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Wednesday 18 April was World Heritage Day, a day to reflect on the things we value and want to preserve for future generations, and an opportune moment for the Trust to draw public attention to heritage at risk. As you will read below, the Trust highlighted some important yet vulnerable natural heritage – a remnant forest in Sydney – and two items of vital industrial heritage under imminent threat. You can read more in the SMH article on our nominations, just click here. In our regular feature, Sustainability Spotlight, below, we introduce our new Sustainability Program which will be launched in May, and which renews our long commitment to conserving the environment (click here for more on the "green Trust"). We are appealing for funds for this important initiative, and would appreciate your support. Donations can be made online by clicking here. Finally, our time capsule project continues with some wonderful Messages to the Future from Trust Living Treasures such as Russell Crowe and others eminent in their fields. Read them on the web – just click here. You can also find out more about the project, buy your own Message to the Future Cards and join a collective book of hopes and dreams.
Tina Jackson
Executive Director
tjackson@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au |
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Conservation Issues |
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Heritage@Risk - World Heritage Day 18 April
To mark World Heritage Day, 18 April, the Trust has nominated rare forest, a crane and the Eveleigh railway workshops as the State’s most endangered items for consideration by a national panel to determine the Top 10 items of Heritage@Risk. The Blue Gum High Forest and associated urban conservation areas in Ku-ring-gai are increasingly under threat from rampant urban development. The landmark hammerhead crane at Garden Island, one of only 15 such cranes in the world, is under threat of demolition, while the same cranes in Glasgow have been given the highest grade of protection. The Smithsonian Institution has called for the preservation of Eveleigh Railyards, one of Australia’s finest industrial heritage sites. Click here to read our
media release.
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Loss of the Valhalla Theatre, Glebe
The re-development of the historic Valhalla Theatre in Glebe into offices has been approved despite strong opposition by the National Trust, and despite increasing population and a multi-million dollar funding injection by Council in ‘rejuvenating’ Glebe Point Road. The revitalisation of the Avoca Street and St Pauls Street Randwick Precinct, Norton Street, Leichhardt and Oxford Street, Paddington/Darlinghurst has been dependent to a large degree on the operation of cinemas and theatres. The Trust believes the loss of the Valhalla will be strongly regretted in coming years. |
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Wireless House
The Sydney City Council has resolved to retain the Wireless House in Foley Park, Glebe with repairs as necessary and a heritage interpretation/public art strategy to be applied to the building. The Council is to be commended in conserving the rare Wireless House and not proceeding with the original plan for its demolition and replacement with an interpretive plinth. |
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Industrial Development in South Goulburn
The Trust is concerned at proposals to develop a massive industrial area comprising an interchange and storage sheds at Gundary south of Goulburn. The land is of high scenic and historic significance and contains numerous homesteads and properties dating from the 1840s to the twentieth century. There is a more appropriate site at North Goulburn adjoining a freight rail connection. Development would massively increase triple-trailer trucks using the streets of Goulburn and threaten historic Lansdowne Bridge Classified by the Trust in 1986. |
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Sustainability Spotlight |
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Events & Exhibitions |
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Join us for breakfast with Monica Barone, CEO of City of Sydney - 5 June
City of Sydney CEO Monica Barone will be our special guest speaker at our next corporate breakfast in the beautiful Tearoom in the QVB. Monica will be speaking on “Creating the Sydney of the Future: How People can Change Cities – Sydney 2030”. Monica has held senior management positions at Warringah, South Sydney City and City of Sydney government authorities. Her experience in development and implementation of community and social services projects in the childcare, homeless, affordable housing, drug and alcohol, aged care and community library areas underpins what will be a stimulating morning. Tuesday 5 June, tickets $60 members, $80 non-members and $600 for a table of ten (incl. GST). Please download a form at www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au. |
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Country Music Night at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary – Saturday 28 April
The music will kick off at 7pm with the Wollondilly Country Music Club, so bring the family along for some dinkum Aussie boot-scootin’ fun. Arrive early to ensure you don’t miss out on a seat. Plenty of hot and cold food available. Entry is by donation, which will be shared between Wirrimbirra and the Wollondilly Country Music Club, both non-profit organisations run by volunteers. More information at www.wirrimbirra.com.au |
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Walking tour: the artists' camps of Mosman – Saturday 5 May, 11am-1pm
Join your guide for an informative and picturesque tour to the site of Curlew Camp, Sirius Cove, for a discussion on the lives and works of Roberts, Streeton and Ashton during the 1890s. Visit the places that inspired these artists. Meeting at the ferry wharf at Taronga Zoo, we will walk to nearby Sirius Cove. Our tour will conclude with a picnic lunch. Please wear walking shoes, hat and sunscreen and bring water. Medium fitness required. Unsuitable for wheelchairs & strollers. Rescheduled if raining on day. Cost: $32 National Trust members/ $35 non-members. For bookings call 02 9258 0140 |
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Artists’ camp at Sirius Cove
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Premiere of exciting new documentary – ‘James Craig Sails Again’ – 19 & 20 May
The documentary covers the discovery, retrieval, restoration and operation of the world-famous 19th Century barque James Craig, and includes never before screened footage dating from 1972, telling the incredible story of its return to sailing glory and world-wide acclaim. ANZ Theatre at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Saturday & Sunday, 19 & 20 May, $15. Audience members are invited to tour James Craig afterwards at no extra charge. Mention that you are a Trust Member and $5 from the ticket price will go directly back to the Trust. Bookings are essential. Call (02) 9298 3888 or email to: bclayton@sydneyheritagefleet.com.au. |
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Salon des Refusés: the alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize – until 6 May
Each year our selectors go behind the scenes of the Art Gallery of NSW to choose an alternative selection of portraiture and landscapes from the Archibald and Wynne Prize entries. This ‘best of the rest’ exhibition, now in its 16th year, rivals the official prize show for popularity. Artists are invited to respond to their selected works at our Public Program each Sunday at 3pm. Come and vote in annual Holding Redlich People’s Choice Award. Principal Sponsor: Holding Redlich. www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
left image - John R Walker, Jeremy Nelson |
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Promotions & Announcements |
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National Trust $5 Raffle – win a 17 day Outback Tour in QLD
Time is running out to purchase your tickets in the National Trust $5 Raffle, with fabulous prizes to be won. First prize is two tickets for the National Trust Way to the Channel Country outback tour, giving you a real taste of life in the outback. Tickets can be purchased directly through our properties, by calling 02 9258 0123 or via our website www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/raffle.asp. |
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Traveling Australia or heading overseas?
Are you or anyone you know going overseas or traveling around the country? Now is a good time to join, purchase a gift membership or ask you friends to join the National Trust before they leave. Membership offers FREE entry to all Trust properties world-wide in over 24 countries including castles and gardens in the UK, plus many more benefits. All new members, and existing members referring a new member, will go into the draw to WIN a luxury European River Cruise valued at $12,000! Call 02 9258 0156 for information or visit www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/membership/default.asp |
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National Trust Schools Competition – entries close soon
Entries for the National Trust Schools Competition close on Friday 11 May. Categories are: Human Society and Its Environment – Years 3-4 and 5-6; Geography – Years 9-10; History – Year 9; and Art – Years 7-10. Students are asked to look at all aspects of our Natural Landscape, from land and water management, to how landscape, buildings and people come together to make our heritage unique. The winning student in each category will receive $500 for their school, as well as prizes from Captain Cook Cruises and BridgeClimb. More information and downloadable entry forms at www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/events/festival/schoolscomp/default.asp
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National Trust requires Bush Regeneration staff
The National Trust runs a successful bush regeneration business restoring degraded bushland all over Sydney. Work involves a combination of techniques from hand weeding to planting tubestock. Click here for our profile. We are currently recruiting staff. If you like the thought of part time work which combines an outdoor environment, healthy gentle exercise and the chance to learn about our bushland areas and their species, consider becoming a National Trust bush regenerator. More information at www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au. |
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Donations sought for the S H Ervin Gallery’s Spring Book Fair
The National Trust’s S H Ervin Gallery is holding its annual Spring Book Fair on 15 September, with thousands of books on sale at bargain prices. There will be something for everyone from art, history and travel, biographies, fiction and cookery books, to study aids, magazines, children’s books and more. Donations of new and old books & catalogues are sought. Please bring your donations to the S H Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill between 11am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday. |
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Historic Hostels
Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle without paying a royal price tag? Well with YHA you can! In Australia alone there are 130 YHAs, many of them unique heritage-listed properties, from Blue Mountains YHA, a converted art deco cabaret hall, to Alice Springs YHA, built within the walls of an historic outdoor movie theatre. Prices start from as little as $25 for multi-share accommodation, with double/twin rooms also available. To join YHA or book accommodation online visit www.yha.com.au. National Trust members enjoy $15 off new YHA adult membership Ph: 02 9261 1111 and quote your Trust member number. |
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