I am pleased to inform you that Ian Carroll OAM has been elected the new President of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). Ian has been a member of the Trust since 1996. He is a former partner of national law firm Clayton Utz and has acted as an honorary legal adviser to a number of charities and other not-for-profit organisations including serving as President of UNICEF Australia. He is now a director of a number of companies in the financial services sector.
Ian brings a wealth of invaluable experience and an outstanding record of achievement in the corporate and not-for-profit sector, in addition to a strong commitment to the heritage conservation cause. He will be a great asset to the Trust and I very much look forward to working with Ian as we move forward into the future.
Ian and I would both like to express gratitude to outgoing President Dr Zeny Edwards who resigned from the Presidency and Board of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). We would like to thank Zeny for her dedicated service to the Trust during her Presidency (07-08), Deputy Presidency (06-07) and before, as a long-time active Trust member and supporter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
13 Dec - Christmas with After Hours Committee
14 Dec - Dog Trumpet in Concert at
S.H. Ervin Gallery
S.H. ERVIN GALLERY
Until 21 Dec - On The Heysen Trail
January 2009 School Holiday Workshops
10 Jan - 22 Feb Timeless: The art of Cressida Campbell
To see all upcoming events or to make a booking visit our website
| The National Trust is undergoing a significant period of growth and change. | ||
Since my appointment as Executive Director in August 2008 I have undertaken a review of the organisation, travelling extensively to visit National Trust properties and regional committees. Through consultation with the Trust’s key stakeholders and close examination of our operational status, it has become clear that there are a range of issues that must be addressed for the organisation to grow and prosper into the future. In conjunction with the Board I am currently working on the National Trust (NSW’s) Strategic Plan 2020 which will illuminate our core goals, and set priorities for the next 5 years and beyond. It is planned to complete NT (NSW) 2020 by June 2009. I am pleased to announce that the Board has approved a restructure plan that will expand the Trust’s operations, and set in place revenue generating programs to fund, amongst other things, the much needed maintenance of our properties. |
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| IN BRIEF | ||
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| ADVOCACY | ||
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| Governor’s Road, Bundanoon A new development application to extract groundwater at Governor’s Road Bundanoon was submitted to Wingecarribee Shire Council and has been listed for hearing by the Land & Environment Court as a “deemed refusal” by the Council. Read more |
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The Legacy of Jørn Utzon |
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| “The Briars” – Wahroonga The Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel has approved a development adjoining the State Heritage Register Listed property “The Briars” at Wahroonga. The National Trust has long fought development proposals adjoining “The Briars”. Read more. Read more |
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| Drip in a Bucket auction raises $4,000 for Brough House and Grossman House The fundraising auction held at Brough House, Maitland on Saturday 8 November was a great success, with $4,000 raised. Read more |
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| EDUCATION | ||
2009 National Trust Heritage Festival |
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| 2009 EnergyAustralia National Trust Heritage Awards The EnergyAustralia National Trust Heritage Awards offer a unique opportunity to showcase and provide recognition to individuals, government departments, commercial organisations and community groups who have completed a project in 2008 that promotes the conservation of Australia's natural, built or cultural heritage. Read more |
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| Organic Gardening Workshops at Norman Lindsay Gallery A series of one day organic gardening workshops will be held at Norman Lindsay Gallery in the Blue Mountains. Read more |
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Advanced Life Drawing Summer School at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Monday 5 – Thursday 8 January Enrol now in the Advanced Life Drawing Summer School to be held in the grounds of Norman Lindsay Gallery with tutor Jeff Rigby. Read more |
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| Beginners Life Drawing Summer School at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Monday 12 – Thursday 15 January, 9am – 1pm Explore your creative side in the magical setting of Norman Lindsay Gallery with tutor David Newman-White. Read more |
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| January Children’s School Holiday Workshops Summer 2009 Enrol your little ones in a series of fun and educational children’s workshops to coincide with the Cressida Campbell exhibition at the National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery. Read more |
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| REGIONAL ROUND UP | ||
| Committees, Friends, Branches, if you would like to submit news and stories from your local region please email the details to staleski@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au |
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| Proposed development at Wollongong Harbour | ||
| A new campaign has emerged for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Branch – that of protecting the Wollongong Harbour from proposed development. Read more |
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| Tomago House to receive new sundial |
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| The Friends of Tomago House are excited that an original Tomago House sundial is being donated to the house by Justice Windeyer. Read more. |
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| News from the Hunter Regional Committee | ||
| A wide range of issues are currently facing the local Hunter Regional committee, including the Mall redevelopment by GPT, the future of the Theatre Royal and the Lucky Country (Oxford Hotel), the DA for Coutts Sailors Home, and saving a unique grain silo at Williamtown. Some good news includes the maintenance and conservation works for Newcastle City Hall. Read more |
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| Pudding Day at Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||
| A bright sunny day dawned to help celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Magic Pudding. Read more. |
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| Lachlan Branch meets with new Executive Director John Neish | ||
| Lachlan Branch’s last meeting was held on 29 September at the Parkes Radio Telescope, with special visitors John Neish and Sumi Thambyrajah from head office, and Bathurst members Maureen Pike and Sue Thompson in attendance. Read more. |
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| The 2008 Royal Australian Historical Society’s History Conference held at Forbes | ||
| During October, the Royal Australian Historical Society’s local history conference was held in Forbes, with delegates from the Historical Societies across the state attending. Read more. |
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| Norman Lindsay Gallery launches new website | ||
| The new website for National Trust property Norman Lindsay Gallery was recently launched. Read more. |
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| Christmas thank you to Volunteers from Parramatta | ||
| The Parramatta Properties Volunteers Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 21 December. Read more. | ||
| EVENTS & TOURS | ||
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| On The Heysen Trail – until 21 December In May 2008 a group of nine artists embarked on an adventure to capture their impressions of the spectacular landscape of the famous Heysen Trail, a 1200 kilometre walking trail in South Australia, for an exhibition at the National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney. Read more Image: Euan Macleod - Painting under Red Mountain (Flinders) |
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| Christmas with the After Hours Committee – 13 December, 2pm The After Hours Committee are joining with the Ryde Historical Society for a Christmas Celebration at Willandra– an archetypal colonial two storey quality built Georgian house in Ryde. Read more |
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Dog Trumpet in Concert at the S.H. Ervin Gallery – Sunday 14 December, 5pm – 7pm |
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S.H. Ervin Gallery 2009 Summer exhibition Timeless: The art of Cressida Campbell: Image: Observatory Hill (detail) |
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| Art Exhibition at the Old Court House, Wollongong until 14 December: Talented local artist John Cornwell is holding a solo art exhibition in the Old Court House, Wollongong. Read more. |
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| Friends of Everglades events for December & January The Friends of Everglades are planning a Christmas Party for Volunteers and Friends, a street stall in Leura Mall and a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Penrith. Read more. |
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| Traditional Night before Christmas, Miss Traill’s House, Bathurst – Friday 19 December, 6pm Join in robust singing of beloved Christmas carols and songs in the garden and paddock of the 1845 colonial house. Read more. |
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| Bush Christmas at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary – Saturday 20 December, 7pm Enjoy a true-blue Aussie Christmas in the beautiful bushland setting of Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. Read more. |
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| Hansel and Gretel at the Norman Lindsay Gallery – January The Acting Factory presents Catherine Lockley’s wickedly funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hansel and Gretel, to be performed in the gardens of the Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge. Read more. |
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| OVERSEAS Highlights of Vietnam: from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – with optional extension to Cambodia 25 March – 10 April 2009 – Discover Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage on this tour that visits World Heritage sites, museums, peaceful pagodas, grand royal tombs, temples of the remarkable but little known Cham Kingdom, as well as places of great natural beauty. Read more. |
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| PROMOTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS | ||
| New National Trust Raffle – win luxurious overnight accommodation at The Westin Sydney and breakfast for two! Purchase tickets for your chance to win luxurious overnight accommodation at The Westin Sydney in a Heritage Deluxe King Room with breakfast for two in Mosaic Restaurant. Read more. |
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Membership offer – ‘A Walk in Old Sydney’ book giveaway Authored by Charles Wooley (60 Minutes fame) and Michael Tatlow, A Walk in Old Sydney is available in bookstores and we have 10 copies to give away. To win be among the first 10 people to join the National Trust of Australia (NSW) or buy a gift membership*. Read more. |
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| Great ideas for Christmas presents – New books for sale Michael Moy’s book Sydney Harbour Bridge: idea to icon. Sydney Opera House: idea to icon by Michael Moy. The Brickmasters 1788-2008 by Ron Ringer. These new books are available from the online shop or by phone. Read more. |
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Walling on Roadside Vegetation Purchase a CD version or printed wire bound copy of Edna Walling’s 1950s out of print book, The Australian Roadside. Read more. |
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| Special offer from The Westin Sydney Feel the spirit of summer. Breathe in, breathe out, breathe easy at The Westin Sydney from $285* per night. Read more. |
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| PEOPLE | ||
| Join the National Trust Historic Building Committee The National Trust (NSW) invites applications for membership of the Historic Building Committee, one of the Trust’s voluntary technical committees. Read more. |
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| Obituary – King Bond King Bond, who died in July, was a most valuable member of the Trust. He was a member of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Region Branch for 16 years, from the early days in 1987 – 2003, and was the Chair for four years in the 1990s. Read more. |
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