdale, Maud Street, Goulburn Please see event entry for 18 August for details
WOMBAT HOLLOW: INSPECTION OF A UNIQUE PROPERTY Sunday 20 October, 11am-3pm Wombat Hollow, 300 Kirkland Road, East Kangaloon This unique Southern Highlands property will take you back to the days of the early 17 settlers and how they lived at home, from the palatial to the humble shearers’ huts. See the authentically forged cast iron artefacts, beds ranging from the highly ornate to the austere,
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lamps made from eclectic materials, a variety of shoe lasts and many more reminders of our industrial heritage. Sunday spit roast will be served. BYO wine and beer. Please advise if special diet is required. Cost: NT members $45, non-members $50, child (under 12 years) $20. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Mhairi Clark (02) 4861 1388 or mhairi@owlresearch.com.au
NATIONAL TRUST WAY DAY TOUR: NEWINGTON HOUSE, SILVERWATER Wednesday 23 October, 10am Details of public transport and parking will be provided with tickets. Cost (includes morning tea): NT MEMBERS ONLY $30. Bookings: essential. Ticket Application Sheet, page 19. Enquiries/Tour Leader: Judy Ashton (02) 0421 630 942. Please see National Trust Day Tours on page 15 for more details.
HOUSE RESTORATIONS Friday 25 October, 6.15-8pm Brough House, 73 Church Street, Maitland Home renovators will enjoy the stories of Andrew Coates, restoration enthusiast, who will talk about the restoration of his historic Maitland home, Roslyn, amongst others, at Brough House. Refreshments will be served before the presentation at 7pm. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $20, non-members $25. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Lynn Morris (02) 4932 0518
THE BATHURST SPRING GARDEN SPECTACULAR Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 10am-4pm Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street, Bathurst Miss Traill’s House and Garden is a highlight of the Bathurst Spring Garden Spectacular, which includes ten beautiful spring gardens in and around the town, from formal town gardens to historic and large country gardens. Stock up your own garden from our Monster Plant Stall in the grounds at Miss Traill’s, and enjoy the meals and refreshments available at our Garden Café. Cost: $15 per person. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Anne Llewellyn (02) 6331 4117 or annesgarden@bigpond.com, or www.bathurstspringspectacular.com
HALLOWEEN GHOST NIGHT AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE Thursday 31 October, 7.30-10pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta An extra-scary night to test your metal in this property known for its ghostly encounters. Please see Ghost Night entry for Friday 16 August for details. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $27, non-members $30. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House (02) 9635 8149 or info@friendsofogh.com or www.friendsofogh. com. Visit us on Facebook Ghost Nights at Old Government House.
NOVEMBER OPEN GARDENS AUSTRALIA & RIVERSDALE GARDEN FAIR Sunday 3 November, 10am-4pm Riversdale, Maud Street, Goulburn Riversdale’s historic gardens are the perfect setting to enjoy talks, demonstrations, produce tastings and plants for sale as National Trust property Riversdale joins with Open Gardens Australia for a perfect day. Cost (Open Gardens fee): adults $10, under 18s free. Cost (house entry): NT members no charge, non-members gold coin donation. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Ros Loftus 0414 951 955 or riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au
BOLWARRA HERITAGE WALK Sunday 3 November, 2-5.30pm Meet outside Bolwarra Café, Paterson Road, Maitland The much-anticipated Bolwarra Heritage Walk will explore the history of the area and its exceptional residential architecture with our popular walk guide, Wayne Campbell. Some uneven terrain, so wear strong shoes. Cost (includes food and drinks): NT members $15, non-members $20. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Holly McNamee (02) 4934 4314
‘TALKINGTOMBSTONES’–ATALK:PARRAMATTABRANCHMEETING&AGM Saturday 9 November, 1pm Burnside School Hall, Masons Drive, North Parramatta Kerrima-Gae Topp’s talk will give us an insightful and often amusing look at headstones and what they have to tell us. Afternoon tea and free parking. Cost: gold coin donation and raffle. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Les Todd (02) 9672 3322 or thetodds@bigpond.com
LOOKING AT ARCHITECTURE Tuesday 12 November, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm With the National Trust Women’s Committee Woolwich Day. A private house inspection program for MEMBERS ONLY. 18 For more information please see page 13 18
HIGH TEA AT ‘NALAWA’ Saturday 16 November, 3.30pm ‘Nalawa’, 289 Great Western Highway, Blackheath High Tea takes us back to days gone by, with the elegance of matinees in tea-rooms. We invite you to share in this delightful tradition by joining us in the beautiful gardens of the National Trust-listed house, Nalawa, the early 20th century home of Robyn and Peter Wade. Start with a champagne cocktail and, for just a brief time, let the world drift by. Cost: NT members $35, non-members $40. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Sandra Partridge (02) 4739 3003
MONTHLY DEVONSHIRE TEAS AT RIVERSDALE Sunday 17 November, 10am-3pm Riversdale, Maud Street, Goulburn Please see event entry for 18 August for details
ERYLDENE’S CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 23 November to Thursday 24 January, 10am-4pm Eryldene Historic House & Garden, 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon Enjoy choosing your Christmas gifts in the beauty of the late spring garden and its jacaranda blossoms. Old favourites join with invited new stallholders to provide unusual and quality gifts including jewellery, antiques, Christmas fare, clothing, toys and more. Between 1pm and 3pm on Sundays during the Fair, the Garden Café will offer complimentary tea/coffee and a Christmas treat for entry. Cost: $5 per person. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Anne Davey (02) 9498 2271 or eryldene@eryldene.org.au
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Wednesday 27 November, 7.30am-6pm Meet at Gordon Station, 7.30am, or Beverly Hills Station, 8.30am A tour taking in Wirrimbirra Sanctuary for morning tea, lunch at Riversdale, Goulburn, and afternoon tea at Harpers Mansion, Southern Highlands. Cost (includes food and drinks): $75 per person. Enquiries: Anthony Bastow (02) 9363 2401 or anthony.bastow@ bigpond.com. Bookings/tickets: Ticket Application Sheet, page 19
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INSPECTION WEEKEND IN CANOWINDRA AND ORANGE With the Central West Women’s Committee - 29/30 March, 2014 March is a popular time to visit Canowindra and Orange, so the Central West Women’s Committee would like to know as soon as possible if you would like to join this inspection weekend, visiting heritage and other interesting properties in the area. Expressions of interest/enquiries: Maureen Pike (02) 6334 2520 or Orange Visitors’ Centre 1800 069 466. Bookings: November-January 2014 magazine, Ticket Application Sheet
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Tuesday 13 August
Mosman Day
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Sunday 25 August
Yasmar: a hidden treasure
$30 NT members $40 non-members
Meet at 1.30pm. 185 Parramatta Road, Haberfield
Thursday 12 September
Historic Garden Island – Day Tour
$25 per person (tour only) Members Only
Catch the 10.05am ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 (correct at time of printing)
Friday 27 September
Don Bank Soiree
$30 per person
6 Napier Street, North Sydney
Tuesday 10 September
Palm Beach Day
$35 per person – members only $20 youth (16-20 yrs)
Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20 October
Coach Tour - Dubbo Country Weekend
$520 Members twin-share $545 Friends twin-share $620 Members single $645 Friends single
Saturday 19, Sunday 20 October
Dubbo Country Weekend
$80 Members $100 Friends (2 only per member) $25 Youth (16-20 years) $15 Saturday lunch $50 Friday night dinner $60 Saturday night dinner
Wednesday 23 October
Newington House, Silverwater – Day Tour
$30 Members only
Tuesday 12 November
Woolwich Day
$35 per person – members only $20 youth (16-20 yrs)
Wednesday 27 November
Southern Highlands Tour
$75 per person
Meet at Gordon Station at 7.30am or Beverly Hills Station at 8.30am
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Tuesday 17 December, 8.30pm Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street, Bathurst Food, drinks, children’s games and carols led by the 60-strong Carillion Show Band will be a night to remember in the candlelit, traditionally decorated Miss Traill’s House. Cost: $10 adult, $8 conc, $5 child, $25 family. Enquiries: Brian Atkinson (02) 6332 4232 or mth@nationaltrust.com.au
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LOOKING AHEAD TO CHRISTMAS
A TRADITIONAL NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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Saturday 7, Sunday 9 December, 7-9pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Pitt Street entrance Begin the festive season with a night of traditional carols in the magical grounds of Old Government House. Sausage sizzle, drinks and candles for sale. Cost: gold coin donation. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Old Government House (02) 9635 8149
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Friday 29 November, 6.30pm for 7pm Railway Institute, Thirroul Railway Station, Railway Pde, Thirroul An evening of history, music and poetry in the historic Thirroul Railway precinct. Good food and entertainment. Guest speakers: Harry Anneveld and Paul Tuckerman. Cost: TBA. Bookings: essential. Enquiries: Harry (02) 4227 4614 or nt_oldcourthouse@ bigpond.com
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12TH ANNUAL LINDESAY CHRISTMAS FAIR
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