Recognition

BY KATHRYN PITKIN AM AND DEBBIE MILLS

Dear Members,

We are delighted that Miss Porter’s House, a National Trust house museum in Newcastle, was formally recognised in April by the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register for its rich trove of documentary heritage spanning 1910 to 1997.

We’re exceptionally grateful for the vision, passion and hard work of the volunteers at Miss Porter’s House. Their work has preserved important stories. On behalf of the National Trust, thank you. It is your ongoing care and dedication that has made this listing possible.

The documentary heritage collection at Miss Porter’s House was one of only ten new listings added to the Australian Memory of the World Register this year. The listing joins a richly diverse register of historical records such as the Endeavour Journal of James Cook, the Mabo Case Manuscripts, Women’s Suffrage Petitions, migrant documents and many other items.

In May we had great pleasure presenting this year’s Heritage Awards. Thank you to all the entrants for a kaleidoscope of exceptionally high-standard projects. Congratulations to the winners, whose projects you can read more about in this edition of the magazine.

Best wishes,

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE National Trust (NSW) Annual General Meeting

Saturday 25 November 2023, 3:30pm – 5pm

S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2023

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 involves providing sound governance and upholding the organisation’s vision, mission and sustainability. For an information pack please email Soma Somavarman at ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 9258 0152.

Nominations must be made in writing to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by 5pm, Friday 1 September 2023.

AGM – RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION

Kathryn Pitkin AM, President

Any Member who wishes to put forward a proposed resolution to be considered at the annual general meeting must forward the exact words of the proposed resolution, in writing, to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by 31 August 2023. The notice must be signed by at least 20 members, including their full name and membership number. Other business 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 17 November 2023.

For more information please contact Soma Somavarman at ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 9258 0152.

National Trust Honours

Members and staff are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Awards to the National Trust Honours Committee by Friday 25 August 2023. Details online at nationaltrust.org.au/honours-nominationnsw