COUNTRY AND REGIONAL EVENTS The events listed on this page are not organised by The National Trust of Australia (NSW). All care has been taken with entries but details may have changed or activities cancelled by the time of publication. Please ensure that you phone the event organiser (listed with each entry) for full details and to make bookings. The National Trust is not responsible for incorrect entries. For other Country and regional events, please refer to the National Trust activities. ARMIDALE CITY COUNCIL Armidale Cemetery Walk Thursday 22 April Cemetery walk by local historian Graham Wilson. Interpretation of symbols on headstones and remarkable individual stories will be told. 2.00pm to 4.00pm Meet near Catholic Mortuary Church in centre of the cemetery gold coin donation Vanessa Penfold 02 6770 3583 BEDERVALE HISTORIC HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Personal Tour of Homestead. Special Exhibition Sunday 25 April Exhibition "Towards 2000 History of House". Conducted tour of House contents, outbuildings, garden and enjoy walk to Coghill graves. Anzac memorabilia in schoolroom. Teas and souvenirs available. 2.00pm Bedervale. Entrance Monkittee St, Braidwood $6.00 per person Margaret Royds 02 4842 2421 BEGA MAINSTREETS BEGA BRANCH - BEGA CHEESE CO-OPERATIVE Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April The Bega Heritage Centre is a faithful reproduction of one of the first buildings to be constructed on the Bega Co-op site in 1899. You'll see how the early farmers lived, worked and transported their wares. See the Hackett collection of original carts and drays, which brought the Bega district's farming pioneers in the mid 1800's. 9.00am to 5.00pm Lagoon Street, North Bega FREE Lisa Spence 02 6492 1444 Bega Family Museum "Vintage Bega" Monday 19 April to Friday 23 April Photographs of pioneers and early Bega displays of farm machinery, war memorabilia, hospital and doctors rooms, old needle work and costumes, infants' clothing and accessories. Assistance with family trees. 10.00am to 4.00pm Mon.-Fri Bega Street and Auckland Streets, Bega $2.00 adult, $0.20 children 02 6492 1453 Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia - in conjunction with Bega Co-operative Society "Rally of the Century" - Bega Co-operative Centenary Rally Monday 19 April to Saturday 24 April Bega Branch of the Classic and Historic Automobile Club of Australia, in conjunction with the Bega Co-operative Society invite you to the "Rally of the Century". Enjoy the hospitality of Bega and help celebrate the Centenary of the Bega Co-op, famous for Bega Cheese. Week long adventure beginning Monday 19 April. Events include Cheese Factory tour, Sirl's Bullock & Dray Museum, Harris Daishowa Chip Mill tour, lunch at Historic Seahorse Inn, Coastal tour through Pambula & Merimbula, Cobargo Town, Wheelwright & Blacksmith shopping, Tilba historic town, alpaca farm. Concluding Saturday night with Presentation Dinner at Bega RSL (Dress costume - vintage of your car!) Registration by 28th February. Meet 5.00pm Bega Golf Club $30.00 registration each car. Other event costs are separate except Thursday events free Bill Flood. Ring for more detail 02 6492 1784 BERKELEY PIONEER CEMETERY RESTORATION GROUP Cemetery Guided Tours Sunday 18 April Come and see the Historic Cemetery. Step back in time and learn who's buried here. 1.00pm to 4.00pm Investigator Drive, Unanderra Exit F6, at Five Island Road, Near Nan Tein Temple FREE Alan Washbourne 02 4271 1996 BRAEMAR GALLERY "Working Lives" pictorial exhibition Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Braemar Gallery will be displaying posters and photographs. 10.00am to 4.00pm 104 Macquarie Rd, Springwood BLUE MTNS FREE Pam Crafoord 02 4723 5046 BRAIDWOOD HERITAGE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Braidwood Heritage Festival Saturday 17 April Braidwood Heritage Festival commences with craft & food stalls and throughout the day there will be entertainment in Ryrie Park. At noon a Street Parade will make its way up Wallace Street (the main Street of Braidwood) and will finish at Ryrie Park where entertainment continues. 8.00 am to 12.00 midnight Ryrie Park, Wallace St, Braidwood FREE Jan Francis 02 4842 2887 BROKEN HILL CITY COUNCIL "Broken Hill - A Pictorial Century" Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April The saga of Broken Hill is one of determination by persistent progress in the face of natural obstacles. Reward for the City has been the establishment of a unique heritage, rich in the history of mining, industry, labour, rural and social innovation. This has resulted in one of the World's great mining centres. This graphic heritage will be featured for the Heritage Festival 1999 with brilliant photographic displays located at important, selected venues. Call for event locations details. 10.00am to 6.00pm and 10.00am to 4.00pm 1.The Broken Hill Library, 249 Blende Street. 2. The Trades Hall, 34 Sulphide Street 3. Photographic Recollections, Eyre Street 1. FREE 2. FREE 3. $4.00 Brian Anderson 08 8080 2222 CABONNE SHIRE COUNCIL Cabonne Then & Now Photographic Competition Mon 19 to Fri 23 April. Competition closes Monday 29 March 1999. Display of entries in Heritage Festival period. Cabonne Country's diverse heritage covers natural, indigenous and built environments. Photograph a ruin, landscape, remnant bushland within a stock route, yam daisies in a cemetery, used out building, the showground or local park, painted signs, timber truss bridge or just take a snap of your favourite heritage place. Review Cabonne's wealth of vernacular and many faceted rural heritage whilst discovering old photographs taken throughout this century. Compare the same place as it is now. Say in less than 100 words why this Cabonne place is very special to you. Molong Town Hall, Bank Street, Molong Heritage conservation Area. 9.00am to 4.00pm Mon-Fri Free Joy Engleman 02 6362 3799 CAMDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Opening of extended Camden Museum Saturday 17 April Opening of the Camden Museum extensions and new exhibition areas. This two year project will reveal a much expanded and improved display on the history of Camden and the cow pastures area. Special interest areas are pioneer history, Aboriginal history and showing the Social history of the district. Afternoon tea will be served. 2.30pm for 3.00pm Camden Museum, 38 John Street, Central Camden FREE John Wrigley 02 4655 9210 CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY A Reflection of Music and Song 17 April to 25 April The Clarence River Historical Society will mount a display of musical instruments, written music, records and music playing machines. A pictorial display of local bands will also be on show. During museum opening times, Schaeffer House will be filled with music from our collection. 9am to 4pm Schaeffer House, 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton $2.00 Janet Cannon or Sandra Davidson 02 6642 5212 CLIFTON SCHOOL OF ARTS Clifton Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday 17, 18, 24, 25 April 1999 Heritage Photographic Exhibition and sale, Open Garden and Devonshire Teas. 11.00am to 4.00pm (Teas from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm) Sunday 25 April Clifton School of Arts Restoration Day featuring "Old Timer's Reminiscences", architectural talk, and property tour. 2.30pm Clifton School of Arts and Imperial Hotel at 338 and 319 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Clifton. Gold Coin donation Liz Ellis (02) 4268 2062 COALFIELD HERITAGE GROUP Open Afternoons at Museum Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April The Museum, representing the lifestyle of the Coalfields, is open on all afternoons throughout the Heritage Festival. Inspect some of the 5000 heritage items, plus the region's archives and local history library. 1.00pm to 4.00pm Coafield Regional Museum, Deakin St, opp. Greta St, Kurri Kurri FREE Brian Andrews 02 4937 4418 CUNDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cundletown Heritage Walk Tuesday 20 April Guided walking tour of Cundletown's historic buildings, sites and landscape. 9.00am to 11.00am Meivie Chick Centre, High St, Cundletown $5.00 incl morning tea Margaret Love 02 6553 9574 Melvie Chick Centre Open Day Thursday 22 April An exhibition of Cundletown's history, including memorabilia and photographs. 10.00am to 3.00pm & Saturdays 1.30pm to 4.00pm Melvie Chick Centre, High St, Cundletown Gold coin donation Margaret Love Hawkeye Edwards Poetry Festival Saturday 24 April Festival of poetry and light entertainment similar to that attended by Hawkeye Edwards at the turn of the Century. Come in "turn of the century dress". Traditional supper to be served. 7.30pm Melvie Chick Centre, High St, Cundletown $5.00 adults, $2.50 school children. Max 300 Period dress Margaret Love 02 6553 9574 EDEN KILLER WHALE MUSEUM Display Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Eden's Sporting Heritage - photographs and memorabilia rarely seen. 9.15am to 3.45pm Eden Killer Whale Museum, lmlay Street, Eden $4.00 adult, $1.00 child Jeanne Klovdahl 02 6496 2094 GOONENGERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL Goonengerry Centenary Saturday 17 April Goonengerry Public School celebrates its centenary on 17 April 1999. All past and present pupils, staff and parents are invited to participate in a full days activities including music and games as well as the official ceremony. 10.30am Goonengerry Public School. Brunswick and Lismore Road via Federal Goonengerry Kerrie Cooper 02 6684 9134 GOULBURN BRANCH LIBRARY The Summer Game - 200 years of cricket Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April An exhibition of photos, manuscripts, art and memorabilia from the cricket collection at the State Library of New South Wales and the Goulburn Cricket Association 10.00am to 5.00pm each day except Sunday 2.00pm to 5.OOPM Goulburn Branch Library, Civic Centre, Bourke Street, Goulburn FREE Sylvia Brook 02 4823 0435 GOULBURN HERITAGE HOUSES Goulburn Heritage Houses Progressive Dinner and Brunch Saturday 17 April - Dinner. Sunday 18 April - Brunch Separate Brunch and Dinner. Guests meet at "Claremont Manor" for pre-lunch/dinner bites then proceed by coach to the other venues for subsequent courses. Hosts will give commentaries on the various sites to be visited. A bar facility will be available. 7.00pm Dinner. 11.30am Brunch incl Coach transport "Claremont Manor" 101 Bourke Street, Goulburn $55.00 per person Max 30 Elizabeth Lipscomb 02 4821 9591 GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL / CUNDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Plaque unveiling Thursday 22 April Unveiling of a number of plaques to mark historic sites along the river in Cundletown, including the original sites of the dock, wharf and shipyards. 2.30pm River Street, Cundletown FREE Lisa Wheeler 02 6591 3248 Greater Taree City Council/Manning Valley Historical Society Exhibition - Furniture Makers of the Manning Pre 1900 Saturday 17 to Monday 19 April Exhibition of colonial furniture built or manufactured in the Manning by local cabinet makers pre 19OO. 12.00noon to 4.00pm Manning Regional Art Gallery, Macquarie Street, Taree Donation. Max group 50. Disabled access avail Sue Mitchell 02 6551 0961 Taree Heritage Walk Monday 19 April to Friday 23 April A guided walking tour of Taree - The River Port. 10.00am to 12.00noon Forecourt of Greater Taree City Council Admin Bldg, Pulteney St, Taree $5.00 (Student Group concessions) Max 50 Lisa Wheeler 02 6591 3248 GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Heritage Advisory Committee Plaque unveiling Friday 23 April Unveiling of a plaque to mark the site of the John Gollan Ship Building Yards in Tinonee. 2.30pm Tinonee Memorial School of Arts, Manchester St, Tinonce FREE Lisa Wheeler 02 6591 3248 HAWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Historical Windsor Guided Tours Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Tours include some haunted ghost stories and will take about ninety minutes on an easy to medium grade walk. The tour will include entry to the Hawkesbury Museum. Tour also passes the Frances Greenway designed Windsor Court House, the North Street House restored by the National Trust and the site of the hanging of Phillip Cunningham of the 1804 Castle Hill rebellion. Times to be arranged when booking. 7 Thompson Square, Windsor $6.00 for singles, $10.00 for couples and families Local and Australian History Book Sale Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Many local and Australian history books on sale can only be purchased here and will be reduced by 50% for Heritage Festival only. The books cover a wide range of topics from family histories to boats on the Hawkesbury River to books on Bilpin through to St Albans and the MacDonald Valley. 10.00am to 4.00pm 7Thompson Square, Windsor FREE Stephen Doggett 02 4577 2310 Windsor Court House Facts and Fashions Monday 19 April Local Conservation Architect Graham Edds and his partner Carol Edds will deliver a slide lecture outlining the philosophy behind the repairs and conservation works that were undertaken on Windsor Court House in 1998. They will discuss the restoration fashions of the 1960's, the impact of those works on the building and why during the 1990's significant repairs included a limewash finish to the building were undertaken. 7.30pm St. Matthews Catholic Church Hall $10.00 Bookings essential 02 4577 2310 Hawkesbury Museum Open Day Sunday 18 April The Museum is a reflection of the Hawkesbury area's great historical significance to NSW. Over 4,000 items help illustrate its traumas and splendours under Governor Bligh,Macquarie and others. Archaeological evidence and interesting memorabilia in special displays on the Royal Australian Air Force and HMAS Hawkesbury are the best outside Canberra. Housed in the beautifully restored 1820's townhouse of John Howe allows insights into the chequered history as an Inn and newspaper publishing house. 10.00am to 4.00pm 7 Thompson Square Windsor Free Heritage Mobiles Entries close 6 April Arndell Anglican College will be holding a Heritage Mobile Competition for the students of the Hawkesbury. Mobile entries should be able to be suspended from the ceiling and reflect an understanding of Heritage focused on the Hawkesbury region. A 1-2 page A4 typed submission on inspiration, research sources and central images should accompany the entry. Prizes will be awarded for the best submission. Deliver to Arndell College or the Hawkesbury Museum and Tourist Information Centre by 4pm on 6 April. Display at Wolseley Road, Oakville Free Ring for details Sharon Edmonds 02 4572 3633 Haunting Hawkesbury Ghost Tour Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Experience walking with the Spirits of the Hawkesbury. John Miller will take you deep down into the cellars of the pioneer settler Chief Constable and Coroner, John Howe's early 1800's historical house. Hear about the strange tales from the building's long history and what the psychics have sensed there. Visit the Green Hills Burial Ground, the site of the hanging of Phillip Cunningham and the Macquarie Arms Hotel. The tour includes entry fees and a light supper 7.15pm 7 Thompson Square, Windsor $20.00 bookings essential John Miller 02 4577 6882 Bookings 02 4577 2310 Walking Tour St Matthews Anglican Cemetery Saturday 17 April This cemetery dates from 1810 set up by Governor Macquarie when he first arrived in the colony. Merchants, tradespeople and settlers alike are buried here and many are well known from our street names. Stories abound and many relate to the large number of settlers who came out in the First Fleet. Simple sandstone markers contrast with the elaborate marble and even metal makers giving an unusual insight into Nineteenth Century Hawkesbury. 10.30am meet at the gates of St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor $5.00 per person HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY Hawkesbury Heritage Festival Seminar Thursday 22 April Morning session on local history topics: James Broadbent & lan Jack are the speakers. Afternoon Barbara Moore & Heather Garnsey. 10.00am to 4.00pm Tebbutt Room, Windsor Central Library, Dight Street FREE Michelle Nichols 02 4560 4466 HUNTER VALLEY RAILWAY TRUST OPEN DAY Sunday 25 April The Railway Museum is located on the site of the famous Rothbury riots. The Museum offers a fascinating look at many historic express trains, passenger carriages, steam, diesel and electric locomotives, with many other interesting railway relics. This is Australia's only collection of complete train sets. 10.30am to 3.00pm Main Road 220, North Rothbury (behind Rotherbury riot site memorial) $4.00 adults, $2 children/concessions Kerrie Collins 02 4938 3374 ILLAWARRA HERITAGE Accommodation Service Open Day -former Station Master's Residence: - "a live-in Museum" Sunday 25 April The Station Master's residence at Dapto was built in 1887 to coincide with the opening of the Railway to the lllawarra from Sydney. The house is now a live-in museum. Copies of original land deeds, house plans and photographs along with local history will be on display. 10.00am to 5.OOpm Station Masters Residence, 1 Station Street, Dapto gold coin donation for local charity Majorie Payton 02 4272 9378 INVERELL CULTURAL AND ARTS COUNCIL "Bush Lives Bush Futures" Exhibition Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April The "Bush Lives, Bush Futures" Exhibition is a multi-media presentation including photographs, video, slides, interactive computer technology and internet website. It features the story of eight western NSW families in their quest to deal with climate change, globalisation in agriculture, native title debate, and environmental degradation while at the same time searching for sustainable alternative futures. The exhibition aims to heighten community awareness of the alternative solutions to the many problems that face rural communities; to inspire rural audiences with these tales of courage, determination and innovation. 10.00am to 4.00pm lnverell Arts Gallery, Evans St, lnverell $5.00 admission $15.00 Official Opening Batty Greentree 02 6722 3665 LAKE MACQUARIE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC From Paddock to Pub Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25th April New display on the history of the Toronto Hotel. This National Trust listed building has a long heritage in Lake Macquarie. Built in 1887 to service holiday makers, the pub has been a central focus of the area. This display shows how the hotel was the start of the development of Toronto from mission to farm to town, now the major township on the western shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. The station is located below the hotel and has superb views over the lake. 10.00am to 4.00pm The Lake Macquarie Heritage Centre, Toronto Railway Station, Victory Parade,Toronto Donation Mrs Patricia Gregson 02 4973 4392 LAKE MACQUARIE CITY LIBRARY Photograph Display Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Local history photographs of early Lake Macquarie depicting social life, buildings and transport. Mon/Tues 10.00am to 8.00pm, Wed/Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm, Fri 10.00am to 6.00pm, Sat 9.00am to 12 noon Lake Macquarie City Library, Main Rd, Speers Point FREE Debbie Logan 02 4921 0446

VOLUNTEER NEEDED The National Trust is looking for a volunteer to assist the Events Co-ordinator in organising events such as the Heritage Festival, Heritage Awards and Lectures. This position would suit someone who is studying PR, Marketing or Events Management or someone looking for a career change who would like to gain experience in events management. If you have good communication and computer skills, are happy to be responsible for the routine duties and can commit to one day a week. Please call Meg Fisher (Events Co-ordinator) LEETON ART DECO COMMITTEE Art Deco Celebration Friday 23 April Saturday 24 April An Art Deco Festival coinciding with Heritage Festival 1999 will celebrate the town's unique heritage. Leeton was designed in 1914 by Walter Burley Griffin as the administrative centre of the newly created Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. As a result, the town has a rich heritage of buildings of the period 1914 to the 1930's including many fine examples of the art deco style. Events include Art Deco Ball, Twilight Jazz concerts, Silent movies with organ player at the Roxy. Also Heritage walks and Open House at prominent buildings. The Festival will culminate with a formal launch of a new brochure on Leeton's Art Deco heritage and presentation of awards for heritage excellence to local businesses and individuals at a Heritage Dinner. Travel to Leeton is easy with regular bus, train and plane services. The town is well supplied with accommodation. Why not make the trip by train, perhaps staying at the Historic Hydro Hotel (c1919) with its views of Walter Burley Griffin's exotic water towers? Event times: various Locations: various Bookings and information: Leeton Visitor's Centre (02) 6953 6481 Costs: various. Please ring Visitor's Centre for more information. LITTLE FOREST FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH GROUP Milton-Ulladulla - the last Century. Saturday 24 April View historic photos of the people and the buildings of the area from your stance on the verandah overlooking the ocean. 1.OOPM 192 Little Forest Rd, Milton FREE Cathy Dunn 02 4455 4780 Family History Workshop Saturday 24 April Workshop - Family History research The influence of the community on our heritage in family history. 1.OOPM 192 Little Forest Rd, Milton FREE Cathy Dunn 02 4455 4780 LOWER MANNING CHAPTER OF THE MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Harrington Heritage Walk Saturday 24 April Guided walking tour of Harrington's heritage including the unveiling of an historic site marker for "Newton's Pelican Shipyard". 2.00pm to 4.30pm Harrington Memorial Hall, Beach St, Harrington. Vehicle needed to visit shipyard site. $5.00 adult incl afternoon tea. Max 50 David Muir 02 6556 1722 Guided Tour of Harrington's Natural Environment Saturday 24 April Inspection of rare seaside (littoral) rainforest and little Tern (threatened species) breeding areas. 2hrs duration. 9.00am and 1.00pm Harrington Memorial Hall, Beach St, Harrington $5.00 adult, $2.00 child. Bring walking shoes and hat. Max 30 Lynn Rees 02 6584 2203 MACLEAY RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC History Walk Wednesday 21 April Explore historic buildings: Court House, West Kempsey Post Office, Forestry Building, West Kempsey Hotel, Great Northern Hotel. Enjoy a short talk on each building. meet 9.45am West Kempsey Business Area: Outside Court House FREE Mrs Billie Crawford 02 6562 7572 MAITLAND'S HISTORIC HOUSES Maitland's Marvellous Mansions Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April Come view 4 of Maitland's most splendid historic houses. Aberglasslyn House; Anambah House is the epitome of Victorian splendor; Englefield House is an eccentric EarlyColonial Farmhouse (equally eccentric garden and owner); Pinehurst House is a large Victorian home and garden. Stunning world class European-style interiors. 11.00am to 4.00pm Aberglasslyn Lane, 200 Anambah Rd (2km from Hwy on RHS). Newcastle St, East Maitland (off Hwy at Les Darcy Park), Elizabeth St, East Maitland $6.00 per person/ per house Stephen Berry 02 4932 8457 MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED Inaugural Gordon Dennes Memorial Lecture Monday 19 April 1999 Manning Valley Heritage Festival Dinner including the Inaugural Gordon Dennes Memorial Lecture by Mrs Margaret Smith, National President of the County Women's Association of Australia. (Commemorating Gordon Dennes, celebrated local historian for the first half of the 20th Century). 7.00pm Wingham Golf Club, Country Club Drive. Wingham $25.00 head. Max 100 Bookings essential Eric Richardson 02 6553 5412 Tree planting for Wingham Heritage Avenue Tuesday 20 April Phase 2 of the tree planting in Wingham Heritage Avenue by ex-Mayoresses of Wingham, Taree and Greater Taree Councils and Heritage Festival guest, Mrs Margaret Smith, National President of the CWA. 10.00am Farquhar Street, Wingham. Meet at Town Hall FREE Wingham Heritage Walk Thursday 22 April Guided walking tour of Wingham's historical buildings and landscape 10.00am to 12.00noon Wingham Museum, Farquhar St, Wingham $5.00 inel morning tea. Max 50 Eric Richardson 02 6553 5412 MANNING WALLAMBA FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INCORPORATED Graveyard Gavotte Saturday 17 April Guided tour of 6 historic cemeteries in the vicinity of Taree discovering the importance of Cemetery visits in ancestral research. 9.00am to 4.30pm Various Cemeteries in the Manning Valley. Meeting place: City Library, Pulteney St, Taree $10.00 per person incl transport BYO lunch. Booking essential. Max 50 Judy Hoole 02 6553 9187 NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE Guided Tour of Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve Saturday 17 April Inspection of one of Taree's hidden treasures. See one of the last remaining pockets of lowland subtropical rainforest. Short boat trip to Coocumbac Island followed by walking tour of the entire island. 2hr duration numerous trips. between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm (last trip 2.00pm) Taree "T" Wharf, Pulteney St, Taree $8.00 adult, $3.00 child. Bring insect repellent, hat & walking shoes. Max 18 Booking essential Lynn Rees 02 6584 2203 Open Day at Mount Wood (historical pastoral station) Tuesday 20 April includes a ranger - guided tour and history telling of the homestead, outbuildings, shearer's quarters, and bridge over the creek to the shearing shed. Billy tea and fresh damper will be made on the day. Bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. All day. Tours at 10.00am and 1.00pm. Booking not essential Mount Wood, Sturt National Park, far NW NSW FREE Lars Kogg 08 8091 3308 Discovery Program Finch's Line by Mountain Bike Saturday 24 April A bike ride following the historic Old Great North Road. We'll push the bikes up Devines Hill and talk of the history behind the building of the road. Ride the original ascent known as "Finch's Line", as we take our time to view the magnificent convict work and the spectacular views Suitable for the occasional rider. BYO Mountain Bike, helmet, spare tubes, repair kit, plenty of water, lunch & snacks. 10.00am to 3.00pm Old Great North Road, Wiseman's Ferry Rd, 0.5km West of Ferry $5.00 adults, $2.50 child Anne Whyte 02 4320 4205 Syndicate Ridge Walk Saturday 24 April A unique opportunity to walk the Syndicate Ridge Track from the Dorrigo Plateau into the beautiful Bellinger Valley following the route of the Syndicate logging tramway. Features the World Heritage listed Rainforests of Dorrigo National Park and the historical remains of logging operations and the amazing tramway. Extremely steep. 9.00am to 3.00pm Dorrigo National Park. More detail when booking $25.00 adults, $15.00 child over 12, $75.00 Family Booking Essential Max 15 Barbara Webster 02 6657 2309 Pioneers of the Dorrigo Plateau Display Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April A display of photographs and artifacts from the pioneer period of the history of the Dorrigo Plateau. See logging implements, photos of early settlers and much more. Celebrating the spirit and resourcefulness of our pioneers. 9.00am to 5.00pm daily Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dome Rd, Dorrigo Free - donations welcome Barbara Webster 02 6657 2309 Historic Goldmine Township - &Go for Gold& Saturday 17th April to Sunday 25th April An authentic gold rush village containing buildings dating back to the 1870's. Start at the visitors centre and museum for information and souvenirs including gold samples. Take a stroll around the township on a self-guided walk, view the businesses that once stood and visualise just how crowded the township was in its heyday. Camping available or stay at the Royal Hotel. Go gold panning, mine tour daily 1 pm leaves from the Great Western Store. 9.30am to 4.30pm Museum & Visitor Centre, High Street, Hill End $2.00 adult, $1.50 child Gavin Newton 02 6337 8206 Kosciuszko Summit soil conservation and rehabilitation tour Saturday 17 April A walking tour of the Kosciuszko alpine area to inspect soil conservation works of the 1950's through to the 1970's following the impacts of grazing in the area. Tour includes discussion on alpine geology, geomorphology, soils and recent works by NPWS on broadscale rehabilitation of degrading alpine soils. Wear sturdy walking boots, warm clothing, lunch and drinks. 9.00am to 3.00pm Meet: Charlotte Pass, walk to Mt Twynam & Blue Lake district Park use fees $12.00 per vehicle/day. Max 30 Stuart Johnson 02 6450 5555 NEW ENGLAND REGONIAL ART MUSEUM "Out of the Vault" Exhibition Saturday 17 April to Sunday 18 April Works from the Howard Hinton Collection exploring the solander box holdings of The Howard Hinton and Chandler Coventry Collections which have not been seen as often as those stored on "the racks" 10.00am to 5.00pm New England Regional Art Museum, Kentucky Street, Armidale Free Caroline Downer 02 6772 5255 Close Ties: Australian and NZ artists Friday 23 April to Sunday 25 April Or Chris Pugsley from the University of New England's Department of History curates a show from the permanent Collections looking at Australian artists who have spent time in New Zealand. 10.00am to 5.OOpm New England Regional Art Museum, Kentucky Street, Armidale FREE Caroline Downer 02 6772 5255 NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER JAZZ CLUB Vintage Jazz at Wyndam Estate Sunday 18 April Swinging Traditional Jazz amongst the vines, on the riverside picnic grounds. Listen and dance to bands including "The Roaring Horns", "The Rover Janes Band" and "GeorgeWashingMachine, Eric Holroyd and Jazz Serenade." Hot and cold food available at modest prices or lunch in the Wyndam Restaurant. Presented by the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club. Special Travel packages available. 10.30am to 4.30pm Wyndam Estate Winery, Dalwood Rd, Dalwood via Branxton $12.00 prepaid (non-refundable) or $15.00 on the day Judith Truscott 02 4982 1264 NEWCASTLE REGIONAL LIBRARY - LOCAL STUDIES SECTION Exhibition -Treasures from the Collection Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April An exciting exhibition of maps, plans, works of art, photographs and rare books from the collection at Newcastle Regional Library. 9.30am to 5.00pm Lovett Gallery War Memorial Cultural Centre, Laman Street, Newcastle FREE Grant White 02 4974 5330 NUDJIA HOUSE Nudjia House - Open Day Sunday 25 April Only remaining home of Jenkins family. One of the first working displays of vintage farm machinery and engines. 10.00am to 4.00pm 83 Cummins Street, Unanderra $3.00 per person. Devonshire Tea $3.00 Joan Williams 02 4271 4536 OLD COURT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE INC. Old Court House Open Days Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April At last the old court house is back in public hands. There will be a photographic display of its history and viewing of the building as restoration begins. 11am to 3pm (other times for groups by arrangement) Corner of Cliff Road and Harbour Street Woollongong Donations Welcome Ben Meek 02 4221 3418 ORANGE CITY COUNCIL Century in Review - A Photographic Display Monday 19 April to Friday 23 April A photographic display of the Century in Review relating to the Orange area. 9.00am to 5.OOpm Orange Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange Free Heather Nicholls Orange Heritage Awards Presentation Tuesday 20 April This is the third year that Council through its Heritage Advisory Committee seeks to promote and recognise the efforts Orange property owners put into the conservation of Heritage buildings, by hosting an Awards competition and presentation night. 6.00pm Newstead Bowling Club, Hill Street, Orange FREE Heather Nicholls 02 6361 3566 Local History Book Launch Thursday 22 April Discover the development of Orange and district in the 20th Century. Book text is liberally complimented by photographs. Times on application Orange Regional Gallery Free Heather Nicholls 02 6361 5262 RICHMOND RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Lismore and Richmond Valley Heritage Monday 19 April to Friday 23 April Thematic displays of Aboriginal, Cultural, Natural and Built Heritage. Bus tours to Heritage locations. 10.00am to 4.00pm RRHS Museum, 2nd Flr, 165 Molesworth Street, Lismore $2.00 to Museum. Groups should book. 40 max Geoffrey Foley 02 6621 9993 ROXY THEATRE Roxy Theatre Tour Monday 19 April, Tuesday 20 April & Friday 23 April Inspection of interior and projection box, venture behind the stage area and surrounds. 11.00am and 2.00pm Roxy Theatre, 114 Pine Ave, Leeton FREE Brian Aird 02 6953 2074 ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY, NSW Historic Bridges of the Hunter Valley. The Great North Road - "The Convict Trail" Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 April Join this Heritage Festival special self-guided tour and experience the history, enjoy the river views and marvel at the technical features of our transportation heritage. Tour information includes rest areas and picnics spots. Ideal family outing with somthing for everyone. Brochures available from National Trust properties and Motor Registries. Contribution by Institute of Engineers, Australia greatly acknowledged. Self guided tour of Historic Bridges of the Parramatta River also available. SIR WILLIAM DOBELL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Bill Dobell's House: display & special interest talks and some surprises; The Next 100 years Saturday 17 April and Sunday 18 April A fresh approach to the life and home of Sir William Dobell in words and pictures, Featuring a new display about the progress and conservation of his home over the past 80 years. We celebrate his 100th Birthday in 1999. Afternoon tea available. 10.00am to 4.00pm each day Dobell House, 47 Dobell Drive, Wangi Wangi $5.00 per person Sue Effenberger 02 4975 4115 ST JOHNS, THE EVANGELIST ANGLICAN CHURCH Treasures of St John Vintage Bega Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April Considered to be the finest rural church designed by colonial architect, Edmond T Blackett, built in 1874, St John's Bega will display vestments, silver plates, handcrafted wooden crib figures and the historic John Smith pipe organ as well as Jack Kirkland's illustrated record of Bega's penlisted personnel (penlisted-original handwritten script from the 1800's). 10.00am to 4.00pm St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Church Street, Bega donation John Matthews 02 6492 5555 TAREE BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION Taree Heritage Festival Lunch Wednesday 21 April Topic: The value to you of protecting your heritage streetscape 12.30pm The Brasserie Royal Hotel, Victoria St, Taree $25.00 Max 100 Charlie Fenton 02 6552 1242 TAREE MINISTERS FRATERNAL Heritage Festival Church Services Sunday 18 April Various Churches throughout the Manning Valley celebrate the history of our Churches - various services. Various Churches, ring for details FREE Rev Dennis Towner 02 6552 3850 THE HILLCREST COACHMAN "Gourmet" Heritage Week Saturday 17 April to Saturday 24 April Enjoy lunch or dinner (featuring some of Australia's fine achievements in the work of modern cuisine). You'll be seated in the historic estate and award-winning restaurant of The Hillcrest Coachman. The present owners Baroness Christine Pirquet von Cesenatico, and her husband, Woifgang Moeller have restored the wood-panelled rooms to their original glory and an open fire adds coziness to the atmosphere. Rosemount wines will be offered. An exhibition of works by Australian Artists will be on display. Lunch; 12.00 noon to 3.00pm 6.00pm to 10.00pm Dinner DAILY 117-121 The Mall, Leura A-la-carte prices (excl beverages) or $55 per person (excl beverages) Special 5-course menu. Max 90 guests per meal. Bookings recommended. Christine Moeller 02 4784 3265 Steam Train to The Hillcrest Coachman, Leura, Lunch & Vintage Jazz Saturday 24 April Take the steam train from Sydney Central (approx 8.30am) and travel to the Blue Mountains in style. Arrive at the famous historic estate of The Hillcrest Coachman with its splendid gardens overlooking Leura, "The Jewel of the Mountains", and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch while you listen to 3 hours of vintage jazz performed by top Australian Artists. Return by Steam train at approx 2.30pm (arriving at Sydney Central approx 5pm). 8.30am to 5.00pm Meet Central Station 8.30am. Will be signposted at Station $150.00 per person (incl train, lunch and jazz) Max 250 Booking essential. Payment req by 24 March 1999. Conditions apply Christine Moeller 02 4784 3265 Jazz Band & 30's/40's Costume Ball Saturday 24 April Enjoy a 5-course meal and dancing in costumes of the great Swing Era of the 30's and 40's at the historic Blue Mountains estate and award-winning restaurant of The Hillcrest Coachman in Leura. You'll be seated in the original wood-paneled rooms, created by the Scottish shipping agent, Scott Fell, at the beginning of the Century. An exhibition of the paintings of Australian artists will be on display. from 7.00pm 117-121 The Mall, Leura $75.00 per person (excludes beverages) Max 90 guests Christine Moeller 02 4784 3265 THIRROUL RAILWAY INSTITUTE PRESERVATION SOCIETY (TRIPS) Heritage, History and Supper Friday 23 April The program will include classical and popular musical items on the 1879 Bechstein Grand Piano, a talk on the historic importance of the historical collection of the Society within the Institute, and it will conclude with supper 8pm Old Railway Institute, Railway Parade, Thirroul (Adjacent to the station) $10.00 Paul Tuckerman 02 4267 2535 TINONEE CHAPTER OF THE MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Old Days Old Ways Friday 23 April Display and demonstration of household crafts from the 19th Century. 10.00am to 4.00pm Tinonee Memorial School of Arts, Manchester St, Tinonee Donation - charge for morning tea Pam Muxlow 02 6553 1055 TOURISM WOLLONDILLY Early Life in Picton Tour Saturday 17 April and Saturday 24 April Visit the old Post Office and tour the township of Picton. Hear stories of early life in Picton. Tour includes tea and coffee on the Post Office Balcony. 10.00am, 12.00 noon, 2.00pm Departs Old Picton Post Office, cnr Argyle and Menangle Sts, Picton $5.00 per person incl. Refreshments. Booking essential 02 4677 3962 Max 30 each tour Picton Torchlight Tour Friday 23 April Visit the old Post Office including the Postmaster's residence and tour the Picton buildings that dispensed justice, upheld the law, communicated, blessed and educated. Told by torchlight with stories that will spellbind. Tour includes supper on the Old Post Office balcony. Bring a torch to light your way !! 7.00pm Departs Old Picton Post Office, cnr Argyle and Menangle Sts, Picton $20.00 per person including supper. Max 30 each tour Pam Down 02 4677 3962 WAGGA WAGGA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC HISTORICAL MUSEUM "A Sporting Chance" - historical selection, sports personalities and memorabilia from the Riverina Monday 19 April An exhibition of sporting history, personalities, and memorabilia from the Riverina, portrays the city's strong links with sporting achievements. Viewing during Council hours. Free "Borough to City" Photographic display of Council from 1870-1946 to the end of a century Monday 19 April A photographic display of local government personalities from 1870 when the "Borough" of Wagga Wagga was proclaimed on the 15th March, to the proclamation of the "City of Wagga Wagga" on 17th April 1946. By 1998 Wagga Wagga had become the largest inland City in NSW. Viewing during Council hours. Historic Council Chambers, Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga Free Thomas Graham (02)6925 2934 WELLINGTON COUNCIL HERITAGE COMMITTEE Heritage Festival Shop Window Displays Sunday 18 April to Sunday 25 April Come and view the shop windows in the CBD area of Wellington. Prizes will be given for Best Heritage Displays. All day Wellington CBD Streets Free Heritage Awards Dinner Friday 23 April Heritage Dinner and Presentation of Awards for various categories, including Best Alteration/Resoration; Best Structure; Best Interior Restoration or Renovation; Best Tradesman 7.30pm Lion of Waterloo, Cnr Gipps & Montefiores Sts, Wellington Tickets and cost by enquiry Dale Jones (02)6845 2099 WINGHAM BRUSH SOCIETY INCORPORATED Guided tour of Wingham Brush Monday 19 April Guided walking tour of the last significant riverine rainforest in the Manning Valley, including the recent regeneration program. 9.00am to 11.30am meet at Wingham Wharf $2.00 Bring walking shoes. Max 25 Colin Walter (02) 6591 3304 WINGHAM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INCORPORATED Family History Open Week Monday 19 April to Saturday 24 April learn how to find your ancestors. 10.00am to 4.00pm Wingham Court House, Farquhar St, Wingham Donation. Bring writing equipment. Booking essential. Max 10 each day Maurice Knowles (02) 6553 4068 WINGHAM OLDTIME DANCE CLUB Heritage Ball Saturday 17 April Period Dress Heritage Ball. Ring for more details 8.00pm to 1.00am Wingham Town Hall, Farquhar St, Wingham $15.00 head Booking essential Max 250 Anne Whatson (02)6553 4475 YARRANGOBILLY CAVES Caves, Crooks and Tourism! Saturday 17 April to Sunday 25 April The first cave discovered at Yarrangobilly by a European was in 1834; since that discovery the area has had a colourful history as a tourist destination, fishing mecca and even a prison camp. The area also has strong associations with the Kiandra gold rush and skiing. If you have ever wondered how the caves were discovered by Europeans or yearned for a tour through the magnificent federation style. Yarrangobilly Caves House, built in 1901, then join the Caves, Crooks and Tourism guided tour of our above ground heritage. Please bring a packed lunch. Bookings are essential. Maximum group number is 20. 12pm to l pm $4.00 adults, $2.00 pensioners and children 5-15 years. Children under 5 free. Cave Tour by Torchlight Saturday 17 April, Sunday 18 April, Saturday 24 April, Sunday 25 April Exploring a cave is exciting, exploring a cave by torchlight is exhilarating. The Castle Cave is a beautiful but unlit tourist cave at Yarrangobilly. Join a guided tour for a 2km walk down the Yarrangobilly gorge then into the Castle Cave to see how the early explorers would have first seen the caves in dim and eerie torchlight. The tour is a medium grade walk. Please bring good walking shoes, a jumper and raincoat (just in case), sunhat and sunscreen and a packed lunch. 11am to 3pm Yarrangobilly Caves, 6.5km off the Snowy Mountains Highway- 77km from Tumut, 109 km from Cooma or 105km north east of Khancoban on the Cabramurra Road. Bookings are essential. Maximum group number is 10. $18.00 per person, no concessions Jo lngarfield (02) 64549597