NATIONAL TRUST
MAGAZINE
W inter E d ition : ma y - j ul y
NSW
2015
NATIONAL TRUST
every moment an amazing story
in this issue | Love Desire and Riches; the fashion of weddings | National Trust Centre celebrates 200 years | Newcastle’s Way Forward – opinion piece | Trust properties, events, merchandise and more.
FROM THE CEO Brian Scarsbrick AM I am pleased to advise that in response to a proposal for state government support to the National Trust while we fully implement our new business plan, the Minister for Heritage Rob Stokes has announced a grant of $450,000 to the National Trust. This funding is provided for conservation works on State – owned properties managed by the Trust. We sincerely thank Minister Stokes and the Office of Environment and Heritage for this timely grant. For all of you who loved the fabulous Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition at Old Government House last year, the good news is we have managed to secure yet another stunning block-buster of an exhibition to run from 10 July to 1 November which will not only provide hours of enjoyment for you and your friends, but will make a huge contribution to much-needed funds for the Trust. Titled ‘Love, Desire & Riches – the fashion of weddings’ This exhibition has all the ingredients to sweep you into a world of romance, high fashion and glamour. Wonderful costumes, many with celebrity provenance; amazing stories, gossip and the allure of high fashion, all in the romantic setting of Old Government House, home to the first ten Governors of the colony. For more details of the exhibition and how to enjoy a perfect day, see our cover story on page 10. More exciting news for next year: we have managed to secure a sequel to the amazingly successful Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries exhibition, which will run from March to June 2016. Details to follow in the next issue. While events are a vital part of our efforts to consolidate a strong financial base, I am pleased to report that National Trust Bushland Services have been successful over the past year in developing new directions and attracting contracts which have seen income from these important environmental services increase significantly. Our Bushland Services are to be congratulated for achieving the difficult task of balancing practical management with new, workable ideas, strengthening the service as a important source of Trust revenue.
FROM THE PRESIDENT Ian Carroll OAM By the time you receive this magazine NSW will have held its state election, but at the time of writing the outcome is unknown. The Trust has a long tradition of working closely with all spheres of government to achieve a balance which promotes growth while protecting valued elements of our architectural, environmental and cultural heritage. We have been much exercised in recent years, putting the case for heritage at all stages of planning and development. The challenges have intensified as increases in population, changing lifestyle expectations and the drive for greater economic prosperity have influenced all levels of the planning process. Despite widespread awareness and appreciation of heritage by the community and evidence of its economic viability, the new NSW planning legislation – while commendable in its efforts to cut red tape – continues to place heritage well behind the priority given to redevelopment as
a stimulus for economic growth. While we are increasingly influenced by the need to compete in a global market and culture, we owe it to ourselves and generations to come to ensure that change is not at the expense of our own cultural heritage and diversity. Over the past four years, while the outcomes have not always been to our satisfaction, avenues for dialogue and negotiation with the NSW Government have been open and positive. We look forward to a continuation of this relationship as we address changes such as those facing Newcastle (see our Opinion piece in this issue), Parramatta, and other issues large and small. On a lighter note, our Heritage Festival 2015 broke all records this year with over 400 events recorded throughout the state. Running from 11 April to 26 May, the festival in New South Wales is now in its 35th year, and is an eagerly anticipated opportunity for communities everywhere to enjoy and learn more about our great
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Australian stories and what must be remembered. In 2012 it was taken up by the National Trusts throughout Australia to become a national celebration. The annual New South Wales National Trust Heritage Awards also attracted a high level of outstanding entries. Winners will be announced early in May, and covered in the next issue of this magazine. I would also like to thank here our volunteers and staff throughout the state who have worked so hard to develop special festival events to raise funds for the Trust, and the profile of heritage. Each of you is to be congratulated.
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Cover Image | Farmers Sydney cream silk satin wedding gown..c.1870 National Trust Collection (NSW) from Love, Desire & Riches exhibition (see page 10)
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TRUST ACTION By Graham Quint
Education and Lands Buildings, Bridge Street, Sydney The Lands Department and Education Department buildings were listed on the National Trust Register in 1966, nearly fifty years ago. These were the first Victorian period buildings listed by the Trust on its Register. Both centrally located in Sydney’s historic CBD, these two magnificent buildings are currently the subject of proposals for reuse. Contrary to Planning Department requirements that relevant community groups be consulted prior to the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, on this occasion the National Trust was not consulted. The Trust does not, as a matter of principle, object to the broad intention to adaptively reuse the buildings, recognising that a number of relatively successful conservations of such buildings has already occurred in Sydney. However, the Trust has detailed and specific comments and questions regarding the Concept Plan and State Significant Development processes, and matters that should have been raised in the Environmental Impact Statement.
Early discussions and consultation identifying issues and constraints is the key to ensuring that these are properly addressed prior to costly and time consuming preparation of detailed designs. The Trust believes that the Concept Plan process is deeply flawed. The public has reason to believe that the proposal now being exhibited for the Bridge Street buildings will be massively changed in the same way that Barangaroo and other major developments have been progressively ‘modified’ over time. The Trust notes the recent proposal by a group of notable Sydney architects to consider the re-adaptation of the Education Department Building as a Bridge Street High School and the Education Department as an extension to the Art Gallery of NSW. The Trust asks why the NSW Government has not considered these options and urges that the Environmental Impact Statement be withdrawn and a full public consultation undertaken taking into account community views and options such as those suggested by the Sydney architects. Graham Quint, Director, Advocacy, National Trust NSW.
image | The Lands and Education Department buildings in Bridge Street, Sydney (photo: Graham Quint)
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Opinion Newcastle’s Way Forward Radical change, or cultural uniqueness By Dr Ann Hardy
Newcastle is seeing challenging times; this beautiful historic port city with its amazing Cathedral skyline is undergoing ‘revitalisation’. But it’s not without controversy and concerns about the impact that new planning changes will have on heritage. Recent planning decisions in Newcastle have come at a time of political instability. In August 2014, Newcastle’s Lord Mayor admitted before the ICAC to making illegal political donations, and the ICAC’s Operation Spicer shone the spotlight on dealings between developers and politicians. Former state members of parliament for Newcastle and Charlestown have admitted to receiving illegal donations and, in August 2014, they resigned from their parliamentary roles, along with the Lord Mayor. By that time however, a 99 year lease had been granted for the port of Newcastle, a portion of proceeds going towards the city’s revitalisation. Newcastle’s ‘old town’ was earmarked for high rise, and rail transport into the historic Newcastle Station ended on Boxing Day 2014. Such political instability at a crucial time has been detrimental to important decisions about the city’s future. The state government’s new vision is that the current city skyline be replaced with new modern towers. Previous height restrictions have been raised considerably allowing the potential for development which will have a significantly detrimental effect on the historic skyline, and sightlines to Christ Church Cathedral. The development of three towers proposed in the east end precinct is a partnership between the NSW government agency UrbanGrowth and General Property Trust (GPT) who, between them, own most of the land holdings north of the Cathedral. In 2014 new planning instruments prescribed height limits of 65 metres for these three towers, whereas only two years earlier the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy (NURS) specified height limits varying between 20 and 27 metres as being reasonable within this sensitive part of the city.
Changes may suit developers and private investors, but not the community These are radical planning changes that have not been community-driven. They may suit developers and private investors, but not the community. UrbanGrowth and GPT have a lot to gain from the increased heights which will allow them to increase profits when the site is sold. This sets an alarming precedent for future high-rise on the rail corridor near the historic Newcastle Station and other parts of the inner city, where the effect would be to gradually blot out The Hill conservation area that the Trust first recognised and listed on its Register in 1978. The Trust and prominent architects have given professional advice on Newcastle planning matters to the NSW government for many decades, but their advice has been swept aside in favour of an ad hoc approach to planning assessment. It is essential that state planners recognise historic landscapes that are worth retaining, not only for economic reasons, but for the good of communities. Large block development will diminish the finegrained texture of the city landscape and planners have not considered cultural aspects of Newcastle. Current planning instruments support economic gain at the expense of the city’s historic character. The Trust, along with other community groups such as Newcastle Inner City Residence Assoc. (NICRA), formed early in 2014, have opposed height increases as set out in new planning controls. Others have also reacted strongly against these changes believing the ambience and ‘old town’ character of Newcastle will be destroyed. However a gradual revival is already taking place whereby ‘Renew Newcastle’ is revitalising the inner city of Newcastle. The innovator behind RN, Marcus Westbury, started the project in 2006 by reusing empty buildings, usually on short term leases, and low rent. This project is re-introducing to the retail district the old culture of locally handmade products sold in what would otherwise be vacant shops. This supports cultural heritage by reusing older buildings and making them viable.
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Trust concerned that heavy rail line closure threatens historic rail infrastructure and conservation lands
the eastern area of the proposal site, even though a large part of the conservation area is affected by the proposal.
The NSW Government has terminated the Newcastle heavy rail line at Wickham to construct light rail. The movement Save Our Rail is currently in legal dispute with the NSW Government, arguing that an Act of Parliament is required before Newcastle rail infrastructure can be permanently removed. The Trust supports retaining the historic rail line to Newcastle Railway Station and is concerned about the future of the now disused Wickham and Civic Stations, and state heritage-listed Newcastle Station. The Trust has requested a reappraisal of the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) undertaken by the state government to include an assessment of the heritage impact on all buildings and other structures in close vicinity of the rail line, east of Wickham. The HIS did not address the removal of the rail line between Wickham and Newcastle stations. Instead it considered only a small portion of the Newcastle City Centre Heritage Conservation Area (NCCHCA) that falls within
Revelations of conflicts of interest between state government agencies, politicians and developers exposed through the ICAC prompted the Upper House Inquiry into planning processes in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. The Trust made a submission to this inquiry, chaired by the Rev Fred Nile MLC, and findings were released on 3 March 2015. Some of the recommendations of the inquiry are summarised as follow: that the maximum building height in Newcastle’s East End be 27 metres; that there be clear separation between the Department of Planning and Environment and UrbanGrowth NSW; that Newcastle City Council be given planning authority over all land in Newcastle city, and that rail services to Newcastle Station be reinstated immediately.
It is not anti-progress to retain the old Despite these challenging times I am optimistic about Newcastle’s future. The radical planning changes that have occurred and the immediate
threats to heritage have seen the community rally. Many people have come out in support for heritage and there is growing awareness of the coexistence of the new and the old and that modern cities of the 21st century contain both; it is not anti-progress to retain the old. Good urban planning must consider values essential for healthy communities to prosper, socially, environmentally and culturally, and there can be economic opportunities in conserving historic cities. Cultural heritage is relevant to the modern historic city and can bring economic windfalls if we invest in heritage today. We need to broaden our thinking to look at the economics of having culturally unique and diverse cities; Newcastle is one city that can prosper by capitalising on its ‘uniqueness’. Dr Ann Hardy- Secretary Hunter Regional Committee of the National Trust and former NSW National Trust Board Member opposite page | The redundant rail corridor is a potential development site, with a precedent for high rise set should the towers proposed by Urban Growth and General Property Trust go ahead. this page | Proposed mall development will erode historic sight-lines which are vital to the cultural heritage of Newcastle
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200 Years Young In July
Macquarie’s Military Hospital - Fort Street School - National Trust Centre By Angela le Sueur
As the NSW National Trust celebrates its 70th anniversary in April this year, another important ‘birthday’ will be marked in July when the imposing edifice at the top of Sydney’s Observatory Hill which has housed the Trust since 1974 reaches the ripe age of 200 years. Built by Lieutenant Watts in 1814-15 as Governor Macquarie’s Military Hospital, the main building in the National Trust complex is one of Australia’s oldest and most dignified buildings, with a proud history dating back to the very early days of the colony. When Lachlan Macquarie became governor in 1810, it was immediately clear to him that existing medical facilities were overcrowded and inadequate, despite progressive expansions of the prefabricated hospital brought by the Second Fleet. A deal struck with three colonial entrepreneurs for a short-term but lucrative monopoly on the import of spirits provided the wherewithal to build a Sydney Infirmary and Dispensary. Unsurprisingly it was known as the ‘Rum Hospital’ when it opened its doors in 1816, until 1881when it assumed the more decorous name of Sydney Hospital. But the first of Governor Macquarie’s two new hospitals to open its doors was the Military Hospital, sited on the strategically important hill where the first government windmill had been erected in 1796. Sweeping views of the harbour and hinterland made the hill a valuable vantage point for a government constantly on the look-out for invasion and insurrection. The new Military Hospital was an important link in a military installation that extended from The Battery at Dawes Point to the Barracks and parade grounds at the foot of the hill (in the environs of modern-day Wynyard on George Street). The building in its earliest form featured open verandahs to take best advantage of the strong breezes which had prompted construction of the windmill. There was a well, a shrubbery which possibly included medicinal herbs and native plants for experimentation, vegetable patches and stables. The interiors provided wards for the troops and others, divided by a central corridor - a layout which on the ground floor remains to this day. Outhouses included surgeons’ barracks and offices. In 1835 the roof was altered and a balustrade added as part of repairs. Then, in 1849, the troops were moved to the newly built Victoria Barracks in Paddington and the building entered a new phase. Education was becoming a priority as free settlements grew and, that same year, Government Architect Mortimer Lewis undertook a major conversion of the building to accommodate a National School. External verandahs were modified to form an arcade with pilasters and archways, and the earlier roof was covered over. The Model School which occupied the premises from 1848 to 1911 was part of a movement to provide teacher training and serve as a model for other schools in the colony. It was also the start of a non-denominational system of education in Australia. In 1911 the school was expanded to house Fort Street Boys’ High, Girls’ High and Public School for infants. Over many decades the building and outhouses were adapted to meet the changing needs of the schools. Among notable extensions were the 1856 sandstone building used as scientific laboratories (now the S.H. Ervin Gallery), and the new lavatories and gymnasium built in 1880 linking the main building and laboratories (now the National Trust Café). 6
By 1892 the distinctive façade of the main building had changed significantly from its first days. The upper floor arcade had been infilled with timber joinery and by 1927 the lower arcade had been infilled with glazing. However a new stairway (1849) was the only significant change to interiors which remain virtually unchanged in their configuration today. The stained glass window above the stairwell carries the motto of Fort Street Girls’ School – faber est suae quisque fortunae – in today’s terminology, ‘life is what you make it’. By 1916 the schools had outgrown their premises and Fort Street Boys’ School was moved to Petersham. Sydney too was growing, and the once-extensive grounds and their structures were progressively eaten away. Land was resumed in 1929 to provide access to the proposed Harbour Bridge and in 1942 the infants’ school moved to Upper Fort Street, where it remains today. In the 1950s the buildings formerly occupied by the Primary School were demolished to enable construction of the Cahill Expressway, and in 1970 more land was resumed to allow widening of the approaches to the Harbour Bridge. In 1972 the Girls’ School moved to join the Boys’ School in Petersham, ending the building’s 123 years as a leading educational establishment. The building was now unoccupied, which was excellent news to Samuel H (Harry) Ervin, art collector and benefactor, and his longstanding friend, Ivor Wyatt. Both men had reason to be extremely interested in the large building fronting the Cahill Expressway, which Harry Ervin could just see from his apartment in The Astor. Harry wanted a gallery to showcase his valuable art collection and to become an inspiration in the Australian art world. Ivor, son of Annie Wyatt who founded the Trust in New South Wales, and at that time its President, wanted a permanent home for the Trust so that it could consolidate and strengthen its resources to fight the wave of redevelopment which threatened to raze many of Sydney’s earliest inner city suburbs. Literally arm in arm as Ivor remembered it, the two men inspected the site. Delighted with the appropriateness of the buildings and their history, they managed to negotiate a peppercorn lease from the NSW Government, granted on condition that there would be no requests for financial assistance to adapt the buildings. The Trust moved into the complex in 1974, and is still there.
The sandstone fabric of the building has been maintained over the years through the highly specialist expertise of the NSW Department of Public Works. In 2003 major conservation works which included rectification of damp in the main building necessitated archaeological excavation prior to the construction of a new floor. Findings included the 1814 footings of the Military Hospital and sandstone flagging of the hospital verandah. Artefacts were found which saw the light of day for the first time in decades and which told their own stories. Most intriguing was a thumb-sized porcelain doll, which must have been much missed when it was lost. In 2007 as part of the repainting of the former Military Hospital’s exterior, the magnificent coat of arms surmounting the main entrance was restored to its ‘correct’ colours as they were in 1837 when the Royal Arms were changed to reflect the new reign of Victoria. More recently the interiors were given a face-lift to provide a lighter, fresher and more functional environment for the National Trust, while significant upgrades to facilities in the Board Room and Annie Wyatt Room on the ground floor enhanced their appeal as venues for hire. The Trust is currently seeking NSW Government assistance to repaint the exterior of Macquarie’s visionary building in colours reflecting its heritage. Sources: Conservation Management Plan, National Trust Centre, Millers Point, Otto Cserhalmi & Partners, February 2000 Excavation reveals Tiny Reminders of Early Days, Reflections Nov-Jan 2003 Ivor Wyatt Remembers, Reflections May-July 2002 Coat of Arms Restored , Reflections Autumn 2007
Opposite Page top | Fort Street girls cultivating the grounds. National Trust Archives opposite page top left | Governor Macquarie’s Military Hospital showing the 1835 roof and balustrade. National Trust Archives Opposite Page bottom left | External verandahs were modified in 1849 to accommodate the National School. National Trust Archives this page | The National Trust Centre, close up of its Royal Arms. (Photo: Eloise Hairman)
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Cultural Heritage Charles Meere paintings conserved By Joy Eadie
The National Trust is fortunate to own two major 1930s Art Deco paintings by artist Charles Meere (London 1890 – Sydney 1961), Triptych and Atalanta’s eclipse, held in the S.H. Ervin Gallery since the 1970s. Both were showing signs of deterioration. Conservation work and the creation of a superb new frame for Triptych were made possible through the generosity of members who contributed to the 2013 Summer Appeal for the project. The restored paintings were formally unveiled at an event for donors on 20 October 2014. Triptych is enigmatic, depicting no particular myth, a joyous classical scene of deer and putti, dancing nymphs, and the gods Hermes and Pan playing music. The strange stylized heads of the nymphs distract the eye from a darker theme - the stags fighting, and the cliff edge beneath the dancers’ feet. Atalanta’s eclipse, which won the 1938 Sulman Prize, was painted in the context of the establishment of the highly controversial Australian Academy of Art, as a rich, challenging, modern example of academic art. It encompasses Greek mythology - the race between Atalanta and Hippomenes; art-historical styles from 14th century Gothic through the Renaissance, baroque, and neo-classicism to athletic 1930s nudes; and allusions to works by Michelangelo, Pontormo, and Guido Reni. IMAGE | CHARLES MEERE Triptych (mural design) 1939. Oil on canvas. Collection: S.H. Ervin Gallery, purchased 1974
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The two paintings share common features: neo-classical composition, mythical figures linked by drifts of white fabric; an arcadian setting of cypresses whose white trunks suggest classical columns, while the grey-green foliage and visible branches of eucalyptus trees subtly link this classical world with Australia. These two works are central to the group of Art Deco paintings, created mainly in the 1930s and 1940s, that are Meere’s crowning achievement, notable for their use of allusion to create ambiguity and irony, and a certain underlying darkness. Art Deco style, with its eclectic use of sources, its clarity and precision, lent itself to such works, which are at once cerebral, complex, playful yet serious, and decorative. Meere made this style peculiarly his own, independent of mainstream modernism. Unique in 20th century Australian art, these paintings are a significant part of the nation’s cultural heritage, now restored for the enjoyment of the public. Joy Eadie, Researcher, works of Charles Meere
The National Trust acknowledges the generous support of International Conservation Services, Australia’s largest private fine arts conservator, with highly experienced conservators in most disciplines of conservation.
S.H.Ervin Gallery - Exhibitions Painter in Paradise: William Dobell in New Guinea By Natalie Wilson Until 23 May Your Friend, the Enemy The story behind this poignant exhibition was featured in the November-January 2-15 issue of this magazine.
29 May – 12 July Painter in Paradise : William Dobell in New Guinea See story This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and with support from the Gordon Darling Foundation and the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation.
18 July – 13 September 2014 Salon des Refusés In 1949 renowned Australian painter William Dobell received an invitation to travel to the Australian-administered Territory of Papua and New Guinea, a guest of philanthropist and entrepreneur Edward Hallstrom, then vice-chairman of the trustees at Sydney’s Taronga Park Zoo. Together with a group of journalists, writers and photographers, Dobell flew to Hallstrom’s experimental sheep station at Nondugl, located in the Wahgi Valley of the island’s mountainous interior. Overwhelmed by the landscape and culture of the indigenous peoples of the highlands, Dobell’s planned two-week stopover turned into a two-month-long sojourn. During this time he drew and made watercolours of everything he experienced and, more surprisingly, took numerous photographs in blackand-white and colour. These include skilfully composed pictures of daily life at Hallstrom’s property, the majestic highlands landscape, and people he encountered in local communities. Back in Australia with his notebooks filled with ideas for new work, he felt compelled to revisit the island that had captured his imagination. The following year, fully armed with painting materials and rolls of film, Dobell returned to New Guinea as a guest of Qantas Empire Airways, this time spending three months travelling not only in the highlands region, but also along the Sepik River, celebrated for its monumental spirit houses, ceremonial masks and ritual figures. He also experienced the post-war governmental
hub of Port Moresby, as a guest of the colonial administrator Colonel JK Murray, who in 1945 was assigned the task of preparing the people of the territories – with their diverse cultures and over 800 spoken languages – for self determination. These two trips – five months in total – were the inspiration for hundreds of works, which Dobell produced over the following two decades, up until his death in 1970. Painter in Paradise: William Dobell in New Guinea, will feature over 100 drawings, watercolours, gouaches, paintings and photographs made by Dobell over a twenty-year period – from public and private collections around Australia – many of which haven’t been seen in over fifty years. A group of objects from the highlands of New Guinea, as well as a magnificent Yuat River wooden flute stopper formerly in the artist’s collection, will also be displayed in the exhibition. Painter in Paradise will explore a little-known aspect of Dobell’s oeuvre, locating these works within the historical context of Australia’s experience as coloniser in the period between 1945 and Papua New Guinea’s independence in 1975. Natalie Wilson is Curator Australian & Pacific Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Curator of Painter in Paradise: William Dobell in New Guinea and SH Ervin Gallery Advisory Committee Member
The ‘alternative’ selection from hundreds of entries to the Archibald and Wynne Prizes. Each year our guest selectors go behind the scenes of the Art Gallery of New South Wales to select the exhibition. The Salon has an excellent reputation, and the criteria for the works selected are quality, diversity, humour and experimentation, covering themes such as contemporary art practices, innovative approaches to portraiture and artist’s responses to the landscape. Visitors can vote in the Holding Redlich People’s Choice Award. Principal Sponsor:
S. H. Ervin Gallery: Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm Closed Mondays, public holidays and for exhibition changeover
Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney p: 02 9258 0173 OR e: shervingallery@ nationaltrust.com.au or www.shervingallery.com.au IMAGE | WILLIAM DOBELL. Night of the Pigs 1970. Oil on hardboard. Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased 1971. © Courtesy Sir William Dobell Art Foundation
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Love Desire & Riches: the Fashion of Weddings’ is the next exhibition coming to Old Government House in July 2015. Originally curated by Elizabeth Anya-Petrivna of the National Trust Victoria, and featuring many historic pieces from their own collection, Love Desire & Riches looks at wedding fashion as a symbol of romantic love, cultural etiquette and community celebration. The exhibition has been re-curated to include some of the rare and beautiful gowns from the National Trust of NSW’s textile collection, many of which are only now coming to light as the process of cataloguing continues. The majority of these pieces have never been on display before and will debut alongside gowns made famous through film, literature, history and popular culture. The exhibition embraces a heady mix of fiction, superstition, science and etiquette, from traditional to contemporary and includes some surprises that push the established boundaries of bridal couture.
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“Who do you love, what do you desire, how do you want to make your life richer?” These themes will be considered throughout 14 rooms of Old Government House, as we explore the key elements defining this exhibition. From the red satin gown embodying desire, worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge, to the chaste wedding dress worn by Carey Mulligan in Baz Luhrmann’s recent adaption of The Great Gatsby, purity and love, duty and desire are all woven together into the tapestry of a wedding. Men’s wedding regalia from the late 1800s is represented by the room titled ‘Nervous Desire’ which details not only
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set of the television soapie, but also Katie Ritchie’s own wedding dress created by Sydney designer Steven Khalil ‘Love, Desire& Riches’ features the talents of contemporary Australian designers with gowns created by Akira Isagowa, Collette Dinnigan, Marianna Hardwick and Carla Zampatti. Modern celebrity gowns are juxtaposed against 19th century fashion from the Trust Collection, contrasting glitz and glamour with the exquisite simplicity of cut and design.
Who do you love, what do you desire, how do you want to make your life richer?
the fashion but some of the more colourful notions of a groom’s expected behaviour towards his new wife. The extraordinary room titled ‘Tragic Desire’ is based on the Victorian notion that a woman unmarried was a life unfulfilled, as depicted by Miss Havisham from the Dickens novel Great Expectations. Also featured is the ultimate ‘Princess Gown’ complete with tiara from the obsessive ‘would be’ bride that heralded Toni Collette’s break into stardom as Muriel from Muriel’s Wedding, now celebrating its 21st anniversary. From fantasy to reality, how many weddings did Kate Ritchie’s character Sally Fletcher attend through her long career in Summer Bay, on Home & Away? On display will not only be one of Sally’s wedding gowns from the
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And with a room simply themed ‘Desire’, expect the unexpected as we expose the secrets that were hidden under the dresses, from Victorian corsetry to modern day fetish wear. Set against the backdrop of Old Government House in Parramatta Park, the oldest public building in Australia and listed as a World Heritage Site, the exhibition ‘Love, Desire & Riches: The Fashion of Weddings’ is a uniquely intimate glimpse into the world of bridal couture and cultural desire. A number of public programs are also being held throughout the exhibition so be sure to check our events guide for a range of children’s workshops, curator tours, fashion designer talks and adult classes in wedding ephemera.
Love Desire & Riches runs from 10 July until 1 November 2015. Open: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm For more information and ticket bookings please visit : www.lovedesireriches.com.au or call 02 9258 0141
A full range of exquisite merchandise will be available online and instore during the exhibition
merchandise available JULY 2015 www.lovedesireriches.com.au
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The Great War Hits Broken Hill Broken Hill National Trust commemorates the Picnic Train Tragedy
On 1 January 1915 World War 1 made its presence known in Broken Hill with a bizarre attack on a Picnic Train carrying some 1200 members of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows. Armed with tennis racquets and picnic baskets, the day trippers had set out in open trucks for a pleasant day away from the problems of the times. Within a short time, they were victims of an attack which left four dead and seven injured; the only casualties of the Great War on Australian soil. Just 30 years old at the time, Broken Hill was a small, close-knit community, forging a place for itself in the intense heat of the outback. Disgruntlement however was brewing. Not many kilometres out of town the train was ambushed by what could be described today as a ‘lone wolf strike’, carried out by an unlikely pair of former camel drivers, at least one of whom nurtured a grudge.
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coordinated by the National Trust Broken Hill Branch, whose chair Fran McKinnon OAM welcomed dignitaries who included the Hon Kevin Humphries, Minister for Western NSW, local Mayor Wincen Cuy, executive chair of the International National Trust Organisation Professor Simon Molesworth AO QC, and relatives and friends of the victims of the massacre. A plaque on a two-tonne granite plinth was unveiled by Minister Humphries as onlookers pondered how an event that comes out of nowhere can change a town and its people, and how important it is not to forget what Australians stand for, and those whose lives were ended that day.
Later identified as Muslim ‘Ghans’ (from lands known since 1947 as Pakistan), one man was a halal butcher who had just beforehand been convicted of slaughtering sheep on land not licensed for the purpose; the other had turned his hand to selling ice-cream. Using the ice-cream cart as transport, bearing rifles and a home-made Ottoman flag, they opened fire on the train, killing 17 year old Alma Cowie and William Shaw, who died later, and injuring three men and three women. Deterred by retaliation, they left the scene killing another man, Alfred Millard, along the way. By that stage the local constabulary was on the job and, with armed support from the community the battle on Australian soil was over - but not before a stray bullet had killed James Craig as he chopped wood on his property nearby – the fourth death of the day.
IMAGE top | The picnic train as it departed the station for Silverton on January 1915. Photo: courtesy of Sulphide Street Railway Museum, Broken Hill
One hundred years later, the ‘Battle of Broken Hill’ was marked by a commemoration at the Sulphide Street Railway Museum. The event was
IMAGE bottom | Clr Marion Browne, Don Mudie, Fran McKinnon OAM, Simon Molesworth AO and Diana Hoffman
A Matter Of Community Cohesiveness By Fran Turland Southern Highlands Branch When Berrima District Rotary called the National Trust’s Southern Highlands Branch to invite us to join other organisations in opening Berrima Gaol to the public over the Australia Day weekend – with some trepidation we agreed to participate. We were nervous about the time of year, the lack of time to get organised and the scope of the weekend which involved tours, a bush dance and opera excerpts under the stars. But, it was a good opportunity to make people aware of the Trust and the importance of our work raising funds for three NT properties in the region: Harper’s Mansion in Berrima, Riversdale in Goulburn and Cooma Cottage in Yass. A job not made easier by the distance between them. In our ‘space’ in the Art Room of the Gaol we showcased the National Trust, gained many new members and, after many rumblings concerning sugar overload and dental bills, we opted for a Jelly Bean Guessing Competition as an old-fashioned but effective fundraiser. The reason for this tale is to highlight the way that, by working closely with the National Trust and other community groups who came together to make it all work, we gave locals and visitors alike three wonderful days of pleasure and interest in a local ‘heritage’ landmark. Our volunteers thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and the opportunity for us all to work together. Would we do it again? Not straight away, we all thought. However, at the time of writing we have just eight weeks to gather our strength and then we’re off again; this time for Berrima Heritage Weekend in March. Riversdale and Cooma may be far away, but we’re working at making it work. We’re raring to go.
IMAGE | The RSL Rural Commemorative Youth Choir helped to set the scene for a highly successful Australia Day weekend which brought new members and funds to National Trust properties. Photo: Dawn Giles
Possible Heritage Listing For Cox’s Road By Robert Clarke National Trust Blue Mountains Branch The National Trust Blue Mountains Branch is delighted to report that the NSW Heritage Council is giving serious consideration to listing the remnants of Cox’s Road. Along with members from the Bathurst and Lithgow Branches, the Trust’s Blue Mountains Branch has been a part of the Cox’s Road Project Committee since 2006 when, under the chairmanship of John Wellings (then chair of the Lithgow Branch) it was formed to work for the ‘identification, interpretation and preservation of Cox’s Road’. Sadly, John died soon after the committee was formed, but members carried on. Relying heavily on the comprehensive archaeological surveys of Cox’s Way (1988) by Dr Grace Karskens and accounts of early journeys, members have spent untold hours researching documents and maps, walking over stretches of the road and taking photographs. A final submission for listing was made to the State Heritage Office in March 2013. We are hopeful of a positive response. Constructed in 1814-15 by William Cox and his team of 30 convicts, the road is one of the earliest in New South Wales and is arguably one of the most significant, as it allowed the Bathurst Plains and interior to be opened up to pastoral and agricultural development. The remnants of the road, particularly those in the Blue Mountains local government area, are an important reminder of the hardships involved in its construction. The topography remains much the same as does the surrounding scenery, and much of it is easily accessible. It is not hard for the many tourists and historians who visit the various sites along the road to imagine a time some 200 years ago, and we are pleased that the councils in each local government area along the way have erected interpretive panels showing the route and telling its story.
IMAGE | An interpretive panel in the Lithgow local government area of Carlwood Road (originally Cox’s Road)
Saumarez Homestead Invaluable pastoral heritage donated to the Trust In the previous issue of this magazine, the article National Trust celebrates its 70th anniversary! neglected to mention the New England Edwardian mansion, Saumarez Homestead which, with its intact collections and some 20 outbuildings, was donated to the National Trust as an absolute gift from FJ White (Saumarez Pty Ltd) in the 1980s. This award-winning property is a key link in
the National Trust’s property portfolio; beautiful in its own right, but vital as a link in the nation’s pastoral history. Its transfer to the Trust occurred on 7 April 1984 with Richard Rowe, National Trust President, accepting the property for the Trust. Legal transfer was effected on 12 June 1986, an amendment to the Australian Taxation Act of 1936 being necessary for this to occur. 13
Weddings At Lindesay
Lindesay
was built in 1834 by the Colonial treasurer Mr Campbell Drummond Riddell in the fashionable gothic style by Edward Hallen on the harbour headland once known as Yarranabbe and later as Mrs Darling’s Point in honour of the wife of Governor Darling. Colonial Riddell purchased 17 acres reserved for him by the Acting Governor Lieutenant Patrick Lindesay, his friend and fellow Scot and after whom the house is presumably named. This villa is one of the rare survivors on Sydney’s foreshores retaining its garden and spacious garden views. Step back into the gracious life of early Sydney. Georgian interiors with their fine Australian and English furniture are complemented by an elegant parterre garden and well tendered grounds with uninterrupted harbour vistas. Lindesay is open to the public 1st Thursday in the month, $10 per person for guided tours or by special arrangement for group tours, (enter via Lindsay Ave) Tours 10am, 11am and noon. Lindesay a beautiful historic function venue is a splendid setting for your next event in the heart of Sydney.
Whatever the occasion, you will be pleased you found Lindesay. WEDDINGS... YOU DESERVE THE BEST. www.weddingsatlindesay.com.au maximum 100 guests (conditions apply)
BRIDAL FAIR AT LINDESAY
FRIDAY 8th May 2015, 5pm-8pm Drinks and Canapes Entry $30 per person RSVP: 9363 2401
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2015, 10am-5pm Entry $15 per person Courtyard café open enquiries: Lenore Boronkay m: 0414 244 294 ◆ Dinners/lunches in the dining room for 10 guests. ◆ Lunches/Dinners in the drawing room for 20 guests. ◆ High teas on the veranda ◆ Business event or social event ◆ Product launch/seminars/photo shoots ◆ Guest speakers listed in Calendar of events
Contact Lindesay lindesay@nationaltrust.com.au 02 9363 2401 Transport Coach/private car, park in Darling Point Road and walk along Lindsay Ave. Bus 327 Gresham St ,Circular Quay to Darling Point Train 2.5 km walk or bus 327 from Edgecliff Station.
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The National Trust Remembers The National Trust pays tribute to the following people who recently passed away
MABEL WYATT
JAMES SEMPLE KERR
1916-2014
1932-2014
Mabel Wyatt (née Henry) joined the National Trust in 1950 and so began a life of quietly but strongly supporting its work. In 1954 Mabel married Ivor Wyatt, son of Annie Wyatt, founder of the NSW National Trust in 1945. In 1995 Mabel was awarded a National Trust Bronze Medallion for her services to the Trust over 45 years, which included acting as Honorary Secretary on many occasions and giving great support to Ivor. She laughingly referred to herself as a ‘National Trust widow’, contemplating his intense commitment. But in so many ways, her own contribution was equally committed. In 1997 she was awarded the National Trust Voluntary Service Medallion. A loving mother of Patricia and Clinton, Mabel came across as a quiet, caring person, much adored by Ivor. I was very fortunate to meet her and Ivor in the late 1990s and realised how very lucky the Trust was to have such dedicated and yet self-effacing people as its bedrock. By Julie Blyth. National Trust (NSW) Archivist Mabel and Ivor Wyatt on their wedding day at St Malo, Hunters Hill. The building was demolished despite a vigorous campaign to save it by the Trust
Alison Mavis Affleck 1931- 2014 Alison Affleck, National Trust life member and Saumarez Homestead stalwart, led the charge on the restoration of Saumarez Homestead gardens, played a long-term leadership role in the financial portfolio and was solely responsible for compiling a meticulous and accurate bibliography of an extensive and dispersed library. Following the donation of Saumarez Homestead and its intact collections to the National Trust by F J White in April 1984 Alison, along with Jillian Oppenheimer and Bruce Mitchell, emerged as a key person in meeting the huge challenge involved in realising the heritage and educational potential of the complex, multi-faceted property. Together, they enthused volunteers, provided vision and direction and achieved large-scale, practical results. In accordance with Alison’s wishes, her ashes have been scattered over the rose collection in Mary’s Garden, Saumarez, a garden which she did so much to revive.
James Kerr died on 15 October 2014, ten years after the death of his wife Joan in 2004. Together they had created a strong partnership; she in the field of art and architectural history, he as a leader in conservation planning. The NSW National Trust was most fortunate to have had the benefit of his professional support for many decades, serving for a while as deputy director and bringing, as contemporaries remember, a strong collaboration between volunteers and specialists in a ‘joyful’ atmosphere. Prominent in the development of the Australian Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOCS), Jim was convenor of the committee that developed the Burra Charter and its Guidelines. Most notable among his many publications is The Conservation Plan, which outlines processes for managing change in places of cultural significance. In 2011 he was made an Honorary Member of ICOMOS at the 17th General Assembly in Paris, one of only a few Australians to receive this honour. In 1992 he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Trust, in 1995 he and Joan were awarded the NSW National Trust Heritage Award and in 2007 they received a Lifetime Achievement Award. His Order of Australia in 1999 was made with the citation – ‘for service to heritage conservation through organisations including the Australian ICOMOS and the NSW Branch of the National Trust of Australia’. Australia ICOMOS has inaugurated an annual JS Kerr Address to be held annually on the International Day on Monuments and Sites. Jim Kerr at Freemantle Prison, one of many significant buildings for which he prepared meticulously detailed conservation plans. Photo courtesy Freemantle Herald
Patricia R McDonald 1944 - 2015 Patricia R McDonald was appointed as Inaugural Curator of the NSW National Trust in 1984 and returned in 2000 to work on the Commonwealth Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects Program. She subsequently became Senior Curator responsible for the presentation, interpretation and conservation of the Trust’s house museum portfolio and inaugurated the acclaimed National Trust House Series. Patricia’s rigorous intellectual approach, attention to detail and exquisite style brought to life the significant times of many National Trust properties and people. Her bravery in fighting the cancer to which she eventually succumbed was typical of her approach to challenges of all kinds. She gave her all to everything she did, and will always be remembered, admired and loved. 15
PRIVATE HOUSE INSPECTIONS LOOKING AT ARCHITECTURE WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST WOMEN’S COMMITTEE - FOR ALL BOOKINGS PLEASE SEE TICKET APPLICATION SHEET, PAGE 27
DIARY DATES June 2 Avalon Beach Day June 27 Day Tour of Historic Parramatta July 29 Garden Seminar at Lindesay August 4 Waverton – North Sydney Day Guest Speakers at Lindesay August 5 James Broadbent AM August 12 Elizabeth Ellis OAM August 19 Michael Leek August 26 Maisy Stapleton September 15 Pymble Day October 24 & 25 Spring Country Weekend
AVALON BEACH DAY Tuesday 2 June, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm
532 Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach by courtesy of Libby and Patrick Allaway (Access from public car park, eastern end of Avalon Parade, to Surfside Avenue and walkway to Barrenjoey Road) Completed just a year ago this house fulfills a long-held dream of the perfect beach house created by the owners working with the architect Peter Tout, builder Andy Bate, interior designer Thomas Hamil and garden designer Tudor Rose. The graceful lines of its soft-shingled roof and pale walls are anchored with substantial glowing sandstone. ‘Eurota’, 19 Marine Parade, Avalon Beach by courtesy of Stephen Doyle Probably dating from the 1920s, the house was built by a timber merchant transporting timber up and down the coast in his own vessel ‘Eurota’. The small house preserves the essential simplicity of its era, respects the qualities of the various timbers used and pays homage to its uninterrupted views of sea, shores and headland. The owner has made minor, judicious alterations while keeping the integrity of the house intact. In the garden below there is a grassy lawn beside the surf. 13 Marine Parade, Avalon Beach by courtesy of Mel Hayhoe
Avalon Day
Avalon beach, a jewel in the crown of the Northern Beaches, occupies a unique place on the Barrenjoey Peninsular where the land narrows to bring Pittwater close to the Ocean front. On the cliff above Little Avalon, there is a remarkable group of three contemporary houses of architectural excellence. Regular viewers will remember the two seen in previous House Inspections at Avalon. Recently completed, the third of this trio provides a different interpretation for this unusual site, with views across the ocean beach to Marine Parade and its waterfront access to sand, rocks and surf. 16
A weatherboard beach house almost unaltered since built c1916. This house, settled on its superb waterside site, reflects the individuality of its owner while preserving the timeless essence of Avalon beachside life, as experienced by generations respecting its unique environment. Cost: Members (only) $35, Youth (16-20yrs) $20 Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet Enquiries: 02 9363 2401
DISCOVER SYDNEY – THE FORGER AND THE SOLDIER
Day Tour of Historic Parramatta – Saturday 27 June
Sleeping quarters, The Female Factory, Parramatta. National Trust Archives
The specially guided tour, led by Brian Powyer, visits buildings designed by two renowned colonial architects - convict forger Francis Greenway and Governor Macquarie’s aide-decamp Lieutenant John Watts. Sites include the fascinating archaeological site of the second Parramatta Hospital (1792-1818), St John’s Cathedral with its twin towers (1818) designed by Lt. Watts, and the Lancers Barracks (18181820). A light lunch at Old Government House and a visit to the Female Factory (1818-1821) designed by Francis Greenway will conclude the program. Tour commences at Queen’s Wharf, Parramatta, meeting the 9.07am ferry from Circular Quay and finishes in time for the 3.30pm ferry. Suitable for sure footed people only. Numbers strictly limited. Cost: Members $80, Non-members $85 Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet
GARDEN SEMINAR
Wednesday 29 July, 10am-3pm
Lindesay, Carthona Avenue, Darling Pointenter via Lindsay Avenue The Garden Panel invites you to join us for this very popular event. You will learn the inside story behind the construction of Sydney’s aboutto-be-opened, newest landmark, be transported to landscapes of extraordinary imagination and be introduced to some personalities and their beautiful gardens in Sicily.
Stuart Pittendrigh will talk about Building a Headland Park at Barangaroo, Paul Urquhart will discuss The Land as a Canvas, and Peggy Muntz will take us on A Garden Journey in Sicily.
architectural firm TKD (Tanner Kibble Denton), the property is an example of the successful adaptive re-use of an historic building of social significance to its community.
All this as well as morning tea/coffee and lunch Cost: $70 NT members, $80 friends. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet Enquiries: 02 9968 1915.
Parking is limited, but bus and train links are close by. Ticket holders will be directed to the third house on the day Cost: Members (only) $35, Youth (16-20yrs) $20 Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet Enquiries: 02 9363 2401
WAVERTON-NORTH SYDNEY DAY Tuesday 4 August, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm
On the Lower North Shore close to the hub of North Sydney, barely 4 kilometres from the CBD and close to Berrys Bay with its wonderful harbour side park, this district is ideally placed for modern city life. The area was mostly a working man’s suburb in the 19th century, until in 1893 the North Shore railway was extended to create a new station, Wollstonecraft, bringing city commuters. Today, innovative owners seeing the potential, are transforming the small cottages of yesteryear while creative architects are finding ways to build contemporary houses in rare open space. ‘Angophora’ 2a Toongarah Road, Waverton
by courtesy of Christine Cole Designed by the Architect Richard Cole to fit an elevated, steep site (adjacent to the public steps linking Toongarah Road with Bank Street), distinguished by existing mature angophora, this contemporary house reflects the colours and texture of the trees, with living spaces opening fully to the terraces and garden. ‘Graythwaite’ 20 Edward Street, North Sydney by courtesy of the Headmaster, the Shore School
GUEST SPEAKERS AT LINDESAY Lindesay, 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point – enter via Lindsay Avenue The guest speakers for August are prominent architectural historians or interior design specialists, who have a lifelong interest in our national heritage. Cost (includes morning tea and illustrated lecture): $30 NT members, $35 guests. Bookings: essential (Ticket Application Sheet). Enquiries: 02 9363 2401 Wednesday 5 August, 11am
Early Australian Interiors Dr James Broadbent AM. Well known architectural historian, National Trust Curatorial Committee member and author. Wednesday 12August, 11am
Enter from the pedestrian gate, 20 Edward Street North Sydney or walk through the Shore School car park, 50 Union Street, North Sydney.
Tuesday 15 September, 10.30 am-12.30pm or 1.00-3.00pm
Pymble Day
Robert Pymble, after whom the suburb is named, settled on his 600 acre grant in 1823 felling the tall timber and planting the first orange orchard. For most of the 19th century small farms, orchards and dairies predominated until the coming of the North Shore railway line in 1891 which allowed commuters wishing to escape crowded inner suburbs to establish comfortable homes with space to create the great gardens of the Upper North Shore. Today, highrise development is replacing the early houses built close to the railway line, while discerning owners at a distance from the railway, preserve the traditional life style of Pymble among the tall trees of much-loved gardens. ’Alloway’ 66 Livingstone Avenue, Pymble by courtesy of Todd McKenney While retaining its footprint and gracious roofline, ‘Alloway’, built in 1901, has had interior alterations, most recently by Harvey Little and Associates, to suit the requirements of the present owner. The garden, defined by inspired hedging, has a glorious profusion of springtime azaleas under the canopy of giant forest trees.
Colonial artists in NSW and their clients Elizabeth Ellis OAM. Emeritus Curator, State Library of NSW, former Curator of Pictures at the Mitchell Library, Mitchell Librarian and author of many books on 19th century Australian artists.
‘Hamilton Park’, 104 Livingstone Avenue, Pymble
Wednesday 19 August, 11am
by courtesy of Simon and Ginette Nelson
Wallpapers in Australia from 19th century to the Aesthetic Movement Michael Leek. Curator of the Caroline Simpson Library.
Built in 1904 as a spacious two storey family home set in a large estate, ‘Hamilton Park’ has had many changes, becoming The Central Methodist Mission Bernard Smith Children’s Home for some years, and losing all but about an acre of its land along the way until returned to private ownership. The present owners are carefully working to make the house viable for 21st century family life and are creating an expansive garden under the old established trees that remain from the original planting.
Wednesday26 August, 11am ‘Graythwaite’
PYMBLE DAY
Interiors from Federation to the ‘Ideal Home’ Maisy Stapleton. Architectural historian and former National Trust Board Member
An impressive late Victorian landmark building now conserved for the Shore School by the 17
LOOKING AHEAD
‘Jasmindene’, 56 Livingstone Avenue, Pymble
Details and bookings to be included in the next issue of the magazine
By courtesy of Angela and John Basilico Built c1895 this small weatherboard cottager had major alterations in the 1960s, considerably enlarging the house and altering interior spaces, while preserving the street façade virtually unchanged. Coming to the house in 2013, the present owners have added a wide balcony opening the house to the bushland views and are preserving, where practical, features original to their historic cottage. Cost: Members (only) $35, Youth (16-20yrs) $20 Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet Enquiries: 02 9363 2401
The Sydney Chocolate Festival Saturday, 29 August
The Pleasure Of Flowers - Paeonies and Paintings along the Bells Line of Road Saturday 7 November Spring Country Weekend Saturday 24 and Sunday 25, October
Bathurst Region Open House Weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November
National Trust Open House Weekend will host a ticketed event for NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS. The various open houses will provide insights to facets of the history, early settlement and subsequent development of the Bathurst region. More details in the next issue of the magazine (published end July), however it would be wise to book your accommodation now. Accommodation enquiries: The Bathurst Visitor Centre – 02 6332 1444 or visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Bathurst Region Open House Weekend Coach Tour Friday 13, Saturday 14, Sunday 15 November
In May 1815 Bathurst was proclaimed by Governor Macquarie; the first European inland Settlement in Australia. In late spring of this important Bicentennial year the Central West
The National Trust Women’s Committee will take a coach tour from Sydney. Accommodation and meals included. For details and bookings see the next issue of the magazine.
HOW TO BOOK A PRIVATE HOUSE INSPECTION DAY • Bookings are essential. No tickets are sold at the door. To book please use the Ticket Application Sheet on page 31 as directed. Please make one payment only for multiple bookings. Tickets are not transferable. The closing date for tickets is five working days in advance. • Private house inspections are for MEMBERS ONLY. Members may bring up to two friends on Country Weekends and special events. • General conditions: No stiletto heels; visitors may be asked to remove their shoes or wear plastic overshoes (supplied). No photography is permitted. Cameras, video cameras and large bags may not be taken onto the premises. No smart-phone photography is allowed. No children under 12 years. Private homes may not be suitable for wheelchairs or walking frames. For more booking and access information, please hone the Ticket Secretary – 02 9363 2401
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SCOTTISH ISLES AND HIGHLANDS TOUR NEW TOUR: 8 August - 21 August 2015 (29 August - 11 September 2015 Fully Booked) This unique tour combines a cruise of the Scottish Isles with a tour of the Highlands. Your journey begins with a six day cruise aboard a chartered traditional wooden fishing boat converted to provide every comfort, as you explore the coastline of the Hebrides, a haven for wildlife and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful natural environments in the world. Along the way we will explore the isle of Mull, Otter Haven of Kylerhea, past the islands of Rum, Eigg and Muck to approach the island of Skye from the Sound of Sleat. Following our cruise we board our bus for the Highlands, travelling through stunning mountains and lochs, visiting ancient castles and historic sites along the way until our journey’s end in Edinburgh. Tour Leader: Lorraine Collins 0439 947 479 Enquiries: David Smith, Travel on Capri 1800 679 066
SOUTHERN ITALY: AMALFI COAST & ISLANDS 24 September - 6 October 2015 Unpack only 3 times! Join us on this exciting new tour with our Italian hosts, Ugo and Barbara Mariotti, along the Amalfi Coast starting with Positano on the southern side of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Sorrento peninsula to Ischia, the largest and arguably most beautiful island of the Bay of Naples. Our last stop is in Rome for a special ‘off the beaten track’ tour. Highlights include the gardens of the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, the archeological excavations of Pompeii and the Villa San Michele on the isle of Capri. Tour Leader: Jill Bunning 0439 321 164 Enquiries: David Smith, Travel on Capri 1800 679 066
Due to the success of previous National Trust Tours to Norfolk Island we have planned another tour for 2016. Staying at the Governors Lodge Resort you will 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. Tour Leader: Lorraine Collins 0439 947 479 Enquiries: David Smith, Travel on Capri 1800 679 066
NEW ORLEANS AND CUBA – NEW TOUR! May 2016 Unpack only twice! Join us on this exciting new tour to two magical cities, with four nights in New Orleans (USA) and seven nights in Havana (Cuba). New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. A unique melting pot of culture, food and music, the city is steeped in influences from Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. Enjoy beautiful architecture, art galleries, museums, the breathtaking beauty of famous gardens, wonderful shopping and excellent restaurants. Visit historic homes, architectural treasures, Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, which retains much of its original character. Cuba is a fascinating nation which enthralls travellers with its architecture, bays and mountains. Music emanates from every doorway with wonderful rhythms and melodies. The country is strangely uplifting: economically poor but culturally rich, visibly mildewed but architecturally magnificent. Tour Leader: Judy Ashton 0412 630 942 Enquiries: David Smith, Travel on Capri 1800 679 066
IRELAND – NEW TOUR! September 2016 This magical new journey is through Ireland: the land of leprechauns and faeries, of grand castles and manor houses, lush green fields and rolling hills. Kiss the Blarmey Stone and enjoy Galway, Donegal, Tipperary, Dublin and many quaint villages. Further details will be in the August-October issue of the magazine. Tour Leader: Lorraine Collins 0439 947 479 Enquiries: David Smith, Travel on Capri 1800 679 066
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ANZAC MEMORIAL, HYDE PARK
ABC ULTIMO CENTRE TOUR
Wednesday 8 July 2015, 10:30am
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 9:45am
As part of the centenary year of the landing at Gallipoli we have arranged a guided tour of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. The memorial was designed by Bruce Delit, who had served in the trenches in France. The statues adorning the building are by Raynor Hoff and reflect the tragic loss of Australians who were killed and wounded during World War I and subsequent conflicts. The bas relief panels inside the Memorial show the various campaigns Australian military were involved in, from the Middle East and Gallipoli to France.
Come on a fascinating morning tour inside the Sydney home of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Harris Street, Ultimo. The ABC Centre brings together all aspects of the national broadcaster, including Television, Radio, New Media, Transmission and News and Current Affairs. The tour is likely to include a digital state-of-the-art television production studio, an on-air radio studio, a news studio and control room, as well as an insight into a variety of other ABC services, including Archives and New Media. The Centre is a working space so no two tours are ever the same. The tour involves walking in a studio environment so you must wear soft soled comfortable shoes. The Centre is a few minutes walk from bus stops on Broadway and George Street, or a 10 minute walk from Central Station. Cost: (includes tour and morning tea) $30 members, $33 non members Bookings: Essential Tickets: Ticket Application Sheet Tour Leader: Loma Priddle - 0402 971 426
Following the tour of the Memorial it is a short walk to the Sydney Mint in Macquarie Street, where morning tea will be served. Cost: (includes tour and morning tea) $35 members, $38 non-members Bookings: Essential Tickets: Ticket Application Sheet Tour Leader: Lorraine Collins - 0439 947 479
CALENDAR OF EVENTS May – August 2015 And Looking Ahead Regular Events Dundullimal Garden Expo Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, 10am-4pm Friday 1 May, 7pm: dinner with heritage architect Clive Lucas Saturday 2 May, 6.30pm: evening in the garden with Paul Fitzgerald Dundullimal Homestead, 23L Obley Road, Dubbo Enjoy Clive Lucas’s extensive knowledge about Dundullimal, and his love for the property at this special dinner to launch our Open Weekend. Another highlight will be ‘evening in the 20
garden’ on Saturday 2 May, with heritage gardener Paul Fitzgerald. There will be plenty to do, buy and learn from a variety of experts, with pop-up gardens to view. Six other Dubbo gardens will be open over the weekend. A chance to enjoy our spectacular country and take ideas, plants and gifts home. Bring a picnic, enjoy our BBQ or pre-book a Dundullimal tasting platter. Drinks will be available from the bar. No BYO. Cost: open weekend - gold coin donation. Friday dinner with Clive Lucas: $65 NT members, $70 non-members. Bookings: essential. Saturday evening in the garden: $15 NT members, $20 non-members. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Dundullimal Homestead – 02 6884 9984 or Dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au
MACQUARIE’S GRAND TOUR OF VAN DIEMEN’S LAND Organised by Old Government House, Parramatta
Sunday 25 October-Tuesday 3 November This ten-day tour re-traces some of the routes taken by Governor Macquarie when he toured Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) in 1811 and 1821. Travelling by coach, the tour takes in historic towns and sites which include Port Arthur, Stanley, Richmond and Longford, and includes a walking tour of Launceston and Hobart, a penguin night at Coles Bay and a Macquarie Harbour cruise. Our itinerary also includes visits to National Trust properties – Runneymede, Penitentiary Chapel, Clarendon and Franklin House. Accommodation in historic towns and villages. Land cost: $2,950 NT members Tour Leader: Almis Simans 02 9498 8995 Bookings: David Smith, Travel on Capri 800 679 066
MONTHLY EVENT: Breakfast in the Bush at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary First Sunday of the month Sunday 3 May, 7 June, 5 July, 9-11am Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, 3105 Remembrance Drive, Bargo 2574 Enjoy a delicious country breakfast at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. Afterwards, wander at your leisure through this native wonderland and see its wallabies, emus and birds as you take your morning stroll along one of our bush tracks. Cost: $10 per person. Enquiries: Wirrimbirra – 02 4684 1112 or enquiries@wirrimbirra.com.au. To see more about the Sanctuary visit www.wirrimbirra.com.au
East Maitland Glebe Precinct Heritage Walk Sunday 3 May, 2-5.30pm Take a walk through the glebe precinct of East Maitland with our guide Michael Belcher. This fascinating area takes in the historic remains of the glebe cemetery, St Peters Anglican Church precinct, and finishes with afternoon tea at Brough House, 73 Church St, Maitland. Steep terrain. Cost (includes refreshments): $20 NT members, $25 non-members. Bookings: essential. Details on booking. Tickets/enquiries: Holly McNamee02 4934 4314 Road to Bathurst Tour: a Bathurst 200 event Friday 8 (8.30am start, return Sunday 10 May, 4pm) Meet at Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance), Parramatta This three day/two night tour re-traces the journey made by Governor Macquarie’s entourage across the Blue Mountains to the Bathurst Plains in 1815. In the comfort of a small bus, enjoy the insights of walker and author Almis Simans and tour guide John McIntosh, both highly experienced in conducting historic trails of NSW, Britain, Europe and New Zealand. This tour visits three National Trust properties, commencing at Old Government House, Parramatta. Stops will include Caley’s Repulse, Woodford Academy, Wentworth Falls, Mt York, Mt Blaxland and Miss Traill’s House in the town of Bathurst which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Overnight accommodation will be in Katoomba and Bathurst. Cost (includes handouts, fees, transport, accommodation and meals – except dinners): $395 per person, twin share, NT members. $430 non-members. $150 single supplement. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: 02 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au Parramatta Lecture Series 2015 Meredith Walker AM: re-thinking the interpretation of Old Government House 1985-2000 Saturday 9 May, 10.30-11.30am Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell St. North Parramatta This year’s lecture series theme is ‘The National Trust – its People, Past and Place’, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Trust. Meredith Walker was active in the early years of re-thinking the interpretation of Old Government House. Her 1985 paper A House full of Artefacts and
Artefacts for the House, written as the background to a seminar about the property and its collection, was attended by a wide range of National Trust members. Meredith will speak about that period: the challenges it raised for the Trust and the resultant interpretation. Meredith is an honorary life member and received the 2009 National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award.
Treat the mothers in your life to a lovely Devonshire tea at this wonderful Georgian property, with its lovingly restored heritage gardens replete with flowers and produce and backdrop of Goulburn’s rural hinterland. The Riversdale photographic exhibition will be on display, and there will be specials to tempt you in the garden and house shops.
Cost: $10 NT members, $15 non-members. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au
Cost (entry only): NT members free, $6 non-members, $4 conc, children under 12 free. Cost (Devonshire teas): from $5 per person. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Dawn Giles 0409 953 859 or Riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au
Treat The Mothers In Your Life To A Very Special Day
The Magic of Mothers Day – Open Day at Miss Porter’s House
Mothers Day Weekend at Eryldene Saturday 9, Sunday 10 May, 10am-4pm Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh St, Gordon Enjoy the garden and tours of the house on both days. Cost (entry only): $8 non-members, $6 conc, $4 child (6-15), $18 family (2 adults, 2 children). The Garden Café will not be open on Sunday. Ikebana Sogestsu Workshop Saturday 9 May, 1-4pm A fun-filled, hands-on workshop for all the mothers in your life, learning how to make your own Ikebana Sogetsu arrangement, as did Mrs Janet Waterhouse, and a simple 3D floral sculpture. Finish with a sumptuous afternoon tea and go home with flowers and lots of inspiration. Numbers limited. Cost (includes entrance fee, all materials, equipment and afternoon tea): $50 NT/Eryldene members, $58 non-members. Celebratory Teas for Mothers Day Sunday 10 May Indulge your mother and family at a traditional tea presented in style with embroidered table linen, fine china and home-made delicacies, typical of the teas served by Mrs Janet Waterhouse of Eryldene. Cost (includes entrance fee): $24 NT/Eryldene members, $32 non-members, $15 child (6-12). The Garden Café will not be open. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Eryldene – 02 9498 2271 or Eryldene@eryldene.org.au Mothers Day Devonshire Tea at Riversdale Sunday 10 May, 10am-2pm Riversdale, 1 Maud St/Twynam Avenue, Goulburn
Sunday 10 May, 1-4pm Miss Porter’s House, 434 King St, Newcastle Enjoy the Porter family’s tea settings in the lounge room, dining room and kitchen. Take reminders of the day home from our stall. Cost: Free to members, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $20 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Geoff Farris – 02 4952 9376 or Geoff.farris@bigpond.com Mothers Day High Tea and Music Recital at Dundullimal Sunday 10 May, 2-4pm Dundullimal Homestead, 23L Obley Road, Dubbo Treat the mothers in your life with a special high tea and wonderful music provided by teachers and students from the Macquarie Conservatorium. Cost: $35 per person, includes a glass of champagne. Bookings: essential. Bookings/ enquiries: Dundullimal Homestead – 02 6884 9984 or Dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au Mothers Day Sunday Morning and Afternoon Tea at the Cottage Sunday 10 May, 10am Morning Tea and Tour, 10.30am Morning Tea only, 2pm Afternoon Tea and Tour, 2.30pm Afternoon Tea only Experiment Farm Cottage, 9 Ruse St, Harris Park Enjoy afternoon tea on the veranda and a tour of historic Experiment Farm Cottage. Delectable dainties including scones with jam and cream, pretty sandwiches, mini quiches and a variety of small cakes and slices. Cost (afternoon tea and tour): $30. Afternoon tea only $25. Special bookings available on request. Bookings/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or info@friendsofogh.com
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MONTHLY EVENT: Ghost Nights at Old Government House Every third Friday of the month Fridays 15 May, 19 June, 17 July, 21 August, 31 October (special Halloween event), 18 September Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance), Parramatta As candlelight flickers through the corridors of this 216-year-old house, the ‘presences’ of the first ten governors of the colony and their households surround you with tales of the site’s long history. Revisit the scene of a tragic accident and visit places where psychics and guides have had ghostly encounters. Maybe you will too! Cost (includes food and drinks): $32 NT members, $35 non-members. Bookings: essential. Bookings/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. Palimpsest Performance 3: Clare Cooper and Monica Brooks
Cost: $30 Friends and NT members, $35 non-members, $20 under 18s. Bookings: yes Enquiries/Tickets: Norman Lindsay Gallery – 02 4751 1067 or info@normanlindsay.com.au www.normanlindsaygallery.com.au Parramatta Branch Meeting and Talk Michelle Cavanagh: Dickens in Australia Saturday 16 May, 1pm Burnside School Hall, Masons Drive, North Parramatta Guest speaker Michelle Cavanagh will talk about Charles Dickens and his literary connections to Australia. Raffle, afternoon tea provided. Ample free parking.
Saturday 16 May, 1-2pm
Cost: free. Bookings: no. Enquiries/apologies: Les Tod – 02 9672 3322 or thetods@bigpond.com
Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford NSW (on-street parking, Woodford Ave)
MONTHLY EVENT: Riversdale’s Devonshire Teas and Goulburn Homestead Markets
Curated by Sarah Breen Lovett and performed by Clare Cooper and Monica Brooks, ‘Palimpsest Performances’ is a series that explores contemporary art performance as a way of simultaneously drawing forth the past and layering present interpretations of the unique architecture and grounds of the Woodford Academy. Each audience member is given a map through which to explore the dialogue between two instruments which can be heard throughout the house and in shifting context within different parts of the site. The project is supported by the Blue Mountains City of The Arts Grants Program 2014.
Third Sunday of the month. 10am-2pm
Cost: $4 NT members, $10 non-members, $4 conc and children, $20 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: National Trust Centre – 02 9258 0141 or woodfordacademy@gmail.com
Sunday 17 May, Sunday 21 June, Sunday 19 July, Sunday 16 August Riversdale, 1 Maud St/Twynam Avenue, Goulburn Come to Riversdale to enjoy our luscious Devonshire teas served to you by our wonderful volunteers. Take a self-guided tour of the historic Riversdale Homestead and view the Riversdale Photographic exhibition until 17 May. Browse the Riversdale shop, find bargains in our garage sale and enjoy the Homestead Markets in our grounds while strolling through Riversdale’s gorgeous garden. Make a day of it and go home happy.
Saturday 16 May, 12 noon (gates open 11am)
Cost: NT members free, $6 non-members, $4 conc, children under 12 free. No charge to enter the shop. Enquiries: Dawn Giles – 0409 953 859 or Riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au
Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge
Early Hawkesbury River Settlement and Aboriginal Conflicts: a self-drive tour
This National Trust property creates the best ambience and atmosphere to enjoy incredible live jazz and fine quality wines. This event continues to establish itself as the premier jazz and wine event in the Blue Mountains, appealing to all who love an afternoon of wine, jazz, culture and friends. Galapagos Duck, the
Sunday 31 May, 9.15am to leave at 9.30am
Wine and Jazz Festival
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enormously popular, legendary Australian band, will energise the spirit and stir the soul with their upbeat vigour, enthusiasm, technique, talent and really, really good jazz. Twelve quality NSW wineries will be on site for wine tasting and the no reserve auction will commence at 3pm. An etched wine glass, Gallery admission and parking is included in the ticket price.
of aboriginal carvings, and the Sackville Reach Aboriginal Memorial Reserve. Well-known local historian Jim Barkley-Jack will tell us about the history of each site. We will also visit the 1809 church at Ebeneezer. Visits to two Hawkesbury farmhouses are being confirmed at the time of writing. The tour will encompass both sides of the Hawkesbury River, crossed by car ferry. Bring your own lunch to enjoy at the private aboriginal carving site, on the owner’s verandah. Some car sharing will be necessary here, as parking is limited. Cost (includes guided car tour and afternoon tea): $32 NT members, $37 non-members. Bookings: essential (closing date 22 May). Enquiries/bookings (after hours) - 02 4576 1233. Bookings/payment: for direct deposits and email bookings please quote National Trust of Australia (NSW) General BSB 032 044, acct no. 681297, ref 1415H9 and your surname. Please forward your bank notification as confirmation of direct deposit to Hawkesbury@gmail.com Gilbert & Sullivan Concert and Sweet Delights Afternoon Tea Sunday 31 May, 1.30-3.40pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance) Full of colour, movement, comedy and fabulous tunes, our Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza is a great option for young and old alike. This show abounds with favourites from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzanze, HMS Pinafore, The Gondoliers and more. Presented in costume with dialogue and some audience participation to add to the hilarity, this show is performed complete in a 50 minute format. It has been received enthusiastically by diverse audiences in a range of Sydney and rural venues. Cost (includes food and drinks): $47 NT members, $50 non-members. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or info@friendsofogh.com or www.friendsofogh.com
JUNE Looking at Architecture – Avalon Beach Day Tuesday 2 June, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm Please refer to page 16. Fairfax Dinner Club: Woodford Academy
Full details to be supplied on booking
Sunday 7 June, 7-10pm
This tour is for the intrepid, as it involves negotiating steep terrain on foot as part of a self-drive guided tour to the aboriginal reserve on the Hawkesbury River, a privately owned site
Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford NSW (on-site parking, Woodford Ave)
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an exclusive intimate evening of fine dining and historic tales in the Grand Dining Room of the Woodford Academy, the Blue Mountains’ oldest building complex. The Grand Dining Room was built in the 1870s by wealthy proprietor Alfred Fairfax, to entertain and impress his friends. The Fairfax Dinner Club is held on three long weekends each year only. Cost (includes food and drinks): $150 per person. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: National Trust Centre – 02 9258 0141 or woodfordacademy@gmail.com Early Camellias in Bloom at Eryldene: Open Weekend Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June
and were relentlessly pursued by the redcoats along the Hawkesbury Road. Visit the sites of the Toongabbie Convict Camp, Castle Hill Government Farm, the rallying point at Constitution Hill and Green Hills (Windsor). Pass by the sites of prominent early settlers and the turncoats who warned the gentry in Parramatta of the uprising. Become an historian and use abstracts from original documents to locate the actual site of Vinegar Hill. Lunch not included, bring your own or purchase in Windsor. Cost: $55 NT members, $65 non-members. Bookings: Essential. Tickets/enquiries: Brian – 0401 181 170 or bpowyer@optusnet.com.au ‘Presence’ – a photographic installation by Ona Janzen
Cost (includes afternoon tea): $35 per person. MEMBERS ONLY. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Liz Reyswood – 02 4757 2694 or 0420 288 978 Ghost Night at Grossmann House Saturday 20 June, 6.30-9pm Grossmann House, 73 Church St, Maitland Grossmann House comes alive again for those with an interest in the paranormal and the stories held by this Victorian house. Supernatural mood music, candlelight and a suitable sumptuous supper included. Cost (includes food and drinks): $25 NT members, $30 non-members. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Alan Todd – 02 4933 7758
Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh St, Gordon
Saturdays: 20 June, 4 July, 18 July, 10am-4pm
Wander the garden at Eryldene and delight in the flowering Camellia japonicas. Take a guided tour to learn the history of this exquisite place, the architect who designed it and the Waterhouse family who lived here. The Garden Café will be open. High Teas available on Sunday from 2pm (bookings recommended).
Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford NSW (on-street parking, Woodford Ave)
The Forger and the Soldier: a tour of historic Parramatta
Ona Janzen, a Blue Mountains-based photographic artist of note, seeks the emotive and irrational response of the viewer. Her aim is to capture fleeting moments, seemingly between states, when one is most present, most conscious. Her installation at Woodford Academy explores the role and presence of young people in the history of the Academy with their images projected onto superfine translucent muslin to create an almost ghost-like, there-but-not-there series of images hung within the museum.
A tour led by Brian Powyer will take us to iconic buildings from Parramatta’s rich history. For details please see page 16.
Cost (entrance and tour): $6 NT and Eryldene members, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $4 child (6-12), $18 family. Cost for High Teas (doesn’t include entrance fee): $24 adult, $10 child (6-12). Bookings for High Teas and enquiries: 02 9498 2271 or Eryldene@eryldene.org.au Threads and Fibres: open day at Miss Porter’s House Sunday 14 June, 1-4pm Miss Porter’s House, 434 King St, Newcastle West See a collection of arts and crafts made by skilled craftswomen Florence Porter and her daughters, Ella and Hazel. Of particular interest is the range of basket work, embroidery and crochet, and some fine stencil work. Much to interest men too! A mystery object will test your knowledge. Cost: NT members free, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $20 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Geoff Farris – 02 4927 0202 mph@nationaltrust.com.au Tour: Death or Liberty: Castle Hill Uprising 1804 Thursday 18 June, 9am-4pm Meet at Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance) Join this Parramatta Branch tour to follow the footsteps of the Irish convicts who in 1804 had escaped from the Castle Hill Government Farm
Artist’s talk: Saturday 20 June, 1-2pm
Cost: $6 adult, $4 conc and child, $15 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: National Trust Centre – 02 9258 0141 or woodfordacademy@gmail.com Glenbrook House Inspections Saturday 20 June, 1-5pm Glenbrook is a delightful Mountain village with an interesting array of cafes and shops. Before winter sets in, join is on a visit to three late 19th houses, ‘Ulinbawn’, ‘Wyameta’ and ‘Bonnie Doone’, whose owners have generously offered to open their homes to National Trust members. Two of these houses are built of local sandstone, and the third is an attractive weatherboard sympathetically renovated. ‘Ulinbawn’ was built on land acquired by the colourful NSW MLA the Hon John Lucas. Nearby on the old Lapstone zig-zag railway track can be seen the remains of Lucasville Station, where Lucas and his visitors alighted from the train. A delicious afternoon tea will be served in Glenbrook Uniting Church Hall. Maps and visiting times will be emailed or posted early in June to those who have booked. Numbers limited.
Discover Sydney
Saturday 27 June
Parramatta Lecture Series 2015 Janine Kitson: Annie Wyatt and conservationists of the National Trust Saturday 27 June, 10.30-11.30am Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell St. North Parramatta This year’s lecture series theme is ‘The National Trust – its People, Past and Place’, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Trust. Educator, conservationist and former NT Board Director Janine Kitson will talk about the life of Annie Wyatt and other important conservationists who helped shape the National Trust, including Marie Byles and Thistle Harris. Cost: $10 NT members, $15 non-members. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au
JULY Anzac Memorial Hyde Park: A National Trust Day Tour Wednesday 8 July, 10.30am A tour of the Bruce Delit-designed memorial to Australians who lost their lives during WW1 and subsequent conflicts, followed by morning tea at The Mint. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet. For details please see page 20.
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MAJOR EXHIBTION: Love, Desire & Riches: The Fashion of Weddings
Family Matters: Open Day at Miss Porter’s House
From Friday 10 July to Sunday 1 November
Sunday 12 July, 1-4pm
Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance) Parramatta
Miss Porter’s House, 434 King St, Newcastle West
Gorgeous attire, fascinating stories, celebrities and more.
Miss Porter’s House (Newcastle’s only National Trust house) will celebrate family life with a special exhibition, ‘Family Matters’, at its Open Day. Of particular interest is the collection of greetings cards, letters, photography and other household records.
For details please see page 10 Bastille Day luncheon at Everglades Saturday 11 July, from 12 noon Everglades House & Garden, 37 Everglades Ave, Leura Wave the French flag and celebrate Bastille Day with a French-inspired three course luncheon, served in the Art Deco room at Everglades House. Wander around the wonderful Paul Sorensen gardens and look over the 1930s Art Deco house. Access available all day. Sip a champagne cocktail on arrival. BYO for lunch. Cost: $40 NT members, $45 non-members. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Anita – 02 4784 1974 or www.friendsofeverglades.com Camellias in all their Glory: Open Garden at Eryldene Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 July, 10am-4pm Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh St, Gordon This is a perfect time to see Eryldene’s famous camellias in full bloom and enjoy tours of the house and garden. The Garden Café will be open. High Teas available on Sunday from 2pm. Cost (admission and tour): $8 adult, $6 conc, $4 child (6-12), $18 family. Enquiries: Eryldene – 02 9498 2271 or Eryldene@eryldene.org.au Cost for High Teas (does not include entrance fee): $24 adult, $10 child (6-12). Bookings recommended Tickets/enquiries: Erlydene – 02 9498 2271 or Eryldene@eryldene.org.au Camellia Research Society’s 46th annual show Saturday 11 July, 1.30-4.30pm, Sunday 12 July, 10am-4pm Stroll between Eryldene and The Camellia Research Society’s 46th Annual Camellia Show at nearby Ravenswood School, Henry St, Gordon. Afternoon tea and lunch available, and camellia plants for sale. Cost (46th Annual Camellia Show only): $7 admission. Enquiries: Camellia Society – 02 9635 1036
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Cost: free to NT members, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $20 family. Enquiries: Geoff Farris – 02 4927 0202 or mph@nationaltrust.com.au
Australia (NSW) General BSB 032 044, acct no. 681297, ref 1415H9 and your surname. Please forward your bank notification as confirmation of direct deposit to Hawkesbury@gmail.com ABC Ultimo Centre tour: a National Trust Day Tour Wednesday 29 July, 9.45am A fascinating tour inside the Sydney home of the ABC in Harris Street, Ultimo. A behindthe-scenes look and studios in action and other features such as Archives and New Media. Bookings: For details please see page 20 Garden Seminar at Lindesay Wednesday 29 July, 10am-3pm
Chris Tobin: ‘To Seek for Truth in the Bush’ – a talk
Lindesay, Carthona Ave, Darling Point – enter via Lindsay Avenue
Saturday 18 July, 1-2pm
This year’s insights into the world of landscaping and gardening include the fascinating story of Sydney’s about-to-be-opened, newest landmark, and a ‘visit’ to the extraordinary landscapes, personalities and gardens of Sicily. For details please see page 16
Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford NSW (on-street parking, Woodford Ave) The Woodford Academy school motto was ‘inter silvas quaerer verum’ which can be translated as ‘To seek for truth in the bush’. Chris Tobin is a Darug man who has spent much time reflecting and discussing ideas with others who gather around the Aboriginal artist camp he runs each Saturday. For the past 15 years he has worked as a Cultural Presenter/Aboriginal Discovery Ranger for the Blue Mountains National Parks & Wildlife Service for the past 15 years). Cost: $2 NT members, $6 non-members, $4 conc and child, $15 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: National Trust Centre – 02 9258 0141 or woodfordacademy@gmail.com The 19th century Icons of Mulgoa Sunday 26 July, 9.30am Mulgoa Valley – venue to be advised with payment confirmation Due to demand, we are repeating this visit to five iconic properties of the Mulgoa Valley, most of which are rarely open for visits: ‘Fairlight’ (1821), ‘Fernhill’ (c1840), St Thomas’s Anglican Church (1836-8), ‘Glenleigh’ (188284) and, subject to confirmation, the William Cox built property ‘The Cottage’ (c1811). The tour will be led by conservation architect Graham Edds, with input from property owners. Wear sensible shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Bring morning tea and a picnic lunch. Cost (includes guided car tour and afternoon tea): $32 NT members, $37 non-members. Bookings: essential (closing date 22 May). Enquiries/bookings (after hours) - 02 4576 1233. Bookings/payment: for direct deposits and email bookings please quote National Trust of
AUGUST High Tea, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Cooks Hill (Newcastle) Saturday 1 August, 2-4pm St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Parry St, Cooks Hill St John’s held a very special place in the lives of the Porter family who were very much a part of its parish for decades. Experience a superb High Tea in the Church Hall, prepared by the volunteers at Miss Porter’s House and members of the church. Cost: $30 per person. Bookings: essential. Bookings/enquiries: Kathryn Pitkin – 02 4967 6688 or mph@nationaltrust.com.au Looking at Architecture – Waverton-North Sydney Day Tuesday 4 August, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm For details please see page 17 Guest Speakers at Lindesay Dr James Broadbent AM: Early Australian Interiors Wednesday 5 August, 11am For details please see page 17 Late Winter at Eryldene: Open Weekend Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, 10am-4pm Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh St, Gordon
Take a house tour or stroll in the garden enjoying magnificent azaleas and camellias in bloom. The Garden Café will be open. High Teas available on Sunday from 2pm. Cost (admission, tour and morning/afternoon tea): $6 members, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $4 child (6-12), $18 family. Cost for High Teas (does not include admission): $24 adult, $10 child (6-12). Bookings recommended. Bookings/enquiries: Eryldene – 02 9498 2271 or Eryldene@eryldene.org.au National Family History Month: Open Day at Miss Porter’s House Sunday 9 August, 1-4pm Miss Porter’s House, 434 King St, Newcastle West Miss Porter’s House will celebrate National Family History Month with a special exhibition called ‘The Ephemera of Family History’. Cost: NT members free, $8 non-members, $6 conc, $20 family. Bookings: no. Enquiries: Roland Bannister – 02 4927 0202 or mph@ nationaltrust.com.au Guest Speakers at Lindesay Elizabeth Ellis OAM: Colonial Artists in NSW and their clients Wednesday 12 August, 11am For details please see page 17 Road to Bathurst Tour: a Bathurst 200 Event Friday 14 (depart 8.30am) - Sunday 16 August (return 4pm) Meet at Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance), Parramatta This three day/two night tour re-traces the journey made by Governor Macquarie’s entourage across the Blue Mountains to the Bathurst Plains in 1815. In the comfort of a small bus, enjoy the insights of walker and author Almis Simans and tour guide John McIntosh, both highly experienced in conducting historic trails of NSW, Britain, Europe and New Zealand. This tour visits three National Trust properties, commencing at Old Government House, Parramatta. Stops will include Caley’s Repulse, Woodford Academy, Wentworth Falls, Mt York, Mt Blaxland and Miss Traill’s House. We arrive in time to join the Bathurst 2015 Bicentenary Celebrations. Overnight accommodation will be in Katoomba and Bathurst. Cost (includes handouts, fees, transport, accommodation and meals – except dinners): $395 per person, twin share, NT members. $430 non-members. $150 single supplement. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: 02 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au
Parramatta Lecture Series 2015 Why I love Heritage Saturday 15 August, 10.30-11.30am
Enquiries: Old Government House – 02 96358149 or info@friendsofogh.com
Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell St. North Parramatta
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This year’s lecture series theme is ‘The National Trust – its People, Past and Place’, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Trust. An ardent follower of the National Trust, Cassie Mercer is the founder and editor of ‘insidehistory’ magazine. Come and hear how her passion for history and heritage has determined her life and given so much to so many other people.
Judith Dunn OAM: National Trust Treasures of Parramatta Saturday 10 October, 10.30-11.30am
Cost: $10 NT members, $15 non-members. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or ogh@ nationaltrust.com.au Guest Speakers at Lindesay Michael Leek: Wallpapers in Australia from the 19th century to the Aesthetic Movement Wednesday 19 August, 11am Maisy Stapleton: Interiors from Federation to the ‘Ideal Home’
Parramatta Lecture Series 2015
Northcott Centre, 1 Fennell St. North Parramatta This year’s lecture series theme is ‘The National Trust – its People, Past and Place’, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Trust. Did you know, there are over 250 National Trust listings in the Parramatta area! Renowned historian and tour guide Judith Dunn will talk about some of the wonderful, lesser known Heritage-listed properties and places that you may pass by every day. Cost: $10 NT members, $15 non-members. Bookings: essential. Tickets/enquiries: Old Government House – 02 9635 8149 or ogh@nationaltrust.com.au Spring Country Weekend
Wednesday 26 August, 11am
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
For details please see page 17
Details in next issue of the magazine
LOOKING AHEAD
Macquarie’s Grand Tour of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)
More details in the next issue of the magazine The Sydney Chocolate Festival Saturday 29 August Looking at Architecture – Pymble Day Tuesday 15 September, 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm For details please see page 17 Opera in the Courtyard – at Old Government House Don Pasquale by Donizetti 27 September, 7-9.30pm Old Government House, Parramatta Park (Pitt St entrance), Parramatta A night of fine music and dining in the historic courtyard. Donizetti’s comic opera Don Pasquale features many of the world’s favourite arias. Enjoy a vivacious romp through the farcical tale of Don Pasquale’s attempts to secure a wife and disinherit his nephew, Ernesto. This will be performed in English. Cost: $120 per person - Opera and three course dinner supplied by Lachlan’s at Old Government House. $50 per person – Opera and light refreshments in the intermission. No BYO permitted. Bookings: essential. Tickets/
Sunday 25 October to Tuesday 3 November Re-trace Macquarie’s routes through Van Diemen’s Land with Almis Simans, visiting historic towns and cities, National Trust properties and environmental delights. For details please see page 20 Riversdale Garden Fair Sunday 1 November, 10am to 3pm Riversdale, Maud St/Twynam Ave, Goulburn The Pleasure of Flowers: Peonies and Paintings along the Bells Line of Road Saturday 7 November Bathurst Region Open House Weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November Celebrating 200 years since the proclamation of Bathurst by Governor Macquarie, the open houses will provide special insights into the history, early settlement and subsequent development of the Bathurst region. Details in the next issue of the magazine – but be sure to secure your accommodation now. Accommodation enquiries: The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre – 02 6332 1444 or visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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Friends of the National Trust are invited to taste 12 rich reds from quality estates in historic Coonawarra, McLaren Vale and beyond, delivered by the National Trust Wine Service ... at below cellar-door prices. Every purchase helps support the valuable work of the National Trust. These deeply satisfying reds are just $139.99 – save $107.99 – plus you’ll receive 3 FREE triple Gold Dandelion ‘Damsel of the Barossa’ Merlot, worth $82.50. That’s $330.48 worth of wine for only $139.99 and FREE DELIVERY. ‘Winery of the Year’ Kilikanoon Shiraz, plum-drenched Coonawarra and an old-vine tribute from a Jimmy Watson Trophy-winning estate are just three stars of this exciting showcase. Stocks can’t last – please call 1300 763 403 quoting code ‘1111003’, then sit back and let the National Trust Wine Service do the rest.
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FREE
Three bottles of Triple Gold medal, old-vine Barossa Valley Merlot (worth $82.50)
Order now on 1300 763 403 quoting ‘1111003’
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or visit www.nationaltrustwineservice.com.au/1111003 Terms and conditions: Offer valid for new customers only. Maximum three bottles of Dandelion ‘Damsel of the Barossa’ Merlot 2012 per household. While stocks last. Orders not accepted (nor will wine be delivered to) persons under the age of 18 years. Most orders are fulfilled within a week but please allow up to 14 days. Unfortunately due to rising postage costs from our carriers we are now unable to ship to the Northern Territory. If a wine becomes unavailable, a similar wine of greater value may be supplied. Normal retail prices provided by the wineries. If you don’t like a wine for any reason The National Trust Wine Service will refund you and arrange to collect the wine. Fulfilled by Wine People Pty Ltd (licence no. 514 00724, LIQP770016550) 90 Chalk Hill Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171.
Ticket Application Sheet When paying by credit card or cheque, please send: • The entire (completed) Ticket Application page. Please do not cut it up • Enclose a self-addressed, stamped business-size (DL) envelope Please DO NOT send Ticket Applications to the National Trust Centre • Enclose a cheque payable to The National Trust of at Observatory Hill. The Ticket Secretary is at Lindesay, Darling Point. Australia (NSW), or credit card details to the Ticket Secretary Please send your completed Ticket Application Sheet and payment to: The Ticket Secretary The National Trust of Australia (NSW) P O Box 53, Edgecliff NSW 2027 Or fax to (02) 9328 2649
No telephone bookings accepted ENQUIRIES TO TICKET SECRETARY: 02 9363 2401 (10am-1pm, Mon-Fri)
Admission will only be allowed on presentation of tickets. Members wishing to attend activities with friends must apply on the same application form in order to receive tickets in the same group. Please use credit card whenever possible. Please use only one payment to cover each group application. Refunds will only be allowed with one week’s notice (two weeks for country weekends) and return of tickets for re-sale. A cancellation fee will be charged. Membership fees should not be included with activity payments.
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Activity
Tuesday 2 June
Avalon Beach day
Saturday 27 June
No. Tickets
Cost
Subtotal
Additional Information
$35 per person $20 youth (16-20yrs) MEMBERS ONLY
o 10.30am -12.30pm
Day Tour of Parramatta – The Forger & the Soldier
Members - $80 p/p Non-Members - $85 p/p
NOTE: suitable for sure-footed folk only. Numbers limited Tour commences at Queen’s Wharf, meeting the 9.07am ferry from Circular Quay and finishes in time for 3.30pm ferry. Please indicate arriving by ferry or car
Wednesday 8 July
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park
$35 NT members $38 friends Includes morning tea at The Mint
Meet at the Hyde Memorial at 10.30am
Wednesday 29 July
Garden Seminar at Lindesay
$70 Members $80 Friends Includes morning tea/coffee & lunch
o 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 29 July
ABC Ultimo Tour
$30 members $33 friends
Meet at the ABC Centre, Harris St.Ultimo, at 9.45am
Tuesday 4 August
Waverton – North Sydney Day
$35 per person $20 youth (16-20yrs)MEMBERS ONLY
o 10.30am -12.30pm
Wednesday 5 August
Guest Speakers at Lindesay: James Broadbent
$30 NT members $35 friends Includes morning tea
Lindesay,1Carthona Ave, Darling Point
Wednesday 12 August
Guest Speakers at Lindesay: Elizabeth Ellis
$30 NT members $35 friends Includes morning tea
Lindesay,1Carthona Ave, Darling Point
Wednesday 19August
Guest Speakers at Lindesay: Michael Leek
$30 NT members $35 friends Includes morning tea
Lindesay,1Carthona Ave, Darling Point
Wednesday 26 August
Guest Speakers at Lindesay: Maisy Stapleton
$30 NT members $35 friends Includes morning tea
Lindesay,1Carthona Ave, Darling Point
Tuesday 15 September
Pymble Day
$35 per person $20 youth (16-20yrs)MEMBERS ONLY
o 10.30am -12.30pm
o 1pm – 3pm
Lindesay, 1 Carthona Ave, Darling Pt (enter via Lindsay Ave)
o 1pm – 3pm
o 1pm – 3pm
$2 handling fee will be added to transactions by fax TOTAL NB The closing date for all ticket applications is five working days before the event. Please note that some venues may not be suitable for wheelchairs and people with limited mobility as some surfaces may be uneven and some walking may be required. For information ring the Ticket Secretary 02 9363 2401.
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