National Trust NSW Magazine - July to Sept 2022

NATIONAL TRUST NEW SOUTH WALES JULY – SEPTEMBER 2022

IN THIS ISSUE A MASTERPIECE RE VE ALED DOG DAYS AT RE TFORD PARK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS

CONTENTS

Inside Welcome to our third edition of the National Trust New South Wales Magazine for 2022. The discovery of a seventeenthcentury Dutch master still-life hiding in plain sight at the Woodford Academy is one of this year's great heritage stories.

Read how art conservators revealed the 400-year-old painting's true provenance and returned it to its former glory. Celebrate International Dog Day with a charming tale of Retford Park's stalwart canine companions. Find out the winners of the 2022 Heritage Awards. And as the months turn cold, rug up and head out to enjoy the crisp air at the many events, tours, workshops and exhibitions on offer over the next three months.

Vision Neil Wykes OAM and Debbie Mills

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Update National Trust News

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Reflect Every Dog has its Day

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Conserve Masterpiece Hiding in Plain Sight

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Celebrate History is Young Again

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Calendar July to September 2022

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Member Moments Our National Trust Day

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Cover image The recently restored seventeenthcentury Dutch master still-life is part of the Woodford Academy Collection. (L–R) Rebecca Pinchin, National Trust Collections Manager and Claire Heasman, Senior Paintings Conservator ICS (photo by Louie Douvis, SMH).

National Trust (NSW) Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney 2000 GPO Box 518, Sydney 2001 Telephone: (02) 9258 0123 Fax: (02) 9251 1110 nationaltrust.org.au/nsw President: Mr Neil Wykes OAM CEO: Debbie Mills Editor: Andrew Sedger Designer: Lauren Sutherland Editorial Committee: David Burdon, Nick Corbett, Nicole Crabb, Susan Hunt, Debbie Mills, Anja Stride, Leah Tasker, Jane Watters, Anne Weinman.

The National Trust New South Wales Magazine is published by the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales). Published articles reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily reflective of the views of the National Trust. This magazine is printed by Enviropress, a division of Bright Print Group, on paper that is independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), carbon neutral and made with 100% recycled post-consumer waste in a chlorine-free environment.

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VISION

Adapting for the Future

BY NEIL WYKES OAM AND DEBBIE MILLS

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

National Trust (NSW) Extraordinary General Meeting Saturday 20 August 2022, 3:30pm – 4:30pm S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney Arrive early for a special viewing of the original 1960s AMP building architectural model in the Annie Wyatt Room.

The EGM will be followed by drinks and canapes.

Please RSVP online via egm.eventbrite.com.au We look forward to seeing you there.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2022

Dear Members, We have great pleasure in presenting this year’s Heritage Awards. The entries were of an exceptionally high standard and remind us that there’s much to appreciate, acknowledge and celebrate. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all entrants.

We’d like also to say a big ‘thank you’ to our donors and volunteers. Your ongoing support is vital to protecting – and discovering – our precious heritage. Without you, we would not have recovered a valuable 400-year-old Dutch master painting. In this issue, we share how this remarkable artwork was found and restored.

It has been decades since the National Trust (NSW) Rules were comprehensively reviewed. Technology, the pandemic and other factors have changed the way the world works.

Thank you to all the members who participated in the Rules review. The revised National Trust (NSW) Rules can be viewed online at nationaltrust.org.au/nsw/rules and will be tabled at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting for members’ approval.

The revised Rules will allow the National Trust to adapt and thrive well into the future. We encourage members to attend the meeting on 20 August 2022 and adopt the revised Rules.

Nominations are invited for election to the National Trust of Australia (NSW) Board of Directors. Candidates must be members, eligible to serve as a Director, meet the legal obligations and be nominated by two members.

The role provides sound governance and upholds the organisation’s vision, mission and sustainability. For an information pack please contact Soma Somavarman (ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or (02) 9258 0152).

Nominations are in writing to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by 5pm, Friday 9 September 2022.

AGM – MOTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION Members are welcome to submit motions in writing to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001

by Saturday 15 October 2022. Motions must include your signature, full name, membership number and be seconded by another member. Other matters for discussion must be in writing, signed by the member submitting, and received by the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by Friday 19 November 2022. Please contact Soma Somavarman (ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or 02 9258 0152).

NATIONAL TRUST HONOURS Members and staff are invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Awards to the Trust Honours Committee

by Friday 26 August 2022. Details online at nationaltrust.org.au/honours-nominationnsw

SAVE THE DATE

Best wishes,

NATIONAL TRUST (NSW) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday 26 November 2022, 3.30pm – 5pm S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney

Neil Wykes OAM, President

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Update

National Trust News Catch up on the latest heritage news and advocacy in New South Wales. Read about two new heritage support grants and options to recognise and protect heritage homes. Find out about the National Trust's decision on Willow Grove and the fate of a development proposal for the Chief Secretary's Building.

GENERAL NEWS

Grants support heritage innovation New ways to experience heritage are on the horizon thanks to two grants from Museums & Galleries NSW. Miss Porter’s House in Newcastle has been awarded a grant to produce an audio tour of the historic property. The recording will include oral histories about the house, its collection, the Porter family and some significant events in Newcastle from 1909 to 1997. Grossmann House in Maitland received funding to develop a short virtual tour that will allow people to see the grand Victorian house like never before.

Recognise heritage homes If your home is heritage listed by the National Trust, why not make it known by placing a discreet National Trust plaque on your front door or gate? These beautiful bronze plaques denote heritage status and act as a symbol of recognition and protection. The plaques are hand-forged and available in green or bronze. To find out more visit nationaltrust.org.au/services/national-trust-nsw-plaques

A time for festive celebration The 2022 Australian Heritage Festival is over for another year, but the celebrations continue as we reflect on the successes of the vibrant and diverse festival and the 210 NSW-based events and activities that were on offer.

We sincerely thank everyone who hosted events and those who took up the call to spark curiosity about local heritage. The Australian Heritage Festival was proudly supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW.

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ADVOCACY NEWS

Update on historic Willow Grove The National Trust has long opposed the NSW Government’s decision to demolish and re-create historic Willow Grove to make way for the Parramatta Powerhouse development. We have recently reviewed the dismantled remains of Willow Grove and sadly concluded that it cannot be authentically reconstructed. Given that our fears for the future of the historic building have come to pass, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Willow Grove Community Reference Group.

Advocating for heritage Ahead of the recent Federal Election, the Australian Council of National Trusts released its 2022 Federal Election 'Heritage Priorities' Statement. The Statement addresses the need to future-proof heritage places and organisations and offers solutions for communities to build resilience, inclusivity and diversity through their heritage to help them thrive as a dynamic part of the tourism sector. In NSW, the National Trust sent the Statement to 69 lower house and nine upper house NSW candidates and invited them to meet to discuss heritage policy.

Proposal knocked back In a big win for heritage, the NSW state government has rejected an unsolicited proposal to develop 50-52 Phillip Street Sydney. The Chief Secretary’s Building – described as a “poem in stone” – was in danger of being permanently disfigured by plans to build a hotel in a part of the public building and a 200m tower overhanging it. The National Trust applauds the decision, and we thank the community members and organisations who advocated alongside us to protect this remarkably significant building.

Opposite from top New grants (photo via iStock); National Trust plaque on house in Kenthurst, NSW (photo courtesy of National Trust Archives); Heritage Festival event in The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (photo by Rick Stevens).

From top Willow Grove (photo via Alamy); Advocating for heritage (image supplied); Chief Secretary's Building in 1967 (photo courtesy of National Trust Archives).

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REFLECT

Every Dog has its Day

BY LISA SIBERRY, CONTENT SPECIALIST AT THE NATIONAL TRUST

In celebration of International Dog Day on 26 August, we look back on the fascinating history of Retford Park and its dog-loving owner James Fairfax.

Hidden in the gardens of the Southern Highlands landmark, Retford Park, is a small cemetery dotted with headstones.

Visitors often stop to read the names and ages of the deceased: Paloma, Juno, Apollo – all younger than 15 when they died.

Children? No, the local guides are quick to assure visitors. This is the burial ground of James Fairfax’s much-beloved dogs.

James Oswald Fairfax AC, the great-great-grandson of newspaper proprietor John Fairfax, was a generous philanthropist and art collector with a lifelong passion for animals. He bought Retford Park in 1964 for £15,000 and transformed it from an agricultural homestead into a gentleman’s residence that reflected his own refined tastes.

A canine connection There’s an uncanny presence of dogs throughout the property.

As well as the pet cemetery, there are two marble dog statues standing guard at the front door, a portrait in the hall of Fairfax with his first Chihuahua named Francie, and an impressive 2.5 metre painting by John Wonnacott that hangs in the stairwell depicting Fairfax with his two black Labrador Retrievers.

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John and Sharon Mulholland, House Managers at Retford Park from 1986 to 2017, say all these personal touches reflect Fairfax’s deep bond with dogs. “James grew up with pets and was an animal lover through and through,” says Sharon.

“He would save ants from water, move spiders out of harm’s way, support causes and spoil his dogs unashamedly.

He loved them to be near him whenever possible.”

Fairfax died in 2017 at the age of 83, and throughout his life, it’s believed he owned over 13 dogs, including a Chihuahua, Labradors and German Shorthaired Pointers. Later in life, a family member gave Fairfax a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Paloma, and this would be the start of many Greek god inspired ‘Ridgies’ to enjoy life on the estate.

There was Juno (goddess of women and childbirth), Apollo (god of archery, music and dance), Iris (goddess of the rainbow) and sister Selene (goddess of the moon). Sadly, Iris died just six months after Fairfax passed away; however, Selene continues to live at Retford Park – the last of Fairfax’s dogs to be seen curled up on a favourite lounge in the grounds.

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The Mulhollands, who live onsite in the Milkman’s Cottage, care for Selene and still remember when the property was a grand country escape for both Fairfax’s visitors and their dogs. “[James’s] guests were encouraged to bring their dogs for the weekend. Many walks were enjoyed, and many sticks were thrown before all would return for refreshments and a lounge, including the dogs!” remembers John.

“Retford Park was a very relaxed and wellutilised country home where guests and pets were made to feel as welcome as each other.”

“Fairfax believed that Retford Park should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations.”

According to a current Retford Park house guide, these visits resulted in lots of canine hijinks, including one dinner party where a guest attempted a party trick in-between courses and chimed the dinner gong in the ‘wow room’ (the spectacular dining room, so called because that’s what most visitors exclaim upon entering). Unfortunately, he was unaware of the Ridgeback hiding under the table, and the dog shot out, throwing the dinner party into chaos.

Retford Park today Fairfax believed that Retford Park should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations and bestowed the property to the National Trust (NSW) in 2016. It is the largest gift received by the National Trust of Australia. Through careful conservation and protection, thousands of visitors enjoy the house and gardens every year, including many who bring along their dogs to share the experience.

With dogs trotting across the lawns and family picnics under the grand trees, Retford Park is a rare example of a heritage property that has stayed true to its unique character while also maintaining a valuable place in the modern world. And if you’re wondering where Fairfax is buried … just take a walk to the pet cemetery, and you’ll find a large headstone marking the spot where his ashes are buried alongside the dogs. It reads: James Oswald Fairfax AC 1933 –2017.

Opposite Marble dog statues overlooking Retford Park's Teardrop Garden (photo by SGR photo).

From top Painting by Dick Weight. 1966, oil on board.

Retford Park collection. Reproduced with permission; Selene, James Fairfax's last Rhodesian Ridgeback (photo by SGR Photo); James Fairfax with his Chihuahua, Francie.

Plan your next dog day out • The National Trust (NSW) has four pet-friendly properties you can visit with your dog on leash: Retford Park, Harper’s Mansion, Dundullimal Homestead, and Saumarez Homestead.

• In a one-off special event, Norman Lindsay Gallery is hosting its firstever Dog Day Out on Sunday 28 August from 11am to 3pm, where you’re invited to bring along your canine friend.

• In keeping with the four legged theme, Wagging Tails is also running from 9 June – 3 October at Norman Lindsay Gallery. The exhibit showcases an incredible collection of Norman Lindsay’s works, featuring his earliest subjects – horses and dogs – sketched with painstakingly beautiful precision.

Visit nationaltrust.org.au for property opening hours and event listings.

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CONSERVE

Masterpiece Hiding in Plain Sight

BY JULIAN BICKERSTETH, CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE

Art conservation is a rewarding profession, but rarely does it lead to the excitement of a recent project at Woodford Academy. This is the story behind the unexpected discovery of one of the most significant works in the National Trust’s collection.

The painting at the Woodford Academy presented as a rather dull still life of a disrupted table setting – a pulled back tablecloth, a half-eaten pie, remnants of nutshells and a goblet on its side. Painted on two wooden boards which had come apart and housed in a gilt frame, the work had clearly seen better days. How it came to be at Woodford was unknown. When Gertrude McManamey bequeathed the house to the National Trust in 1979, it came with its contents, including many original oil paintings, believed to have been acquired by Alfred Fairfax, nephew of Sydney Morning Herald founder James Fairfax, who purchased Woodford in 1868. When and where Alfred might have acquired the still life is still a mystery.

Donations make the difference The National Trust’s Rescue.Revive.Reveal conservation appeal provided the impetus and funds to investigate what might lie under the painting’s dull surface and determine whether it was, in fact, a Heda. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the enigma of the still life was about to be revealed.

The first task was to document and assess the painting. Our conservators discovered a heavy layer of dirt, a discoloured varnish that was giving the whole composition a yellow-brown hue, flaking paint and evidence of previous restorations. The examination also gave us our first clue that the work might be older than thought. A stamped indent in

First examined in Melbourne in 2009, the painting was thought to be most likely a nineteenth-century work. But despite the dullness of the painting, the National Trust had long recognised that the quality of the execution was outstanding, and the imagery was typical of Dutch seventeenth-century artist Willem Claesz Heda (1594 – 1680).

Heda is considered one of the great masters of the Dutch Golden Age of painting and specialised in still life, often using the same plate, knife and carafe. One of the characteristics of these works is that the plates always appear to be about to fall off the table.

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Below Claire Heasman, Senior Paintings Conservator at International Conservation Services, carefully retouching the artwork (photo by ICS).

Opposite The painting after treatment (photo by ICS).

“The examination also gave us our first clue that the work might be older than thought.”

the back of the oak panel looked like a panel maker’s mark, possibly an M over a W. We turned to expert Professor Jørgen Wadum in Denmark for his opinion. While he could not identify the mark conclusively, it was becoming clear that we were dealing with a seventeenthcentury painting, not a nineteenth-century one.

Next came the cleaning process. We drycleaned the surface and then wet-cleaned it with de-ionised water. We then removed the discoloured varnish using ethanol solvent gels to reveal the true colours of the painting. But what came next was a much bigger revelation.

The tiny but crucial discovery We knew that Dutch artists of the Golden Age sometimes took pleasure in hiding their signatures in obscure places. Late night (literally) examination under a microscope showed markings on the knife blade that looked remarkably like a signature.

Photographs were taken and sent to Dr Norbert Middelkoop, the Curator of Old Masters at the Frans Hals Museum in the Netherlands and art historian Dr Fred Meijer, who agreed it was indeed the signature ’ionG. HeDA 1640’. The wording is characteristic of Gerret Heda, Willem Claesz Heda’s son, who signed his early work ’Ionge’ (young) Heda.

Moreover, the objects in the painting belong to the Heda studio inventory and appear in a still life by Willem dated 1639. The work predates Gerret’s earliest known dated work by two

years, suggesting he was only 17 at the time.

Perhaps his father assisted, as there appears to be a W (for Willem?) added. Sadly Gerret, who clearly showed much promise – his work is in the Rijksmuseum – died when he was 25.

A stunning result Charged with the excitement that we were working on a painting not only around 400 years old but definitively the work of Gerret Heda, the restoration continued. We applied an isolating coating of Laropal A81 to saturate the composition, infilled and retouched losses, and rejoined the timber panels, not an easy task given that both panels had warped. Finally, we applied a further protective layer of Laropal matt varnish, and a new frame was sourced that was in keeping with the painting’s origin and date. The result is simply stunning.

Julian Bickersteth is CEO of International Conservation Services, which undertook the conservation of the Heda. Treatment was undertaken primarily by Claire Heasman, Senior Paintings Conservator. Analysis was supported by Adam Godijn, Head of Conservation and Matteo Volonte, Principal, Paintings Conservation, who also found the signature.

Oliver Hull, Principal, Furniture Conservation undertook the complex re-joining of the oak panels. Sophie Brown of Sophie Brown Conservation Framing reframed the painting.

With the generous support of donors, the intriguing enigma of the Woodford Academy still life had finally been unravelled, revealling a new treasure to add to the National Trust’s important collections.

The painting will be on display at the S.H. Ervin Gallery from 12 – 27 November, 2022. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm. Visit shervingallery.com.au

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CELEBRATE

History is Young Again

BY ANTHONY BURKE, PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE

Anthony Burke argues that we live in a time of radical change for all things heritage. He claims that history – at least the way we understand it to construct our heritage – is young once again. Here is an edited version of Anthony's keynote at this year’s Heritage Awards.

History is an area of enquiry that is full of vitality and opportunity. For those of us invested in Australia’s built, cultural and natural heritage, we are at a moment of profound importance. I see three newly intersecting ways of understanding history that are re-energising the term ‘heritage’ and creating incredible opportunities for our field and our shared cultural project.

The first is the growing appreciation of Indigenous perspectives of country, care, and design process that embrace a fundamentally different understanding of time and responsibility. The inclusion of First People’s perspectives in Australia’s heritage register extends our field of reference and scholarly enquiry from 230 years to about 80,000 – a 60,000% increase. This fact alone should be enough to convince us that there is much to gain by embracing Indigenous heritage and all it has to teach us.

Then there is the growing partnership of heritage with the issues of sustainability and climate change. As someone interested in architecture, it’s not lost on me that “the most sustainable building is the one that is already built”. Science and economics tell us that it’s better to reuse an old building than to build a new one. This need for a far more sustainable approach to our built environment, coupled with a renewed investment in heritage practice 10

and scholarship, is incredibly exciting. To me, it’s the most progressive edge of design at the moment: making built heritage no longer an issue of fussy or contested historic preservation but of survival.

The last point is the issue of media and communications, which with a few exceptions, have been only gingerly embraced by the heritage community. While official channels are slow to act, a groundswell of public voices has entered the fray on social and broadcast media, from community groups like Beaumaris Modern to a general surge in “Ruin Porn” (more tastefully known as beautiful pictures of crumbling buildings). A public fascination with heritage and new ways of engaging with it is well and truly on the rise.

Our current moment is one of shifting contexts – culturally and physically. I suggest we need to seize the moment, seize the imagination of a newly emerging audience and general interest, and perhaps promote the reimagination of heritage for ourselves as a living and breathing question that is far from settled. Heritage can be less about where we’ve come from and more about where we are heading. Ironically, by reframing heritage from a conversation of preservation to one about the future, history becomes all about tomorrow. Aren’t we fortunate that history is young again?

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Above Anthony Burke is a Professor of Architecture and Director of the Master of Architecture program at the University of Technology Sydney.

Anthony is a regular contributor to academic and popular discourse on architecture and hosts ABC TV's Restoration Australia.

Opposite Judge's Choice winner: The Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Dunn & Hillam Architects (photo by Kathrine Lu).

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Opposite President's Prize winner: Dawn Fraser Baths, TKD Architects (photo by Martin Mischkulnig).

Clockwise from top Adaptive Re-use winner: Stephenson's Mill, Susan Hutton (photo by Neil Waldron); Education & Interpretation winner: Old Dubbo Gaol Upgrade – Stage 1, Dubbo Regional Council (photo by Dilon Price Photography); Adaptive Re-use winner: Ngununggula, Southern Highlands Regional Art Gallery at Retford Park, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects (photo by Zan Wimberley); Events, Exhibitions & Tours winner: Locomotive 3801 Relaunch Events Program, Transport Heritage NSW (photo by Steve Burrows/THNSW); Adaptive Re-use winner: Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects (photo by Brett Boardman).

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Winners of the 2022 National Trust Heritage Awards This year's National Trust Heritage Awards saw 16 winners recognised across eight categories, two individual prizes, a special President’s Prize and the highly sought-after Judges’ Choice Award. Each winner demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation, protection, and interpretation of heritage over the past year.

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE

Ngununggula, Southern Highlands Regional Art Gallery at Retford Park Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects

Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage Study Woollahra Council Woollahra Council engaged Aboriginal Heritage Consultants Coast History & Heritage to work closely with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council in undertaking an Aboriginal Heritage Study for the Woollahra Municipality.

“The study provided Council with a much better understanding of the Aboriginal history and heritage of Woollahra; where traces of that history are known, and where others are likely to be.”

ADAPTIVE RE-USE

Ngununggula, meaning 'belonging' in the traditional language of the Gundungurra First Nations people, is the first regional art gallery in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

“Making Ngununggula involved the adaptive re-use of two underutilised and deteriorating buildings within Retford Park.

These, as well as a third contemporary pavilion, were reimagined as a state-of-the-art Regional Gallery.”

Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects

Stephenson's Mill Susan Hutton For more than a decade no one wanted empty Stephenson's Mill in the historic town of Crookwell, NSW dating from 1871. It took trusting relationships between a prospective purchaser and her architect and the consent authority to adapt it into a house.

This project involved the conservation and adaptive reuse of the state heritage listed Pier 2/3, Wharf 4/5 and the associated Shoresheds to provide state-of-the-art performance theatres, rehearsal studios, workshops and function spaces for nine of Sydney's premier arts companies.

“This project shows how effective adaptive re-use requires a willingness to change the place and the imagination to do so in the spirit of the place.”

“The adaptive re-use and refurbishment of existing facilities create an arts ‘ecosystem’, where the synergy of co-located creatives will generate a powerful cultural energy, open and visible to the public.”

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SHOP

Spotlight on Australian architecture Read the book that won this year’s National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards! In this landmark publication, authors Bernice Murphy and Leon Paroissien draw on interviews and research to illuminate the life and achivements of the distinguished architect, Andrew Andersons.

Andersons’ work reimagined industrial areas of Sydney’s shorelines, transforming Darling Harbour, Walsh Bay, Jones Bay and Barangaroo, and redefined the Sydney Opera House and East Circular Quay as Australia’s ‘first national precinct’ and pre-eminent civic gathering place. Andrew Andersons: Architecture and the Public Realm is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Sydney’s built environment and the workings of a long and creative architectural career.

PURCHASE YOUR COPY ONLINE | shop.nationaltrust.org.au

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CONSERVATION – BUILT HERITAGE

EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & TOURS

The Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre Dunn & Hillam Architects

In Search of... My First Nations of Australia Ancestors Society of Australian Genealogists

In 2019, Cobar Shire Council engaged Dunn & Hillam Architects to work with Peter Freeman Conservation Architects and Planners to provide a master plan for the Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre’s 8,000 square metre site.

This online conference featured inspirational, educational and moving accounts from Society members and friends sharing their stories on the challenges of uncovering family members and their official records.

“The project breathes new life into this significant heritage building, physically and culturally at the heart of Cobar, serving visitors and a vibrant local community.”

“The conference attracted almost 100 participants and was the first time in its ninety years of operation that the Society held a dedicated event focused on First Nations family history research.”

CONSERVATION – INTERIORS & OBJECTS

Locomotive 3801 Relaunch Events Program Transport Heritage NSW

Tulkiyan Interiors Conservation Ku-ring-gai Council

This program supported the return to service of steam locomotive 3801, following an over decade-long restoration

by Transport Heritage NSW.

Tulkiyan, a house museum in Gordon, NSW, underwent extensive restoration after suffering damage caused by water, steam and mould.

“The relaunch program saw the restored 1940s steam locomotive travel over 6,000 kilometres, engaging thousands of people in communities across both Sydney and regional NSW.”

“The internal restoration has extended the life of this house museum and secured its future.”

The Discovery of an Old Master Panel Painting Masquerading as a 19th Century Copy International Conservation Services (ICS)

RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS

Expert conservation resulted in the discovery of a seventeenthcentury Dutch Master treasure in the National Trust's collection.

For this landmark book, Bernice Murphy and Leon Paroissien drew on interviews and research over many years to illuminate acclaimed Australian architect Andrew Andersons’ life and achievements.

Andrew Andersons: Architecture and the Public Realm NewSouth

“This brilliant result has changed the painting from a merely beautiful painting to a jewel in the National Trust Collection of major international and historical significance.”

JUDGES’ CHOICE

CONTINUING TRADITION

The Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre Dunn & Hillam Architects

Boer War Memorial Conservation Works Parramatta Park Trust A conservation works project for the stone and metalwork of the Boer War Memorial in Parramatta Park.

“This was the ideal project for a team of stonemason apprentices to learn, practise and expand their craft, supporting the continuation of this critical heritage skillset from one generation to the next while securing the ongoing conservation of significant heritage stone structures.”

PRESIDENT'S PRIZE Dawn Fraser Baths TKD Architects HERITAGE SKILLS AWARD Rick Allan, Heritage Glass Conservator LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Bruce Pettman, Conservation Architect

EDUCATION & INTERPRETATION Old Dubbo Gaol Upgrade – Stage 1 Dubbo Regional Council The upgrade to Old Dubbo Gaol resulted in a huge transformation of one of Dubbo’s most highly visited cultural tourism attractions.

“The treatments conserve and showcase the state significant buildings, grounds and collections of ODG in a fully reversible manner, while providing a compelling visitor experience.”

Find out more about the winning projects Visit our website to read the full winners showcase booklet. nationaltrust.org.au/heritage-awards-nsw

The National Trust Heritage Awards is a signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival in New South Wales and is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW.

Opposite Conservation – Built Heritage winner: The Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Dunn & Hillam Architects (photo by Kathrine Lu).

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Calendar

Calendar Wrap up warm and step out to explore heritage this winter with a range of tours, workshops, exhibitions and gardens to enjoy.

If you’re an art lover, be sure to visit the highly-anticipated Salon des Refusés at S.H. Ervin Gallery for the álternative’ picks from the Archibald and Wynne Prizes, or head south to see some of Australia’s best botanical artworks on show at Retford Park in Bowral. For kid-friendly adventures, Old Government House is hosting a convict-inspired treasure hunt, and there’s even an outdoor performance of The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie coming soon to the lawns of Retford Park. And as spring finally arrives, mark your diary for the not-to-be-missed Leura Garden Festival at Everglades House & Gardens. Read on for more ideas to fill your calendar.

Event details are correct at the time of printing. Please check nationaltrust.org.au/whats-on-nsw for updates and to purchase tickets.

MAKING GOOD: CONVICT ARTISANS IN EXILE

MAKING GOOD: CURATOR'S TOUR

OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 5 MARCH – 27 NOVEMBER, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM

OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 24 MARCH – 24 NOVEMBER, FOURTH THURSDAY MONTHLY, 2PM – 3PM

Explore the lives of convict artisans who used their ingenuity, skill and entrepreneurship to transform a place of exile into a thriving modern settlement. From convict love tokens to beautifully detailed silverware, this exhibition tells their stories through expertly crafted objects and an exciting multimedia artwork that explores the convict labour system and the impact of colonisation on Indigenous Australians.

Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free

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Join Old Government House Curator, Anna Ridley, for a deeper look into the lives of the early Australian artisans featured in the Making Good exhibition. Hear remarkable tales of how their works contributed to the colony’s growth and rich decorative arts history, and get a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the process of exhibition curation.

Tickets: Members $10, adults $25, concession $20, family $45, children under five free

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Calendar CREATING NECESSARY OBJECTS; CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENT MOVEMENTS

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW • VIENNA COTTAGE, HUNTERS HILL, 8 MAY – 10 JULY, SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS MONTHLY, 2PM – 4PM • MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 14 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER, SECOND SUNDAY EACH MONTH, 1PM – 4PM

BROUGH HOUSE, MAITLAND 4 JUNE – 31 JULY, WEEKENDS, 10AM – 3PM View stunning woven and printed works created by Newcastle-based artist Ellen Howell during her residency at Brough House. These textile works, placed side by side with pieces from the Grossmann Collection, make for a stunning exhibition.

Discover the early history of healthcare in NSW and learn about the individuals who persevered in often harsh and unfamiliar environments to care for those in need.

Tickets: Free

Tickets: Vary across venues

WAGGING TAILS: LINDSAY’S HORSES AND DOGS NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY, FAULCONBRIDGE 9 JUNE – 3 OCTOBER, THURSDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 4PM Browse an incredible collection of Norman Lindsay’s works featuring some of his earliest subjects – horses and dogs – sketched with painstakingly beautiful precision and accuracy.

(Photo by Harold Cazneaux).

2022 SALON DES REFUSÉS

Tickets: Members free, adults $17, concession $15, family $45, children under five free

S.H. ERVIN GALLERY, OBSERVATORY HILL 14 MAY – 24 JULY, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11AM – 5PM Salon des Refusés is the must-see ‘alternative’ selection from works entered into the annual Archibald and Wynne Prizes. Now in its 30th year, the Salon des Refusés is the perfect complement to the ‘official’ exhibition.

(Artwork: The Multipotentialite (Sonya Eliopulos) by Sinead Davies).

Tickets: Members $4, adults $12, concession $10, children under five free

HARPER’S MANSION, BERRIMA 2 JULY – 16 OCTOBER, 1ST & 3RD WEEKENDS, 11AM – 3PM Step back in time at this exhibition of rare, delicate and beautiful Georgian-era glassware, bequeathed to the National Trust by Dean Donald Havelberg in 2014.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25

SCENES FROM THE INTERIOR

CONVICT ARTISANS TREASURE HUNT

RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 4 JUNE – 10 JULY, FRIDAY – SUNNDAY, 10AM – 4PM David Ryrie exhibits selected works of Retford Park’s old Dairy before it was transformed into Ngununggula, the Southern Highlands Regional Art Gallery. The works emphasise the play of light to reveal the building’s storyline and the passing of time.

Tickets: Free

GEORGIAN GLASS EXHIBITION

OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 2 – 17 JULY, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM Grab a map, find the hidden treasure and learn the secrets of the convict artisans along the way at this fun, family-friendly activity.

Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free

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SCHOOLS RECONCILIATION CHALLENGE ‘CARING FOR COUNTRY' • EVERGLADES HOUSE, LEURA 2 – 31 JULY, WEDNESDAY – MONDAY, 10AM – 3.30PM • BROUGH HOUSE, MAITLAND 6 – 28 AUGUST, SATURDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 3PM Don’t miss the powerful NSW Schools Reconciliation Challenge exhibition, a travelling showcase of over 150 student works inspired by First Nations peoples’ understanding of Country.

INAUGURAL SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION PRIZE EXHIBITION

Tickets: Vary across venues

RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 16 JULY – 14 AUGUST, FRIDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM

THE PORTERS IN NEWCASTLE’S WEST END MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 10 JULY, 1PM – 4PM Journey back in time with a unique display of photographs, postcards and memorabilia depicting the Newcastle West of yesteryear, specially chosen from the Porter family collection by museum volunteers.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free

View an incredible exhibition of works by some of Australia’s best botanical artists as part of a new annual juried competition, presented in partnership with CanAssist Southern Highlands and the Botanical Art Society of Australia (BASA).

Tickets: Free

STEAMPUNK PROMENADE WOODFORD ACADEMY, WOODFORD 16 JULY, 1PM – 4PM

GHOST NIGHT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 15 JULY, 19 AUGUST & 16 SEPTEMBER, 7:30PM – 10:30PM Learn of our colonial past and hear tales of unusual happenings as you retrace the ghostly steps of those who once walked the candlelit corridors of Australia’s longest-standing public residence.

Tickets: Members $32, adults $35

The Steampunk, Cosplay and Victoriana community are cordially invited to promenade at the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains. Bring your parasol, canes, top hats and costumes, browse boutique stalls and take tea at the café.

House tours are available.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession (includes costumed visitors) $8, family $25, children under five free

DISCOVER DUNDULLIMAL – QUIET, SOPHISTICATED & HONEST ARCHITECTURE AT DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD

KEERA VALE ‘GRAND OLD DAME OF WOLLONGONG' VISIT

DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO 16 JULY, 3PM – 5PM

KEERA VALE, WEST WOLLONGONG 16 & 17 JULY, VARIOUS TIMES

From one side, a humble slab hut, but from the other, something altogether different. Step behind the façade and discover the great design and craftsmanship of Dundullimal.

Visit Keera Vale, the oldest residence in Wollongong, as seen on the ABC’s Restoration Australia. Tour the house to learn about the history of the property and the revitalising restoration work that has taken place.

Tickets: Free

Tickets: Members $12, adults $15, school students and younger free

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Calendar ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALK – KENNETH LAMBERT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA 6 AUGUST, 2PM – 3PM Artist Kenneth Lambert talks about his projected light and sound installation ‘How can you sleep?’, a powerful work exploring the convict labour system, industry, and the impact of colonisation on Indigenous Australians.

Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35, children under five free

FAMILY HISTORY AT MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 14 AUGUST, 1PM – 4PM From colonial beginnings to their key role in the commercial life of Newcastle’s West End, discover the stories of the Porters, a family who made an important contribution to city life for over a century.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALK – RHONDA DEE

DISCOVER DUNDULLIMAL – GORGEOUS GARDENS AT DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD

WOODFORD ACADEMY, WOODFORD 20 AUGUST, 1PM – 2PM Hear about the expansive art practice of internationally-acclaimed artist Rhonda Dee as she talks about her paintings, sculptures and installations and her fascination with Woodford Academy’s complex histories and narratives.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free

DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO 27 AUGUST, 11AM – 12PM With towering eucalypts, old agave lined fences and ornamental gardens, Dundullimal’s gardens have a rich history. Join this guided tour to learn about their beginnings and evolution throughout the years.

Tickets: Free

GARDENS AND SURPRISES IN WOLLONGONG WOLLONGONG BOTANIC GARDEN, KEIRAVILLE 27 AUGUST, 10AM – 4PM Join the Women's Committee for a bite to eat and a garden day to remember, visiting some of the best kept and scenic secrets in the Greater Wollongong area.

Tickets: Members $95, general admission $130

TELARAH HERITAGE WALK CNR ELIZABETH AND CAPP STREET, TELARAH 28 AUGUST, 2PM – 5.30PM Take an intriguing walk through the historic suburb of Telarah, once known as the “retirement abode for professional gentlemen”, before enjoying a sumptuous afternoon tea at Brough House.

Tickets: Members $20, concession $20, adults $25

FORTUNA X QUATTRO

WINGDOM AND FROGALIK’S STAR EXHIBITION

RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 20 AUGUST – 16 OCTOBER, FRIDAY – SUNDAY, 10AM – 4PM

EVERGLADES HOUSE & GARDENS, LEURA 4 – 25 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY – SUNDAY, 11AM – 3PM

Browse an exquisite tri-generational group exhibition of four talented artists of the Luck family, including a posthumous retrospective celebrating the life and art of father and grandfather, Don Luck.

Be transported into a magical world of wonder and imagination when you visit the Wingdom and Frogalik’s Star exhibition. Enjoy paintings, live readings and a storybook signing by artist Zoe Fletcher.

Tickets: Free

Tickets: Members free, adults $15, concession $10, family $35

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SKETCHING FROM NATURE WITH FAYE WILSON EVERGLADES HOUSE & GARDENS, LEURA 7 SEPTEMBER, 10AM – 1PM Join a creative half-day workshop that will guide you through the various techniques and methods needed to capture the raw, natural beauty of Everglades House & Gardens, overlooking World Heritage-listed wilderness.

Tickets: Members $75, adults $85, concession $80

PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD S.H. ERVIN GALLERY, OBSERVATORY HILL 16 SEPTEMBER – 6 NOVEMBER, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 11AM – 5PM The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. View the finalist exhibition featuring the incredible work of artists from across the country.

(Artwork: Tilly by Marie Mansfield) Tickets: Members $4, adults $12, concession $10, children under five free

SKETCH-BOOKING WORKSHOP WITH JEANNINE ANDREWS COOMA COTTAGE, YASS 17 SEPTEMBER, 10AM – 3PM

MISS PORTER’S GARDEN MISS PORTER’S HOUSE, NEWCASTLE WEST 11 SEPTEMBER, 1PM – 4PM Celebrate spring with a special display of everything floral in the colourful urban garden and historic fernery of Miss Porter’s House Museum. A plant stall and free children’s activities will also be on offer.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free

WOODFORD ACADEMY, WOODFORD 17 SEPTEMBER, 1PM – 2PM

COOMA COTTAGE, YASS 11 – 25 SEPTEMBER, SUNDAYS, 10AM – 4PM An unmissable exhibition of stunning watercolour works by Yass artist Jeannine Andrews, inspired by her love for Cooma Cottage (the former home of Australian-born explorer Hamilton Hume) and the Yass Valley.

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Tickets: Members $70, adults $80

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALK – NAOMI OLIVER

HUME’S LEGACY EXHIBITION

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25

Join local Yass artist Jeannine Andrews at historic Cooma Cottage for a beginner workshop in sketch-booking set among beautiful surrounds that are sure to inspire your creations. Materials, lunch and refreshments provided.

Hear how artist in residence Naomi Oliver uses creative coding and video projection to explore the history and purpose of the interior features of Woodford Academy, the oldest complex of convict buildings in the Blue Mountains.

Tickets: Members free, adults $10, concession $8, family $25, children under five free

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Calendar AN AUTHOR’S EVENT WITH CHRISTINE STEWART – COLLITS’ INN: UNCOVERING THE PAST LINDESAY, DARLING POINT 20 SEPTEMBER, 11AM – 4PM Hear author Christine Stewart talk about the fascinating history of the idyllic country-style homestead and the restoration project that inspired her book, Collits’ Inn: Uncovering the Past. A welcome drink and lunch included.

Tickets: General admission $75

LEURA GARDEN FESTIVAL EVERGLADES HOUSE & GARDENS, LEURA 1 OCTOBER – 4 OCTOBER, 9.30AM – 4.30PM Spend your long weekend surrounded by the splendour of springtime in Everglades’ spectacular gardens in the Blue Mountains.

A festival bus will be available for transport between locations.

Tickets: Adults and concession $10, members and children under five free

THE LANDSCAPES OF GOLDEN VALE – WINGECARRIBEE OR AN ENGLISH PLEASURE GROUND?

THE ADVENTURES OF SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE

GOLDEN VALE HOMESTEAD, SUTTON FOREST 23 OCTOBER, 11AM – 2PM

RETFORD PARK, BOWRAL 8 & 9 OCTOBER, 11AM – 12PM The iconic Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie come to life at Retford Park in a funny and enchanting outdoor production that introduces contemporary audiences to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

Experience the springtime beauty and intriguing history of a grand heritage property rarely open to the public on this unique guided walking tour and picnic.

Tickets: Members $40, adults $50, concession $45

Tickets: Ages 3+ $22, children under 3 free

SAVE THE DATE

Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair LINDESAY, DARLING POINT 17 – 19 NOVEMBER, 10AM – 4PM

TWO DAY VISIT TO SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COUNTRY GARDENS VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 13 – 14 OCTOBER Explore cool-climate gardens of great diversity and charm in the Moss Vale and Bowral districts, some of which have never opened to visitors previously. Optional evening drinks package available.

Tickets: Members $150, adults $175

Join us at the 20th annual Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair and discover a wide range of boutique stalls offering handmade jewellery, clothing, gourmet foods and special artisan gifts.

After, enjoy a bite to eat and relax in the stunning surrounds overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Tickets: $5. Free shuttle bus available from Edgecliff Station.

Enquiries: lindesay@nationaltrust.com.au

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Tours

National Trust Way Holiday Tours National Trust (NSW) guided holiday tours take you to special heritage places around the world to experience different cultures, environments and histories in comfort and style.

TASMANIA 4 – 15 NOVEMBER 2022

ANZAC MEMORIAL TOUR AND LUNCH ANZAC MEMORIAL, HYDE PARK 7 JULY, 10.30AM – 2.30PM Join a moving guided tour of Anzac Memorial, followed by a delicious two-course lunch at Jardin St James, uniquely located in the crypt of historic St James Church. Hear about the Memorial’s architect and sculptor, and view the Sacrifice in the Hall of Silence. Learn about the vestibule and the art deco style of the building. Visit the Vietnam War exhibition in the Assembly Hall, the Hall of Service and the Exhibition Centre’s displays from the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and the Nursing Corps.

Tickets: Members $75, adults $80

Tasmania offers a wonderful showcase of Australia’s natural, built and cultural heritage. Flying into Launceston and out of Hobart, this tour offers an unforgettable experience of nature, food, wine, art and heritage all in one. Visit Launceston and the Tamar Valley before enjoying historic villages and homes in the Evandale and Longford areas. Next, head to the west coast and the town of Strahan for a cruise down the Gordon River and a ride on the West Coast Wilderness railway. Finish the tour with a stop at Saturday’s Salamanca Markets and MONA in historic Hobart.

Bookings: David Smith, Travel on Capri, 1800 679 066 Enquiries: Jill Bunning, Tour Leader, 0439 321 164 Visit nationaltrust.org.au/holiday-tours-nsw

National Trust Desk Diary 2023 Enjoy Australia’s built, natural and cultural heritage every day of the week with the National Trust Women’s Committee 2023 desk diary.

Single diary $25, two diaries $40, box of ten $160.

To order, please email ntdeskdiary2023@gmail.com or phone 0413 185 527. Orders by 31 July appreciated.

Quambi, Stroud, NSW (Photo: Francesca Raft)

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MEMBER MOMENTS

Our National Trust Day

BY LOUISE MARCROFT

National Trust (NSW) Guardians Louise Marcroft and Greg Brunner enjoyed a day out with other supporters, visiting properties and learning about current projects and plans.

What a delightful, interesting and inspiring day we had with the National Trust at two of its beautiful Blue Mountain properties – Norman Lindsay Gallery, Springwood and Everglades House & Gardens, Leura. We were impressed with the enthusiasm and professionalism of every National Trust person we met.

Coming from a business background of strategic planning and project management, I was particularly impressed with how clear the National Trust is in implementing its Five-Year Strategic Plan. It has been investing wisely during the downtimes of COVID to uplift the quality and authenticity of the two properties we inspected.

For example, at Norman Lindsay Gallery, the internal lighting had been upgraded, statues repaired, and much of the house had been repainted. At Everglades House & Gardens, we were particularly impressed with the Property Manager, Guy McIlrath, who displayed a great love of the property with ambitious but well thought out plans to make it sparkle with 1930s charm. The National Trust is seeking historical authenticity and has a great respect for the original owner’s ideas and philosophy. There are plans to restore every bathroom fitting and light fitting to their original state and restore those windows previously repaired with Perspex back to the original glass. All the furniture in the house will eventually be reminiscent of the 1930s. Guy also showed us the amazing quality of the hinges on the doors – designed so that the doors can be lifted out of their brackets in one movement for cleaning and repair. The workmanship originally shown in the house really impressed us, and because the archives contain the original plans and drawings, the National Trust will be able to refurbish the property authentically. We can’t wait to return to see how all this goes.

Both Greg and I could imagine ourselves enjoying the broad verandah of Norman Lindsay’s house on a sunny mountains day or dressing up in Hercule Poirot style to attend a soiree at Everglades! We look forward to visiting both properties again – by ourselves, with friends and with our children. We encourage other Members to go and immerse themselves in these lovely properties too.

Greg and I contribute to the National Trust as Guardians in order to take some personal responsibility for our unique heritage in Australia. We value the National Trust’s properties, advocacy and conservation. We are also impressed with its people, both employees and volunteers, some of whom shared their deep experience of our built heritage and our cultural heritage on our outing in May. And we really appreciate the fact that some of the National Trust’s properties are not just of national importance but also world significance. We want to play a small part in preserving and embracing our heritage for future generations and Australia’s cultural life.

Above Supporters enjoying Norman Lindsay's garden (photo by National Trust).

Left Guy McIlrath sharing the beauty of Everglades House & Gardens with supporters (photo by National Trust).

The Patrons & Guardians Program Our inspiring Patrons and Guardians enjoy in-depth insights to the National Trust's work through exclusive updates and special events. Anyone can join the Program with an annual donation of $1,000 or more.

To find out more contact Nicole Crabb on (02) 9258 0147.

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THANK YOU

Patrons, Corporate Members and Sponsors The National Trust (NSW) acknowledges and appreciates the support we receive from these generous individuals and organisations Patrons

The Pratten Foundation

G Arnott

C Sutherland

R Butler OAM

L Taggart

J Calluaud

A White

L Calluaud

P White

Emeritus Professor D Carment AM

C Wilkinson OAM

J Church K Eadie M Eadie P Flick R Flick A Hayward B Hayward T Heazlewood OAM H Hewitt P Homel The Kimalo Foundation The Nell & Hermon Slade Trust

Corporate Partners Art Gallery of NSW International Conservation Services Laithwaite’s Wine People Museums & Galleries NSW Safewill

Anonymous (7) Corporate Members Allen Jack & Cottier Architects Cox Architecture Design 5 Architects GML Heritage Hector Abrahams Architects Lucas, Stapleton, Johnson & Partners Melgrand Sydney Metro Winten Property Group Wollongong City Council

Supporters L Cox AO The Denbigh Foundation

P Wade R Wade S White OAM Australian Heritage Festival and National Trust Heritage Awards The Australian Heritage Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW

The J Permsew Foundation

S.H. Ervin Gallery Supporters

I Kaiser

Allen & Unwin

The Mallam Family Fund

Art Gallery of NSW

The Maple-Brown Family Foundation

Holding Redlich

N Paton

National Trust Wine Service

S Pickles

Margaret Olley Art Trust Perpetual

T Strachan K Valder

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