HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW

HERITAGE FESTIVAL 

Amazing Stories: 

14 -26 April 

INNOVATION 

2012 

+ INVENTION

The National Trust of Australia 

(New South Wales) gratefully 

acknowledges the support of the 

Australian Government through the 

Department of Sustainability, Environment, 

Water, Population and Communities. 

Proudly Supporting Australian 

Heritage Week… 

Australian Heritage Week is a national 

annual event celebrating the places and 

stories that make Australia and Australians 

special. The week is about raising public 

awareness of the importance of conserving 

and protecting our special heritage 

places, our rich Indigenous heritage and 

the diverse historic sites that together 

reflect our development as a nation. It 

is also about encouraging communities 

and organisations to use this time to 

host a local heritage event or activity. 

Australian Heritage Week complements the Heritage Festivals organised by the 

National Trusts to showcase their heritage properties throughout Australia. 

It is an opportunity for all Australians to join together to celebrate our shared and 

special heritage. You can find about more about Australian Heritage Week from 

the web site www.environment.gov.au/heritage/about/heritage-week/index 

The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) also gratefully acknowledges the 

support of the NSW Heritage Branch and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. 

Their support has allowed the Festival to grow and expand to become the state’s 

largest celebration of our unique heritage, encompassing hundreds of events. 

This year, we celebrate our past, our present, our future and our people.

Welcome to ‘Amazing Stories: Innovation and Invention’ 

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Welcome to the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival! In what will be the Festival’s 

32nd year, we look forward to another program of amazing, community-based 

events, held across metropolitan and regional NSW. Starting on Saturday 14 April 

the Festival will culminate with National Trust Day on Sunday 29 April 2012. 

Ian Carroll OAM 

President 

National Trust of 

Australia (NSW) 

This year, for the first 

time, celebration of 

our Heritage Festival 

will be co-ordinated 

across all states and 

territories so that we 

all share the same 

theme; Amazing 

Stories: Innovation 

and Invention. 

Throughout New 

South Wales there will be literally hundreds of 

events with something for everyone, including 

discovery tours, art exhibitions, walks, talks, awards 

presentations, concerts, open days, photographic 

and historical displays and community fairs. 

From the ingenuity of indigenous Australians and 

their deep knowledge of the land; to examples of 

resourceful ‘make do’ in hard times; to the creative 

use of heritage places in the 21st century – the 

2012 National Trust Heritage Festival celebrates 

inspiration and innovation through Australia’s 

heritage, past present and future. 

The boomerang, the stump jump plough, the rotary 

clothes hoist and Victa mower are all icons of 

Australian invention. Australians were the first to fly 

across the Pacific, and Australian genius created the 

black box flight recorder. We built our extraordinary 

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while on 

a domestic scale our inventiveness came up with 

trousers with permanent creases, the ‘Ute’, the 

automatic totaliser, multi focal contact lens and the 

first feature length film in 1906! 

Throughout Australia you will find local inventions 

and a keenness to try the ‘new’. Tamworth (NSW) 

became the first inland ‘city of light’ when it 

illuminated its streets by electricity in 1888. The first 

metal mine in Australia opened at Glen Osmond, 

South Australia in 1841; the Courthouse at Berrima 

NSW was the site of the first trial by jury, and a 

myriad of inventive, innovative and ingenious items 

and ideas can be found in museums, households 

and public organisations across the country. 

The National Trust established the Heritage Festival 

32 years ago to highlight the need for people to 

care for and enjoy their built, natural and cultural 

heritage. The Trust continues to work for that 

heritage through its advocacy, conservation and 

education programs, and continues to rely on 

your support to underpin those programs and 

achieve results. 

To read more about our work and for Festival 

updates please go to our website 

www.nationaltrust.com.au. We hope you will join us 

in celebrating ‘Amazing Stories: Innovation and 

Invention’. We also hope you will tell your friends 

about the Festival and encourage them to share in 

the fun by being part of one of the longest running 

community festivals in New South Wales.

2 How to use this Programme of Events 

Innovation 

invention 

Welcome to the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival Program of Events. 

This program contains a great range of over 300 exciting events around this year’s Festival theme of 

‘Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention’ taking place across NSW and the ACT. 

You will then find two comprehensive indexes on pages 9-13 which have been broken down into an Organisation and 

Location index which are listed alphabetically, allowing for a specific search by either organisation or suburb. 

Pages 14-39 of the program contain all Sydney Events while pages 40-58 contain all Regional Events which are also then 

broken down into areas: Central Western NSW, Hunter Region & Newcastle, North NSW, South East NSW and Blue Mountains 

& Surrounds. ACT specific events can be found on pages 59-61. 

Please note that all National Trust property events or those coordinated by a National Trust Committee or Branch are denoted 

by the National Trust logo. 

We hope that you enjoy the numerous 

events across NSW as part of the 2012 

National Trust Heritage Festival. 

Ku-ring-gai’s Federation Arts & Crafts style House Museum 

Step into a time capsule from the 

early 20th century for an insight 

into the way of life of a Ku-ring-gai 

family in Sydney. Arrange a private 

group tour with the Friends of 

Tulkiyan, phone 9424 0000 or email 

friendsoftulkiyan@kmc.nsw.gov.au 

Location 

707 Pacific Highway, Gordon 

Five minute walk from Gordon Station 

www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/tulkiyan

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National Trust Heritage Awards 3 

Join the National Trust’s President, Ian Carroll OAM, and a special guest 

MC for the 19th annual National Trust Heritage Awards presentation. 

These prestigious awards acknowledge the conservation of Australia’s unique heritage, in these times more important than ever, 

and recognize individuals, organisations, government departments, educators and community groups alike. Judged by a panel 

of industry experts, the best of Australian industry talent and achievement will be showcased at this auspicious occasion. 

Award applications may be made until 6 February 2012 in the following categories for projects completed in 2011: 

A. Conservation 

i) Built Heritage 

ii) Natural Heritage 

iii) Moveable Heritage 

B. Regeneration and New Development 

C. Sustainability 

D. Research and Investigation / Analysis 

E. Education, Interpretation and Community Engagement 

F. Lifetime Achievement Award: 

G. Cathy Donnelly Memorial Award 

H. Trade / Skills Award – Trades person/group of the year 

Call 02 9258 0181 or go to www.nationaltrust.com.au 

for an entry kitand more information. Image supplied by Daniel Griffiths. 

Presentation Lunch 

at The Westin Sydney 

12noon – 2 pm 

Monday 16 April 2012 

The Grand Ballroom 

The Westin Sydney 

1 Martin Place 

Salon des Refusés: The Alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize Selection 

BEN SMITH 

We won’t run 

(Sarah Blasko, Singer) 

oil on board 126 x 164cm 

31 March – 20 May 

The alternative selection from the hundreds of entries to the Archibald and Wynne Prizes. 

Each year our guest selectors go behind the scenes of the Art Gallery of New South Wales 

to select the exhibition. The Salon has an excellent reputation, and is often cited as more 

interesting than the “official” exhibition. The criteria for works 

selected are quality, diversity, humour and experimentation and 

Principal Sponsor 

cover such themes as contemporary art practices, different 

approaches to portraiture and artist’s responses to the landscape. 

National Trust S.H Ervin Gallery, Watson Rd, Observatory Hill 

31 March – 20 May 2012 Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 5pm 

$7 Admission / $4 National Trust members / $5 concessions / Free 

Children under 12 

For more information call 9258 0173 or go to www.nationaltrust.com.au/placestovisit/sheg 

Trust café, Gallery bookshop, free on-site parking 

WENDY SHARPE 

Artist and model 

(Judy Cassab drawing 

Marina Finlay) 

oil on canvas 198 x 160cm 

SCOTT MARR 

Our Saint Bob 

(Senator Bob Brown) 

pyrography & handmade natural 

pigments114 x 173cm

4 Places to Visit 

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Cooma Cottage 

Discover Hamilton Hume’s story 

Hamilton Hume (1797-1873) was our first Australian-born explorer. He trail-blazed 

the Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne in 1824. In 1839 he bought 

Cooma Cottage on the Yass River. The cottage (1835), Hume’s unusual extensions 

(mid 1850s), the stable (c.1865) and the original 100 acres are now preserved, 

together with his giant olive and rare Picconia Excelsa tree from the Canary Islands. 

Cooma Cottage has seen some beautiful garden weddings this summer. Perfect. 

Everglades House & Gardens 

(Photo: Christopher Shain) 

Dundullimal Homestead 

A homestead resting peacefully in its landscape 

This timber slab homestead was built in the early 1840s as the head station 

of a 6,500-hectare squatting run. Sophisticated in form, it reflects architectural 

influences from Italy, England and India. Take in the atmosphere of the 

homestead and stables through a self guided tour. Visit the café, children’s play 

area, farm animals and enjoy the spacious grounds for picnics and a gift shop 

with home produce. Dundullimal is Dubbo’s oldest building open to the public. 

Converted everglades workshop house available & gardens for hire, perfect for weddings and functions. 

Dramatic gardens and a unique Blue Mountains Australia’s most spectacular inter-war garden. 

Drawing from the great tradition of European 

Created by Henri Van de Velde and Paul Sorenson in 

gardening 

the 1930s, 

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bush, 

Everglades will charm you with its winding paths, 

and Gardens is Australia’s most spectacular inter-war sculptures, garden. modern-style Drawing house from and the spectacular great 

tradition of European gardening as well as the Australian bush, Everglades will charm 

you with its winding paths, sculptures, modern-style available. house and spectacular views of 

the Jamison Valley. Visit the Tea Rooms and gift shop, or picnic in the spacious grounds. 

Address: 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura, Blue Mountains 

Parking available. 


Balmain Watch House 

Continuing history in the making 

Balmain Watch House was originally built in 1854 as a police lock-up for what was arguably one of the 

roughest neighbourhoods in Sydney at the time. Designed by the Colonial Architect Edmund Thomas 

Blacket, in the traditional Georgian style, it is the oldest surviving lock-up in Sydney. Today the building 

serves as the headquarters of the Balmain Association and houses an art gallery and exhibition space Cooma 

run by this group. 

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Dramatic gardens and a unique Blue Mountains 

experience 

Created by Henri Van de Velde and Paul Sorenson 

in the 1930s, Everglades House and Gardens is 

views of the Jamison Valley. Visit the Tea Rooms and 

gift shop, or picnic in the spacious grounds. Parking 

Open: 

Daily Spring/Summer 10am – 5pm 

Autumn/Winter 10am – 4pm 

Phone: (02) 4784 1938 

Email: everglades@nationaltrust.com.au 

Web: www.everglades.org.au 

Experiment Farm Cottage 

An intimate experience 13 of colonial life 


Experiment Farm Cottage stands on the site of the first land grant in Australia, given in 1789 to 

the former convict James Ruse. In 1793 he sold the land to Surgeon John Harris, who built this 

charming Indian bungalow. A friendly welcome awaits before you explore this simple but elegant 

cottage and embrace its occupants’ stories. The relaxed atmosphere and fine colonial furnishing take 

you to a time of colonial pioneering and development. Nearby are other historic properties, picnic 

area and parking. 

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Grossmann and Brough House 

See the heritage, hear the history 

Grossmann House was built in 1870 - 71 by merchant Isaac Beckett. Located in one of NSW’s 

finest mid-Victorian streetscapes, the house is presented as the home of its well to do Victorian 

owner. It adjoins Brough House, built as a mirror image by Beckett’s business partner, Samuel 

Owen. Between 

1893 and 1963, the building housed Maitland Girls’ High School. There is an extensive 

collection of 19th century costumes and textiles at Grossmann House, with examples on 

display. Refreshments and morning/afternoon tea by appointment for group visits in Brough 

House next door. 

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Harper’s mansion 

Relive colonial village life 

Overlooking historic Berrima, this colonial Georgian house was built from 1834 by local 

publican James Harper and later owned by the Catholic Church. Built from local materials, 

the house was restored by the Trust from 1978 and is furnished in colonial style. It includes 

a National Trust Shop and is set in 2 acres of strolling gardens that feature a large produce 

garden, heritage roses and a large hedge maze. Available for hire for filming, events and 

garden wedding ceremonies. Group bookings at any time by appointment. 

Lindesay 

A triumph of architectural science and professional gentility* 

Dating from 1834, Lindesay was the first colonial house built in Darling Point in the Gothic Revival 

style. With views of the harbour across landscaped gardens, the house contains a fine collection 

of English and colonial furniture. A beautiful harbourside setting with breathtaking views, 

Lindesay is available for special events in the garden, dining or drawing rooms, or the marquee, 

overlooking the gardens and harbour. Perfect for dinner parties and weddings. 

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Address: Wilkinson S 

Open: Weekends & 

10.30am – 

Phone: (02) 4877 1 

Email: harpersma 

info@harp 

Web: www.harpe 


Old Government House 

Power and tastes of the Colony 

Built 1799 -1816, this Georgian building was home and office of the first ten governors 

of NSW. It is the oldest surviving public building in Australia. Enter the world of Gov. 

Lachlan and Mrs Elizabeth Macquarie’s household and work life when you tour the rooms 

of colonial administration and immerse yourself in Regency taste and style. Then explore 

the nation’s premier early colonial furniture collection and reflect on the social history 

surrounding other occupants and use of the house. Old Government House is set above 

the Parramatta River in the 80ha Parramatta Park where you can visit our restaurant, gift 

shop, a café, picnic areas and other heritage sites. 

Old Government House and Domain 

(Parramatta Park) is one of 11 historic places that 

together form the Australian Convicts Sites World Heritage property. 


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Address: Parramatta 

Open: Tuesday – 

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Phone: (02) 9635 8 

Email: ogh@natio 

Web: www.oldgo 

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Miss Porter’s House 

miss Porter’s house 

Linking people of the past, present and future 

This free-standing Edwardian terrace, built in 

1909 Linking by Herbert Porter, people was home to the of Porter the past, present and future 

family until 1997. Left to the Trust by Miss Hazel 

Porter with its contents intact, the house provides 

a vivid experience of twentieth century inner-city 

life This in Newcastle. free-standing A collection of domestic and Edwardian terrace, built in 1909 by Herbert Porter, was home to the Porter family 

personal items left by Miss Porter tells the story 

of until the family 1997. over more than Left a century. to the Trust by Miss Hazel Porter with its contents intact, the house provides a vivid 

Address: 434 King Street, Newcastle West 

Open: experience 1pm – 4pm, second Sunday of each twentieth month century inner-city life in Newcastle. A collection of domestic and personal 

(except January) or by appointment 

Phone: (02) 4927 0202 

items left Miss Porter tells the story of the family over more than a century. 

Email: 

mph@nationaltrust.com.au 


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Miss Traill’s House & Garden 

On the Bathurst Traill 

This charming bungalow was built c1845 by the Rev Thomas Sharpe. In 1976 the house and its 

contents were left to the Trust by the last resident, Miss Ida Traill. The house museum contains 

a wide and varied collection of furniture, ceramics, horse racing memorabilia and art, much of it 

bequeathed to Miss Traill by her antecedents, some of whom were original settlers of the Bathurst 

district. One highlight of a visit is a stroll through the delightful heritage garden. This garden also 

makes an ideal venue for weddings, luncheons and other functions. 

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functions. 

Address: 321 Russell Str 

Open: Guided tours 

by appointme 

holidays 

Phone: (02) 6332 4232 

Email: mth@nationa 

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Norman Lindsay Gallery 


The home of The Magic Pudding 

It was here that the prolific and controversial artist Norman Lindsay (1879 – 1969) created the 

etchings, oils, watercolours, pen drawings, ship models and novels for which he became famous. 

Over the years Lindsay transformed his estate by adding classical colonnades and a Roman 

courtyard to the house, and embellishing the grounds with fountain and sculptures. The house, 

painting studio, etching studio and grounds are all open to view, along with café, gift shop and 

parking. 


Riversdale 

riversdale 

A Georgian gem 

A Georgian gem 

Built in the late1830s as a coaching inn, Riversdale 

later became home to the district surveyor Edward 

Twynam and his family. Edward was appointed 

Built in the late1830s as a coaching inn, Riversdale later became home Chief Surveyor to the of NSW district during the 1890s, surveyor his family 

occupied Riversdale for almost 100 years prior to 

Edward Twynam and his family. Edward was appointed Chief Surveyor 

purchase 

of 

by 

NSW 

the National 

during 

Trust. 

the 

Standing with its original paddocks and 

1890s, his family occupied Riversdale for almost 100 years prior to purchase by the National 

outbuildings, Riversdale is a fine example of a 

Colonial Georgian home surrounded by splendid 

Trust. Standing with its original paddocks and outbuildings, Riversdale is a fine example of gardens and picnic grounds. The collection includes 

spectacular embroideries and woodcarvings crafted 

Colonial Georgian home surrounded by splendid gardens and picnic 

by Mrs 

grounds. 

Emily Rose Twynam 

The 

over 

collection 

a century ago. 

includes spectacular embroideries and woodcarvings crafted by Mrs Emily Rose Twynam over 

Address: Twynam Drive, Goulburn 

Open: Mon, Tue, Thurs 10am – 2pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm or 

a century ago. 

by appointment for groups 

Phone: (02) 4821 4741 or 0402 129 682 

Email: riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au 

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Places to Visit 7 

S.H. Ervin Gallery 

s.h. ervin gallery 

Engage with great Australian art on Observatory Hill 

The S.H. Ervin Gallery presents a dynamic program of 

changing exhibitions that examine issues and themes in 

Australian Engage art and present with them in new contexts. great Annual Australian art on Observatory Hill 

exhibitions include the Salon des Refusés and the Portia 

Geach Memorial Award for women artists. Browse the 

bookshop and enjoy lunch the Trust Café. Group and school 

bookings The are S.H. welcome. Free Ervin parking. Please Gallery visit the National presents a dynamic program of changing exhibitions that examine issues and 

Trust website for details about current exhibitions, events & 

learning experiences. 

themes in Australian art and present them in new contexts. Annual exhibitions include the Salon 

Address: Watson Road (enter via Argyle Street) 

Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney 

Open: 

des 

Tuesday–Sunday 

Refusés 

11am – 5pm 

and the Portia Geach Memorial Award for women artists. Browse the bookshop and 

(closed Monday & public holidays, closed between 

enjoy 

exhibitions). 

lunch 

Please call or 

in 

visit the website 

Trust 

for details 

Café. Group and school bookings are welcome. Free parking. Please visit the 

Admission: $7/ $5 concession / $4 NT members / children under 12 free 

Phone: (02) 9258 0173 

Email: National shervingallery@nationaltrust.com.au Trust website for details about current exhibitions, events & learning experiences. 

Web: www.nationaltrust.com.au 

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Saumarez Homestead 

So much to see at Saumarez 

This grazing property established in the 1830s includes 20 buildings dating from the 1860s 

through to 1910. Take a guided tour through the White family’s 30 room Edwardian residence 

complete with its original furnishings (10.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm). Explore the gardens and 

farm area with the stables, poultry yard and other old timber buildings. Saumarez is popular for 

weddings, small conferences and meetings. Café serving Devonshire teas and light lunches, gift 

shop and parking available. 

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includes 20 buildings 

through to 1910. Take 

White family’s 30 room 

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weddings, small confe 

serving Devonshire tea 

shop and parking avai 

Address: 230 Saumarez Roa 

(Entry via airport f 

Open: Weekends and pub 

June 15 to August 

Friday. Tours and fu 

Phone: (02) 6772 3616 

Email: saumarez@nation 

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His speech revived 

led to the creation 

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Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts 

Birthplace of our nation 

In 1889 Sir Henry Parkes delivered his ‘Tenterfield Oration’ at the School of Arts. His speech revived 

the Federation Movement and led to the creation of the Australian nation. Its lifetime and associated 

events have earned it the title as ‘birthplace of our nation’. Stunningly restored, it houses a museum 

devoted to Federation, the life of Sir Henry Parkes and the town of Tenterfield. Architecturally it 

comprises many styles, from its Gothic outline to the Edwardian addition of 1913. 

Tomago House 

Timeless, tranquil and serenely gracious 

Built by Richard and Maria Windeyer in the 1840s, this gracious sandstone villa was the 

centrepiece of a large estate. With its family chapel and remnants of the nineteenth century 

pleasure gardens, the house is closely identified with three generations of one of Australia’s most 

distinguished families, and perfect for weddings. It is noted for its fine verandahs overlooking 

pastoral land and interiors which reflect the lives and times of a family of status. Refreshments 

and parking are available. 

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and parking are availab 

Address: Tomago Road, Tom 

Open: Sundays 10.30am 

Phone: (02) 4964 8123 

Email: tomago@national 



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Vienna Cottage 

vienna Cottage 

1870s stone working man’s cottage 

1870s 

Vienna Cottage 

stone 

is a rare example 

working 

of an artisan’s 

man’s cottage 

home of the past century. Built in 1871, it was 

the home of John and Ann Hillman and their five 

children. The home was originally run as a dairy, 

Vienna while also producing Cottage fruit and vegetables is a rare from the example of an artisan’s home of the past century. Built in 1871, it was 

small orchard beside the house, which to this day 

the is preserved home as a small of park John called Hillman and Orchard. Ann Hillman and their five children. The home was originally run as a dairy, 

This simple sandstone cottage has survived largely 

unaltered. A visit provides a rare and authentic 

while also producing fruit and vegetables from the small orchard beside the house, which to 

glimpse into life in early Hunters Hill. 

this day is preserved as a small park called Hillman Orchard. This simple sandstone cottage has 

Address: 38 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill 

Open: Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, 

survived 2pm – 4pm or largely by appointment unaltered. A visit provides a rare and authentic glimpse into life in early 

Closed: December - January, re-opens 26 January (Australia Day) 

Hunters Phone: (02) 9816 1794 Hill. 

Email: 

viennacottage@nationaltrust.com.au 


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Wirrimbirra Sanctuary 

Environment - History - Community 

Wirrimbirra sanCtuary 

Environment - History - Community 

This 98-hectare wildlife sanctuary was created 

in the 1960s by Thistle Harris, in memory of her 

husband David Stead, to preserve the original 

‘Bargo Brush’ and to promote the use and 

propagation of Australian native plants. For a gold 

coin donation you can stroll through Wirrimbirra’s 

This 98-hectare wildlife sanctuary was created in the 1960s by Thistle Harris, in memory Wildlife Walk to see of kangaroos, her wombats, emus 

husband David Stead, to preserve the original ‘Bargo Brush’ and to promote the use 

plant nursery and gift 

propagation 

shop, or enjoy a picnic on 

the grounds. 

of Australian native plants. For a gold coin donation you can stroll through Wirrimbirra’s Address: Remembrance Wildlife Drive, Bargo Walk 

Open: Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 4.30pm 

to see kangaroos, wombats, emus and other native birds. Browse through the native New plant Year’s Day) nursery 

Phone: (02) 4684 1112 

Email: enquiries@wirrimbirra.com.au 

and gift shop, or enjoy a picnic on the grounds. 

Web: www.wirrimbirra.com.au 

and other native birds. Browse through the native 

(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 

Woodford Academy 

WoodFord aCademy 

Truth among the pines 

Built as an inn during the 1840s, the property 

Truth among pines 

was later used by Alfred Fairfax as a mountain 

retreat and then as a guest house. In 1906 John 

McManamey opened a boys’ school here, known as 

Built the Woodford as Academy. an inn It is the during oldest collection the of 1840s, the property was later used by Alfred Fairfax as a mountain 

buildings in the Blue Mountains, the basic structure 

retreat being of sandstone. and The then buildings as contain a features guest house. In 1906 John McManamey opened a boys’ school here, 

reflecting every period of its long history. 

known as the Woodford Academy. It is the oldest collection of buildings in the Blue Mountains, 

Address: 90 – 95 Great Western Highway, Woodford 

Open: Every third Saturday of the month, 

the basic structure 

10am – 4pm or by appointment 

Phone: (02) 4758 8743 

Email: woodford@nationaltrust.com.au 

being of sandstone. The buildings contain features reflecting every period of its long history. 

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Alternatively, if you would like a copy of the National Trust NSW Places to Visit guide please email 

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Organisation Index 9 

A 

54 Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins 

54 albury & District Historical Society 

and Albury City Library Museum 

48 Alstonville Plateau Historical Society 

14 Ashfield Library 

22 Association Discover Hunters Hill 

39 Australand Holdings Ltd 

54-55 australian Garden History Society 

Southern Highlands Branch 

19 australian National Maritime Museum 

b 

14 Balmain Association 

15 Bankstown City Council Heritage 

Committee 

57 Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Restoration 

Group 

22 Bike North 

48 Bingara District Historical Society 

15, 33 Blacktown & District Environment 

Group 

15 Blacktown & District Historical 

Society Inc. 

57 Bland Shire Council 

34 Botany Bay Family History Society Inc 

54 Braidwood Heritage Committee 

30 Bulgo Beach Protection League 

16 Burwood and District Historical Society 

Inc 

c 

16 Camden Area Family History Society & 

Camden Council Library Service 

16 Camden Council Library Service 

50 Camden Head Pilot Station 

16 Camden Museum 

16-17 Campbelltown and Airds Historical 

Society Inc 

16 Campbelltown Arts Centre 

17 Campbelltown City Council Library 

31 Camwest 

26 Cape Banks Family History Society Inc 

17 Castle Hill Heritage Park 355 

Committee 

44 Catherine Hill Bay Progress Association 

18 City of Canada Bay 

17 City of Canterbury Library 

24, 35, 39 City of Sydney 

35 City of Sydney Historical Association 

50 Clarence River Historical Society 

49 Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage 

Executive Committee 

18 Concord Heritage Society Inc 

45 Convict Trail Project Inc. 

40 Coolamon Up-to-Date Store 

Committee (Coolamon Shire Council) 

49 Cundletown and Lower Manning 

Historical Society Inc 

d 

51 douglas Vale Historic Homestead and 

Vineyard 

40 dundullimal 

e 

17 engineering Heritage Committee, 

Engineers Australia 

20-21 eryldene Historic House & Garden 

58 everglades House & Garden 

f 

40-42 Forbes Shire Council 

15 Friends of Bella Vista Farm 

57 Friends of Cooma Cottage 

22 Friends of Gladesville Hospital 

45 Friends of Grossmann House 

22-23 Friends of Kellys Bush

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42 Friends of Old Moama 

32 Friends of St Bartholomew’s 

24 Friends of the Laperouse 

Museum Inc. 

24 Friends of the Regal 

21 Friends of Tulkiyan with Ku-ring-gai 

Council 

g 

34 G & C Waller Builders Pty Ltd 

55 Garroorigang Historic Home 

42 Gilgandra Museum & Historical Society 

Inc 

33 Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Trust & 

National Trust Cemetries Committee 

55 Goulburn Historic Waterworks 

49 Great Cobar Heritage Centre 

h 

21 Haberfield Association 

54 Harper’s Mansion 

38 Hawkesbury Historical Society 

39 Hawkesbury Regional Museum 

21 Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts 

Centre 

55 Heritage Darlington Point 

42 Hill End & Tambaroora Progress 

Association 

15 Hills District Historical Society Inc. 

21 Hornsby Art Society 

22 Hornsby Shire Historical Society 

14 Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian 

Church 

45 Hunter Regional Committee 

of the National Trust 

23 Hunters Hill Anglican Parish 

23 Hunters Hill Anglican Parish and 

Jane Austen Society of Australia 

23 Hunters Hill Congregational 

Community Church 

23 Hunters Hill Council 

23 Hunters Hill Historical Society Inc 

23 Hunters Hill Theatre 

23 Hunters Hill Trust 

24 Hurstville City Library 

Museum & Gallery 

i 

42 Iandra Castle 

k 

50 Kendall Heritage Society Inc. 

l 

25 Lane Cove Historical Society 

25 Lane Cove Historical Society with The 

Traditional Tool Group 

42 Leeton Family & Local History 

Society Inc 

14,15 Leichhardt Library 

19 Lindesay Management Committee 

58 Lithgow & District Family History 

Society Inc 

m 

45 Maitland City Council 

45 Maitland Regional Art Gallery 

61 Man form Snowy River 

Bush Festival Inc 

26 Manly Art Gallery & Museum 

26 Manly Congregational Church 

26 Manly Council 

25 Mark Matheson 

27 Marrickville Heritage Promotions 

Committee 

27 Marrickville Heritage Society Inc 

27-28 Marrickville Library and History Services 

55 Mary MacKillop Hall Management 

Committee

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Organisation Index 11 

30 Mary Mackillop Place 

47 Mechanics Institute Groups 

46 Miss Porter’s House 

58 Mount Victoria and District Historical 

Society Inc. 

25 Music Committee of Lindfield 

Tryon Road Uniting Church 

n 

55 national Museum of 

Australian Pottery 

15, 24, 34, National Parks & Wildlife Service 

39, 48 

59, 60, 61 national Trust of Australia (ACT) 

23 national Trust Vienna Cottage 

Committee 

32 nepean District Historical Archaeology 

Group 

44 newcastle Family History Society Inc. 

44 newcastle Studio Potters Inc 

30, 38 north Sydney Council 

47 northern Agricultural Association Inc 

31 northern Beaches Creative Leisure & 

Learning Inc. 

31 nSW Lancers Memorial Museum 

50 nSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 

- Discovery 

29 nutcote 

o 

50-51 oeH Naional Parks and Wildlife Service 

54 old Courthouse Museum 

29, 31 old Government House 

p 

31 Parramatta & District Historical 

Society Inc. 

31 Parramatta Park Trust 

32 Past Times Tours 

32 Penrith Council Heritage Committee 

14 Pittwater Community Arts Inc. 

28-29 Pittwater Library Service 

51 Port Macquarie Astronomical 

Observatory 

51-52 Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage 

52 Port Macquarie Historical Museum 

52 Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc. 

44 Port Stephens Family History 

Society Inc. 

46 Port Stephens Historical Society 

32 Prospect Heritage Trust Inc. 

q 

55 Queanbeyan and District Historical 

Museum Society Inc. 

56 Queanbeyan City Council 

56 Queanbeyan City Library 

56 Queanbeyan Museum 

56 Queanbeyan Museum and 

Queanbeyan Printing Museum 

56 Queanbeyan Printing Museum 

r 

27 Randwick and District Historical Society 

27 Randwick City Library 

39 Repair and Restoration Committee St. 

Matthews 

50 Richmond River Historical Society 

44 Richmond Vale Railway Museum 

55 Riversdale 

24 Riverside Organic Food 

and Farmers Market 

32 Riverstone & District Historical 

Society Inc 

33 RNP Coastal Cabins 

Protection League 

56-57 Robertson Heritage Railway 

Station Inc.

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36 Royal Automobile Club Australia 

33 Ryde District Historical Society 

33 Ryde Library Service 

s 

36-37 S. H. Ervin Gallery 

48 Saumarez Homestead 

51, 53 Shoalhaven Family History Society Inc 

47 Singleton Historical Society & Museum 

Inc. 

47 Singleton Public Library 

and Singleton Historical Society 

47 Singleton Uniting Church 

24 SPASM Museum 

26 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 

21 St David’s Uniting Church Haberfield 

33, 36 St Peters Cooks River History Group 

36 St Stephen’s Uniting Church 

38 St. Michael’s Anglican Church Parish 

of Vaucluse and Rose Bay 

Diocses of Sydney 

30 Stanton Library / North Sydney Council 

52 Sundowner Holidays 

30, 34 Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc. 

34 Sutherland Medieval Regiment 

34 Sutherland Shire Citizens Heritage 

Festival Committee 

34 Sutherland Shire Historical Society 

18, 20 Sutherland Shire Libraries 

35 Sutherland Shire Spinners 

& Weavers Inc 

20, 36 Sydney Guided Tours 

37 Sydney Observatory 

29 Sydney Olympic Park Authority 

25 Sydney Tramway Museum 

37 the Australian Geranium Society Ltd. 

20, 28, 36 The Dictionary of Sydney 

20 the Glebe Society Inc 

59, 60 the Heraldry and Genealogy Society 

of Canberra 

46 The Lock Up 

36 the Oaks Historical Society 

50-51 the Ormsby Family 

57 tongarra Museum 

37 trainworks 

u 

53 Uralla Historical Society 

v 

19 volunteers of the Pines with the Hills 

Shire Council 

w 

17 Walter Burley Griffin Society Inc. 

19 Warringah Library Service 

28 Willoughby City Band 

17 Willoughby City Council 

18 Willoughby District & 

Historical Society Inc 

14 Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group 

20, 37 Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc. 

19 Woollahra Council 

38 Woollahra History and Heritage Society 

Inc. 

35 Woronora Cemetery 

t 

40, 43 Temora Shire Council 

36 the 1788-1820 Pioneer Association

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SYDNEY EVENT 

LOCATIONS 

ANNANDALE 14 

APPIN 14 

ASHFIELD 14 

avaLON BEACH 14 

BALMAIN 14-15 

BANKSTOWN 15 

BAULKHAM HILLS 15 

BELLA VISta 15 

BLACKTOWN 15 

BotanY BAY 15 

BURWood 16 

CAMden 16 

CAMPBELLTOWN 16-17 

CAMPSIE 17 

CASTLE HILL 17 

CASTLECRAG 17 

CHATSWood 17 

CONCORD 18 

CRONULLA 18 

DARLING HARBOUR 19 

DARLING POInt 19 

dee WHY 19 

DOUBLE BAY 19 

DURAL 19 

EARLWoodL 20 

ENGADIne 20 

FIVE DOCK 20 

GLEBE 20 

GORdon 20-21 

GYMea 21 

HABERFIELD 21 

HORNSBY 21 

HUnteRS HILL 22-24 

HURSTVILLE 24 

KINGS CROSS 24 

LA PEROUSE 24 

Lane Cove 25 

LEWISHAM 25 

LINDFIELD 25 

LOFTUS 25 

MANLY 26 

MAROUBRA 26-27 

MARRICKVILLE 27-28 

MenaI 28 

Mona VALE 28-29 

NEUTRAL BAY 29 

NEWINGton 29 

NORTH PARRAMatta 29 

NORTH SYdneY 30 

OTFORD 30 

OYSTER BAY 30 

PALM BEACH 31 

PARRAMatta 31-32 

PENRITH 32 

PROSPECT 32 

RIVERStone 32 

ROYAL natIonaL 

PARK 33 

RYde 33 

Seven HILLS 33 

ST LeonaRDS 33 

ST PeteRS 33 

SUTHERLand 34-35 

SYdneY 35-36 

TEMPE 36 

THE OAKS 36 

THE ROCKS 36 

THIRLMERE 37 

TURRAMURRA 37 

UndeRCLIFFE 37 

VAUCLUSE 38 

WaveRton 38 

WILLOUGHBY 38 

WINDSOR 38 

WISEMANS FERRY 39 

WOLLI CREEK 39 

ZETLand 39 

REGIONAL EVENT 

LOCATIONS 

ADELONG FALLS 54 

ALBURY 54 

ALStonvILLE 48 

ARAKoon 48 

ARIAH PARK 40 

ARMIDALE 48 

BateMANS BAY 54 

BERRIMA 54 

BINGARA 48-49 

BRAIDWood 54 

BURRado 54-55 

CATHERINE HILL BAY 44 

COBAR 49 

COFFS HARBOUR 49 

COOKS HILL 44 

COOLAMon 40 

CORAMBA 49 

CUNDLetoWN 49 

DARLINGton POInt 55 

DUBBO 40 

eden 55 

FORBES 40-42 

GILGandRA 42 

GLOUCESTER 50 

GOULBURN 55 

GRAFton 50 

GReenetHORPE 42 

HILL end 42 

HOLBROOK 55 

JESMond 44 

KEMPSEY 50 

KendaLL 50 

KURRI KURRI 44 

LAMBton 44 

LAURIeton 50 

Leeton 42 

LEMON TREE PASSAGE 44 

LEURA 58 

LISMORE 50 

LITHGOW 58 

MAITLand 45 

MANGRove MOUntaIN 45 

ManneRING PARK 45 

MOAMA 42 

MOUNT VICTORIA 58 

NEWCASTLE 45-46 

NOWRA 51 

PORT MACQUARIE 51-52 

PYRee 53 

QUandaRY 43 

QUeanBEYan 55-56 

ROBERTSon 56-57 

SALAMandeR BAY 46 

SHELLHARBOUR CITY 57 

SINGLeton 47 

TEMORA 43 

UnandeRRA 57 

URALLA 53 

WYALONG 57 

YASS 57 

ACT EVENT 

LOCATIONS 

AINSLIE 59 

BonneR 59 

COOK 59 

DUNLOP 59 

FARRER 60 

GOOGONG 60 

GUNGAHLIN 60 

REID 60 

RUSSELL 60 

THARWA 61 

YARRALUMLA 61 

VIC EVENT 

LOCATIONS 

CORRYONG 61

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ANNANDALE 

Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church 

Be Inspired at Hunter Baillie Church 

Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cnr Johnston 

& Collins Streets 

Listed on the State Heritage Register, this sandstone, Neo- 

Gothic church, with its landmark spire, is the finest example 

of its type in Sydney. The majestic William Hill & Son organ 

was installed in 1892. The Church will be open 12pm - 

4pm. Organ recitals by Ralph Lane OAM 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. 

Afternoon Tea and Historical Display in 1886 Hall 12pm - 

4pm. Guided walk of neighbouring streets with Marghanita da 

Cruz, Editor of Annandale on the Web, at 3pm. More at www. 

hunterbaillie.org.au. Wheelchair accessible. Tax-deductible 

donations for National Trust conservation appeal welcome. 

Sun 15 April 12pm - 4pm 

Admission free Walk & afternoon tea $20 per person 

(proceeds for conservation of the church) 

APPIN 

Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group 

Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony 

Cataract Dam, Bayden Powell Drive 

An annual event to remember the Dharawal people killed in 

the massacre of 17th of April, 1816. This event acknowledges 

the significant and continuing contribution made by the 

Dharawal people to this area. Their great resourcefulness and 

innovative adaptability has allowed them to survive against all 

odds. Their gift has been the beauty of the land around us. 

Wheelchair accessible, parking available. Please bring a hat 

and fold-up chair if it’s a hot day. 


Free 

Enquiries: 02 9605 1838 

ASHFIELD 

Ashfield Library 

Local Studies Open Day 

Level 2 Local Studies Room, 260 Liverpool Road 

Open day in the new local studies room to showcase the 

new facilities and to illustrate what is held in this collection 

and also to show off some historical material from Council’s 

Archives. Would hopefully have members from the Ashfield 

Historical Society involved as well, explaining what is held in 

their collection/s and how we support one another in assisting 

the public with their enquiries on family history & historical 

searches of their homes. 

Sat 21 April 10am - 2pm 

Free 

AVALON BEACH 

Pittwater Community Arts Inc. 

Surfing Tales 

Avalon Recreation Centre, 59A Old Barrenjoey Road 

Join Pittwater Community Arts for an evening of stories of 

surfing on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Listen to local surfing 

identities and view a surfing film. 

Wed 18 April 7pm - 10pm 

$5 

Bookings Essential: 02 9913 1474 

BALMAIN 

Balmain Association 

Balmain’s Innovations and Inventions 

Balmain Watch house, 179 Darling Street 

Amazing Photographic Exhibition. Amazing story of the Cable 

Tramway construction for access to the Darling Street, Ferry 

Wharf. Early use of garbage waste disposal to generate 

electricity for local usage on the Balmain Peninsula. ‘Aussie’ 

water bags and life jackets produced by E J Brett’s. The 

search for refrigeration by Thomas Mort. The exhibition will 

be open on Saturdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 April from 11.30 

am to 4pm. 

7 - 28 April Saturdays only from 11.30am - 4pm 

Free 

Enquiries: Kathleen Hamey 02 9818 4965 or June Lunsmann 

02 9810 6885 

Leichhardt Library Service 

Saving Ballast Point, Saving the Headland – Evening Talk 

Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street 

Amazing Stories: Evening talk with key activist Roger Parkes, 

Helen Styles, Fergus Fricke and June Lunsman who along with 

many other groups saved Ballast Point from development on 

the Birchgrove Peninsula. Ballast Point is now a thoughtfully 

landscaped open park space, echoing it’s industrial heritage 

with sculptural reminders of the former Caltex oil terminal 

which operated between 1928-1994. Come and hear about 

the amazing success of local activist groups along with 

Leichhardt Council in saving Ballast Point. 

Thurs 26 April 

Free 


6pm (for 6.30pm) - 8pm 

Leichhardt Library Service 

Saving Ballast Point, Saving the Headland - Exhibition 

Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street 

A 20 year campaign by residents action groups who used 

innovative methods to drive a successful campaign to save 

Ballast Point from the hands of developers. This exhibition 

will display campaign materials, photographs and oral

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histories, illustrating the changing site of Ballast Point from a 

historically natural landscape, to an Industrial landscape when 

it became the Caltex Site between 1928 - 1995, to a cultural 

landscape which celebrates it’s industrial past with an open 

space incorporating fixed heritage items. Exhibition can be 

viewed in Library opening hours Monday, Thursday & Friday 

9.30am - 5.30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am - 8pm 

and Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. 

12 April - 12 May 12noon 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 9367 9211 

BANKSTOWN 

Bankstown City Council Heritage Committee 

Amazing Stories: Invention and Innovation 

Bankstown City Library, 62 The Mall 

A display of photographs and other material illustrating the 

resourcefulness of the City of Bankstown’s residents, through 

innovation, invention and necessity. 

14–29 April Library Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 

9am–8pm / Saturday 9am–4pm / Sun 1pm–4pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 9707 9999 or 02 9707 9708 

BAULKHAM HILLS 

Hills District Historical Society Inc. 

Howard Rotavators - a Hills Shire invention 

Hills District Historical Society Museum, Building 10, 

Balcombe Heights Estate, 92 Seven Hills Road 

A display of Tony Pettitt’s personal collection of Howard 

Rotavator machines dating from 1920 to 1995. Cliff Howard 

invented various types of rotary hoes and tractors which he 

later produced at his Northmead factory from 1929. By 1960s 

Howard’s rotary hoes were being made in 14 countries and 

exported to 154 countries. 


Adults $4 / Children $2 / Family $10 

BELLA VISTA 

Friends of Bella Vista Farm 

Innovative Farm Life 

Bella Vista Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive 

Bring a rug, bring a picnic and relax at Bella Vista Farm, an 

important element of our cultural heritage. Tour the newly 

renovated main house, explore the complex of innovative 

pioneer slab buildings. Understand what it was like to live on 

the farm during the years of ownership by the Macarthur’s 

and the times when it was the most successful citrus orchard 

in the colony under the custodianship of the Pearce family. 

Children’s quiz, 20 hectares of farm to roam. Morning and 

afternoon teas available. 

Sun 22 April 10am - 3pm 

Adults $8 / Concession $4 


BLACKTOWN 

Blacktown & District Environment Group 

Exhibition of Threatened Flora & Fauna of Western Sydney 

Cumberland Plain Woodland 

Max Webber Library, cnr Flashcombe Road & Alpha Street 

Because of extensive land clearing, the small plants of the 

woodlands are disappearing and will be lost forever if we 

do not act now. Native animals depend on these species to 

build nests and hide from predators. We must save these 

last bits of Cumberland Plain Bushland for our own kids and 

future generations and save some very important Australian 

Heritage. “When it’s gone, it’s gone forever”. Plenty of parking. 

Month of April 

Free 

Blacktown & District Historical Society Inc. 

Bus tour of Blacktown area 

Blacktown City Council car park - Campbell Street entrance 

Join guides from Blacktown & District Historical Society for 

a tour of the Blacktown area focusing on heritage sites and 

the history of Blacktown. Learn how Blacktown was named, 

visit heritage listed St. Bartholomew’s Church at Prospect, 

see the site of Bungarribee Homestead, discover where the 

historical mansion The Turrets was located and why Campbell 

Street and Flushcombe Road were named, and see the Royal 

Cricketers Arms driving on the old road to Bathurst and much, 

much more. Buy your own lunch at Alroy Tavern, Plumpton or 

alternatively BYO sandwiches. 

Sat 21 April 9am - 3pm $10pp. for bus fee and tour. 


BOTANY BAY 

National Parks and Wildlife Service 

Kamay Botany Bay National Park Discovery Tour 

Kamay Botany Bay Visitor Centre, Cape Solander Drive 

Aboriginal people have inhabited this area for thousands of 

years. The first encounter between Captain James Cook, his 

Endeavour crew and the Dharawal speaking people occurred 

here in 1770. The Aboriginal people used the rich biodiversity 

of plants and animals of the area for their food, medicine, 

shelter and tool making. Experience a journey with an 

Aboriginal guide along the Burrawang Walk and learn about 

the native plants and how they were used. Tours depart the 

Visitor Centre at 10am, 11.30am, and 1.30pm. 

Fri 20 April 10am - 2pm 

Free 

Bookings Essential: 02 9668 2000


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BURWOOD 

Burwood and District Historical Society Inc 

Gould League Walk 

Old Burwood Post Office, Burwood Road (near Railway Pde) 

Although the Gould League was founded at Wellington Public 

School in 1910, three of its longest serving CEO’s lived at 

Burwood and used their own houses as the League’s HQ. 

The latest of these, Mr Walker was the Headmaster at 

Burwood Public School until 1962. As well, their first Patron, 

Peter Board, the Director-General of Education also lived 

at Burwood. The two hour walk starts at the State-Listed 

Old Burwood Post Office, near the similarly listed Railway 

Station. Close to Burwood Railway Station and Burwood Plaza 

Shopping Centre. Bring a hat, sunscreen and walking shoes. 


$5 


CAMDEN 

Camden Area Family History Society & Camden Council 

Library Service 

Family Memories 

Narellan Library, cnr Queen & Elyard Street 

Bring along an object your family used and learn more about 

finding your family history. Wheelchair access and parking 

available. 

Tues 24 April 2pm - 3.30pm 

Free 

Bookings Essential: 02 4654 7951 or 

www.library.camden.nsw.gov.au 

Camden Museum 

Amazing Stories: Camden Innovation & Innvention 

Camden Museum, 40 John Street 

Innovation & Invention – a display of examples of innovation 

and the development of new designs, using items drawn from 

the Camden Historical Museum collection. The exhibition will 

be located in cabinets in the Galleria of the Camden Library/ 

Museum complex. Wheelchair access and parking available. 

14 - 29 April Library and Museum hours 

www.library.camden.nsw.gov.au www.camdenhistory.org.au 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 4655 3400 


Mills, milk and movies: innovation and change in the town 

of Camden 

Meet at Camden Library, 40 John Street 

A walking tour looking at industry and change in the northern 

end of the town of Camden. Parking behind library in Larkin 

Place, flat terrain and some paved surfaces. 

14 & 19 April 11am - 12noon 

Free 



Camden Museum 

Camden Historical Society Innovation Show & Tell 

Camden Museum, 40 John Street 

Members and visitors are invited to bring examples of 

Innovation & Invention from their and their families lives. 

Experts will be on hand to explain and describe how various 

curious items worked. The Camden Museum collection will 

also be drawn on to provide examples of new ideas and old. 

Wild & Wacky!! Wheelchair access and parking available. 

Wed 11 April 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 4655 3400 

7.30pm 


Mini Discoverers… Invention 

Camden Library/Museum, 40 John Street 

A hands on workshop for pre-schoolers and their carers, 

looking at items from Camden Museum relating to the theme 

of Invention. 

Tues 24 April 11am - 12noon 

Free 



CAMPBELLTOWN 

Campbelltown Arts Centre 

2012 Heritage Forum 

Cnr Camden and Appin Roads 

Campbelltown Arts Centre’s 2012 Heritage Forum will include 

the announcement of the winner of the 2012 Heritage 

Medallion and presentation by keynote speakers. Wheelchair 

access and toilets available along with free parking. 

Thurs 26 April 7pm 

Free 


Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society Inc 

Innovative Campbelltown Pioneers 

Glenalvon Historic House, 8 Lithgow Street 

You had to be innovative and a strategic thinker to survive as a 

farmer, even in the “granary of the colony” in the early 1800’s. 

The amazing stories of local pioneers including Alexander 

Riley, Thomas Rose, Charles Sturt, James Ruse, and 

Australia’s first public/private joint venture in water retention 

will be told in images and artefacts. Join us for guided tours 

of 1840 Glenalvon and displays. Light refreshments available

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for purchase. Wheelchair friendly, parking available in Council 

or multi-storey carparks. 

14 & 18 April 10am - 2pm 

Voluntary donation 

Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society Inc 

Two Amazing Tours and Tea 

Cattle Tank and Reservoir, Hurley Park, Allman Street 

Explore the innovative solutions to water shortage in 

Campbelltown in the early 1800s. Includes a guided tour of 

the convict built Cattle Tanks and Water Reservoir, followed 

by a lavish Morning Tea and tour of Glenalvon, a classic 

Georgian town house set in heritage gardens. Our displays of 

artefacts, images and agricultural equipment will amaze you. 

Own transport required, wheelchair friendly, parking available 

for Glenalvon in Council (Lithgow St) or multi-storey (Carberry 

Lane) carparks. 


Pre-paid tickets $10 each 


Campbelltown City Council Library 

Creative Campbelltown 

Campbelltown Library, Hurley Street 

This display will reveal the creative side of Campbelltown from 

the past to the present. Included will be popular inventions 

throughout time and how Campbelltown adopted these. Also 

included will be some remarkable innovations and inventions 

from the local area over the years. Accompanying this will be 

a display of the creations from an inventing competition for 

children from Campbelltown. 

14 - 29 April 

Enquiries: 02 4645 4431 

CAMPSIE 

City of Canterbury Library 

Business and Industry - Then and Now 

Campsie Library, 14-28 Amy Street 

Discover through stories and photographs how innovation 

over the years has impacted on the growth of business and 

industry in the City of Canterbury. 

14 April - 11 May Mon – Fri: 10am - 8pm, Sat: 9.30am 

– 4pm, Sun 2pm – 5pm 

Free 

CASTLE HILL 

Castle Hill Heritage Park 355 Committee 

Colony’s first Rebellion and Asylum 

Castle Hill Heritage Park, end of Heritage Park Drive 

Castle Hill Government Farm opened in 1801 and a stone 

barracks was built by 1804 to house the mainly Irish convicts. 

The Irish rebelled on 4 March 1804 and on 5 March took part 

in the Battle of Vinegar Hill. This was the first use of martial 

law in the Colony. After the convicts left in 1811 the barracks 

became the first asylum in the Colony. A re-enactment of the 

rebellion will occur. Food and drinks available for sale. 

Sat 3 March 4pm - 8pm 

Gold coin donation 

CASTLECRAG 

Walter Burley Griffin Society Inc. 

Castlecrag: an innovative urban plan 

Meet outside 136 Edinburgh Road 

In the centenary year of Marion Mahony and Walter Burley 

Griffin winning the National Capital Competition, this guided 

tour of Castlecrag will celebrate Griffin’s innovative plan for 

the Middle Harbour promontory. Bring walking shoes, hat and 

water. 

Sun 29 April 10.30am - 12.30pm 

$20 Adult / $15 Concession 

Bookings Essential: 02 9958 4516 or info@griffinsociety.org 

CHATSWOOD 

Engineering Heritage Committee, Engineers Australia 

Talk: Proving Military Engineering Heritage 

Engineers Auditorium, 8 Thomas Street 

Many reconstructions of historic engineering structures and 

mechanisms have been seen in recent times on television but 

local activity in this field is not widely appreciated. Jeremy 

Sparks of Partridge Event Engineering and Aaron Gordon 

will enlighten us with details of the Sydney edition (named 

for its patron: The Bob Katterpult) of the fearsome mediaeval 

trebuchet, capable of hurling a small car, and the crossbow. 

Dress: armour and chain-mail optional. Refreshments from 

5.30pm. Parking adjacent. 

Mon 16 April 6pm - 7.30pm 

Free 

Willoughby City Council 

Willoughby City 2012 Heritage Awards 

Willoughby City Council, 31 Victor Street 

The Willoughby Heritage Awards recognises excellence in 

design. Held bi-annually, the awards promote sustainable 

design solutions that ensure the significant heritage character 

of the City of Willoughby is maintained and enhanced. Open to 

any built work completed within the last five years within the 

Willoughby local government area, entries can be submitted 

by the owner, architect, designer or builder. Entrants will be 

displayed at Willoughby City Council and an Awards Night is 

held for the presentation of winners. 

5 March - 30 April 9am - 5pm 

Free


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The Concept behind The Concourse 

The Artspace in The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave 

FJMT (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) presents an exhibition 

tracing the design history of Sydney’s newest cultural 

precinct located in the heart of Chatswood. An exhibition of 

plans, drawings and photographs of the building outlines 

the innovations behind this unique design, which is inspired 

by the features of the local natural landscape, including the 

sandstone ridges of Willoughby and the petals of the Waratah 

flower. Richard Francis will present a talk at the exhibition 

on his experience with the project date TBC. Exhibition Hours 

Wed to Fri: 11am – 6pm, Sat: 11am – 5pm, Sun: 11am – 

4pm. Richard Frances Jones, Architect, will present a talk on 

his experience with The Concourse project, date and time to 

be confirmed. 

14 - 29 April 11am - 6pm 

Free 



Willoughby Bicentennial Banners Tour 

The Concourse Civic Pavilion, 409 Victoria Ave 

A public tour of the recently conserved Willoughby Bicentennial 

Banners will be held as part of the Heritage Festival. 

Fourteen fabric banners were sewn, stitched and threaded 

by innovative members of the community to celebrate the 

history of Willoughby up to 1988. Recently conserved to hang 

in one of Sydney’s leading live art and entertainment venues, 

The Concourse, the bicentennial banners are an outstanding 

example of an inventive community project. Date correct as of 

printing. Please visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au for further 

details or changes. 

Tues 24 April 10am - 12pm 

Free 


Willoughby District & Historical Society Inc 

That’s Entertainment: Willoughby in the spotlight! 

Willoughby Museum, 58 Johnson Street 

‘That’s Entertainment’ examines the central role played by 

the City of Willoughby in Australia’s entertainment industry. It 

provides a ‘then’ and ‘now’ story from the first local cinema 

(1908) and Sydney’s pioneer radio station (1923) - claimed 

to be the most powerful transmitter in the world - through 

to the birth of the television industry (1956). It also explores 

Willoughby’s role as a centre for music and theatre. Open 

Sunday 14, 21 and 28 April. 

14 - 28 April 1pm - 4pm 

Adults $5 / Concession $4 / Family $10 

CONCORD 

City of Canada Bay 

Perfecting the Aussie Home 

Concord Library, 60 Flavelle Street 

A display celebrating local innovations which helped to create 

the ideal suburban home. It covers Goddard’s cammerated 

concrete homes, the Victa mower, Toynes rotary clothes hoist 

and other local industries. 

2 - 29 April 9.30am - 5pm 

Free, during Library hours. 

Concord Heritage Society Inc 

There’s a war on!! WWII at home. 

City of Canada Bay Museum, 1 Bent Street 

As the cry “There’s a war on” rang out across the country, 

communities around Australia banded together in an effort 

to support, supply and defend their nation. This is a travelling 

exhibition originally presented by Museums and Galleries 

NSW. It tells the story of how the outbreak of war in 1939 

dramatically changed the lives of everyday Australians and 

helped shape modern day Australia. It is a collection of objects 

that reflect a variety of experiences during these uncertain 

times. The Museum is open every Wednesday and Saturday 

from 10am to 4pm. 

16 April - 17 June 10am - 4pm 

Free - donations appreciated. 

CRONULLA 

Sutherland Shire Libraries 

First Frontier - Peter Turbet Author Talk 

Cronulla Library, 38-60 Croydon Street 

Peter Turbet is a local author and teacher whose interest in 

the development of first settlement in Sydney and its impact 

on indigenous people has resulted in his latest book. The 

relationship with Europeans in those early years created 

conflict and challenged the Aborigines oneness with the land. 

Please join us for this informative talk which looks at the 

adaptations the Aborigines underwent which were to change 

their lives forever. 

Thurs 26 April 6pm - 7.30pm 

Free 


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DARLING HARBOUR 

Australian National Maritime Museum 

Tales from and by the Sea 

Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street 

Visit the museum and be enthralled by storyteller Miles Merrill 

with his unique performance style. Be inspired by tales of 

the museum’s collection including the Cape Bowling Green 

Lighthouse. 11am 12pm and 1pm. 


Free with museum entry. Bookings not necessary. 

DARLING POINT 

Lindesay Management Committee 

Amazing People and First Gothick House 

Lindesay, 1 Carthona Avenue 

Lindesay was the first Gothick house to be built in Australia 

by colonial treasurer, Campbell Drummond Riddell. It set 

the trend for the Victorian Gothick revival in Australia. Tours 

will be given at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Refreshments 

available. Wheelchair access on ground floor. 


NT Members Free / Adults $8 / Children under 12- Free 

Enquiries: 02 9363 2401 

DEE WHY 

Warringah Library Service 

Warringah Stories: Innovation and Invention 

Warringah Library Service, 725 Pittwater Road 

Learn about local identities who have added their own 

contributions to Australia’s history of invention and innovation. 

From cement works to early bush gardens learn more about 

Warringah’s inventive past. On display in the Local Studies 

room during library opening hours. 10am to 9pm Monday to 

Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday and 2pm to 5pm Sunday. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 9pm 

Free 

DOUBLE BAY 

Woollahra Council 

Are you being served The story of Woollahra’s entrepreneurs 

behind the rise of Sydney’s department stores. 

Woollahra Local History Centre, Hugh Latimer Centre, 

Sherbrook Avenue, cnr William Street and New South Head 

Road 

Department stores were an international retailing trend of the 

19th century, and Sydney was not left behind the rest of the 

world, with Welsh immigrant David Jones leading the local 

charge. Many of the men behind these innovative businesses 

were residents of Woollahra and this display looks at these 

retail entrepreneurs, the empires they founded, and their lives 

and homes in Woollahra. The display is only available during 

the opening hours of the Local History Centre which are: 

Mondays and Tuesdays 10am-5pm Thursdays and Fridays 

10am-2.30pm Wednesdays and weekends closed. 

16 - 27 April 10am - 2.30pm 

This is a free event and is open to anyone interested in our 

local history. 

DURAL 

Volunteers of the Pines with the Hills Shire Council 

Roughley House Open Day 

“The Pines”, 656A Old Northern Road 

Visit an 1856 Colonial Homestead lived in by the Roughley 

family for five generations. Step inside time capsule rooms 

to view original contents and see a great example of how 

from humble convict beginnings the Roughleys have lived and 

prospered in the hills district. Limited onsite parking available 

and restricted wheelchair access. 

Sun 29 April 10am - 3.30pm 

$5 includes tea/coffee/cake 

Enquiries: 02 9651 4411 (between 9.30am & 3.30pm) 

Lindesay (Photo: Christopher Shain)


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EARLWOOD 

Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc. 

Why Wolli Works Work - Innovations in natural restoration 

CECAL (Canterbury Earlwood Caring Assn), 15 Clarke Street 

Panel discussion with local practitioners using examples of 

innovations in the Wooli Creek Valley today and over the past 

30 years. Bush restoration from the Bradley sisters to today. 

Waterways, rain gardens, artificial wetlands. Innovation and 

ideas for action. Information and displays. 

Thurs 26 April 7pm - 10pm 




Wolli Works -Workshop and Walk 

Senior Citizens Hall, Homer Street (in Shopping Centre Car 

Park) 

Meet in hall for light refreshments Workshop and information 

session explaining innovations in natural restoration in the 

Wolli Creek Valley. Guided walking tour to visit new and 

established bush regeneration areas, rain gardens and 

artificial wetlands. Easy walking grades through natural 

bushland. Wear good walking shoes. Return to centre for 

‘cuppa’ and further information as needed. Numbers strictly 

limited. 

Sat 28 April 12pm - 4pm 



ENGADINE 

Sutherland Shire Libraries 

Preserving family photos in a digital world 

Engadine Library, 116E Caldarra Ave 

Ever wondered how to care for those precious photographs of 

family, places and events to keep them safe and long lasting 

Join our workshop to explore digital options! We will look at 

techniques for digitally copying your treasured items and 

provide information about computer and online storage and 

retrieval. Now is the time to preserve those memories using 

the latest innovations in photographic and virtual storage 

options. 

Wed 18 April 10am - 11.30am 

Free 


FIVE DOCK 

The Dictionary of Sydney 

Future Sense: Writing history for new information technologies 

Bay Room, Five Dock Library, Garfield Street 

A demonstration of the Dictionary of Sydney: an inventive 

use of new information technology for collecting and 

disseminating historical information and the stories that have 

made Greater Sydney what it is. This will be followed by an 

introductory workshop on the fundamentals of writing for 

digital, on-line history projects such as the Dictionary. 

Wed 18 April 

Free 


12.30pm - 2.30pm 

GLEBE 

Sydney Guided Tours 

A walking tour of the suburb of Glebe 

Cnr Glebe Point Road & Toxteth Road 

Glebe has an interesting history dating from the earliest 

days of the colony of NSW. Hear the story, see the grand 

houses, the variety of architecture of an earlier era and visit a 

charming house now a luxury B & B. It too has a history. Meet: 

the corner of Glebe Point Road and Toxteth Road Bookings 

can also be made at mpfry@ozemail.com.au 


$25 


The Glebe Society Inc 

Six self-guided walks in Glebe 

Glebe 

The Glebe Society’s innovative suite of self-guided walks 

showcasing Glebe’s history and heritage can be accessed via 

www.glebewalks.com.au. Modern Glebe has retained many 

of its grand Victorian homes, Federation houses and modest 

workers’ cottages. These contribute to the unique character 

of the suburb. You can view the walks on our smart phone or 

tablet, or take a print version. Six walks cover social history, 

pocket parks, early architects, foreshore walk, Victorian 

streets capes and geology of Glebe. 

14 - 29 April 8am - 6pm 

GORDON 

Eryldene Historic House and Garden 

Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention - Heritage Week 

Open Weekend 

Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh Street 

At the cutting edge of innovative house and garden design 

100 years ago, Eryldene continues to delight today. Take a 

guided tour and hear about the making of this exquisite place, 

the people who created it and the Waterhouse family who 

lived here. Delight in the exotic teahouse. Share the centenary 

of the Waterhouse wedding by viewing their courtship letters, 

as fresh as they were written 100 years ago. The Garden Cafe 

open. Sunday high teas from 2pm. Bookings recommended. 

14 & 15 April 10am - 4pm 

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adults, 2 children). Cost for Sunday High Teas from 2pm: $22 

per person / $10 child (6-15) – does not include entrance fee. 

Enquiries: 02 9498 2271 

Friends of Tulkiyan with Ku-ring-gai Council 

Open House at State-Listed Tulkiyan 

Tulkiyan Heritage House, 707 Pacific Highway 

See Tulkiyan, Ku-ring-gai’s State Heritage listed house 

museum, complete with original contents. This 1913 Arts 

and Crafts property designed by BJ Waterhouse was home 

for eighty years to the Donaldson family, whose Scottish 

forebears migrated to nineteenth century Victoria. The 

younger Donaldson’s did not marry; together with their elderly 

live-in maid, they grew old in the family home, maintaining the 

original structure and furnishing style. The family story is told 

through reference to the large collection of retained personal 

artefacts. One day only. No additional date. Doors open 10am. 

The house tour takes about 1 hour and runs continuously. 

Last tour entry 3pm. No bookings taken. Limited access; 

patrons must be able to negotiate stairs. 


Full Adult entry $10, concessions available. Includes tea/ 

coffee/cake. 

Enquiries: Ku-ring-gai Council 02 9424 0000 

GYMEA 

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre 

Sutherland - Hazelhurst Heritage Cottage Tours 

782 Kingsway (just off Princes Hwy) 

Discover the stories and history of Hazelhurst and the heritage 

cottage built in 1946 by Ben and Hazel Broadhurst who 

generously bequeathed their 1.4 hectare property and made 

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre possible. Take a 

tour of the cottage, visit the latest exhibitions in the Gallery, 

relax in the parkland gardens and dine in the terrace cafe. 

Family event, refreshments are available along with toilets 

and tour guides. Please see www.hazelhurst.com.au for more 

information or follow us at facebook.com/hazelhurstregional 

or twitter.com/hazelhurst_art. 


Free 

Enquiries: 02 8536 5700 

HABERFIELD 

Haberfield Association 

Haberfield: The First Planned Garden Suburb 

Dalhousie Street 

A major innovation in town-planning was the creation of 

the Garden Suburb. Haberfield was Australia’s first planned 

Garden Suburb “establishing a model for Australia’s suburban 

development in the 20th century” (Australian Heritage 

Commission, 1990). This walking tour will look at the first 

(1901) subdivision of Richard Stanton’s Haberfield Estate 

explaining the Garden Suburb concept. Three houses from 

Haberfield’s Early and Mid Federation periods will be open 

for inspection. Tour notes and afternoon tea will be provided. 

Sat 28 April 1.30pm - 4pm 

$10 

Bookings Essential: 0412 707 898 or vacrow@hotmail.com 

St David’s Uniting Church Haberfield 

Tours of Historic Church Precinct 

51 Dalhousie Street 

A tour of the St David’s historic precinct, including the Church, 

Hall and Ramsay Graveyard. There will be short talks at each 

of the locations on the site, with the opportunity to purchase 

morning/afternoon tea. Parking avilable in nearby streets. 

Wheelchair accessible. 

Sat 28 April 10am & 2pm 

Free – donations welcome 

Enquiries: www.stdavids.org.au 

HORNSBY 

Hornsby Art Society 

Amazing Stories: Our Heritage - Arts Exhibition 

Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, 25 Edgeworth David 

Avenue 

A two week Art Exhibition by the Members of Hornsby Art 

Society focussing on the theme of Our Heritage - natural and 

man-made. This Exhibition will be held at Hornsby Art Society’s 

home at Wallarobba Arts & Cultural Centre, one of the oldest 

homesteads in Hornsby, recently refurbished by Hornsby Shire 

Council as a visual arts facility. For further information including 

Exhibition talks & Opening Night Information visit our website at: 

www.hornsbyartsociety.com.au. Exhibition Open Daily 10am 

- 4pm (24/04 - 06/05/12) Opening Night - Friday 27 April 

from 6pm. 

24 April - 6 May 10am - 4pm 

Free


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Hornsby Shire Historical Society 

Displays relating to an Innovative Council 

Hornsby Council’s 3 main Libraries 

Displays will be organised by the Historical Society and placed 

in Hornsby Council’s three main libraries namely Hornsby, 

Epping and Pennant Hills. The Theme will be Hornsby - an 

Innovative Council. The Society will launch its journal Local 

Colour with the same theme. Displays will be in the Libraries 

during Heritage Week. 


Visitors will be welcomed at the Museum in Kenley Park, 

Normanhurst between 2 -4pm for the Members Monthly 

Meeting and the launch of Local Colour with the theme 

Hornsby - an Innovative Council. Gold coin donation towards 

afternoon tea. 

HUNTERS HILL 

Association Discover Hunters Hill 

Innovation & Invention 

Hunters Hill is situated on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour, 

surrounded on three sides by the Lane Cove and Parramatta 

Rivers. Recognised as one of the nation’s most significant 

heritage areas, Hunters Hill has its own stories to tell about 

Innovations and Inventions that helped shape a nation. 

Special events have been organized for this year’s Heritage 

Festival, including river cruises, walks, a bike ride, musical 

entertainment, exhibitions and inspections of museums and 

historic buildings. The association Discover Hunters Hill is 

helping to coordinate activities in Hunters Hill as part of the 

National Trust’s Heritage Festival – ‘Innovation & Invention’. 

14 April - 29 April 

Enquiries: For a full listing of what’s on and for the latest 

news and information, please visit the Discover Hunters 

Hill community website at www.huntershill.com.au or email 

dhh.admin@gmail.com 


The French Village Walk 

Meet Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra Street 

Led by local guides this walk features the public buildings, 

houses and small streets in the Town Hall precinct. The walk 

included inspections of the National Trust’s Vienna Cottage 

(1871), The Historical Society Museum at the Town Hall 

(1866), The Congregational Church (1876) and All Saints 

Church (1888). Lunch is available in the village. Note: This 

walk can be combined with the afternoon cruise ‘Exploring 

the Lane Cove River’. 

Sun 15 April 10am – 12.30pm 

By donation 

Bookings Essential: Brian 0425 342 561 


Exploring the Lane Cove River Cruises 

Meet at Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra Street 

All aboard Sydney Heritage Fleet’s historic vessel ‘Protex’ 

(c1908) for a leisurely cruise up the Lane Cove River and into 

the National Park. Commentary and refreshments provided. 

Numbers limited so book early. 

Sun 15 April 2pm - 5pm Note: Can be combined with 

‘French Village Walk’ above. 

Sun 22 April 9am – 12noon 

Cost: $35/pp 

Bookings Essential: Brian 0425 342 561 

Bike North 

A Slow Ride Around Hunters Hill 

Meet at Figtree Park, cnr Ryde Rd and Matthew St (near the 

Shell Service Station) 

Distance about 15km, easy grade. A gentle amble through 

the back streets of Hunters Hill through to Clarkes Point 

Reserve in Woolwich and back. There will be a coffee break 

in Clarkes Point Reserve: you can buy take-away coffee 

from the Deckhouse Cafe or bring a thermos/morning tea. 

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult carer 

(requirement of Bike NSW’s insurer). Please make sure your 

bike is in good order, and carry a spare tube and pump, in 

case of a puncture. The ride will be cancelled if it looks like 

rain: phone if in doubt. 

Sat 21 April 

Free 

Bookings Essential: Alister 0422 468 108 

Start 9.30am; return 12:30pm 

Friends of Gladesville Hospital 

Gladesville Hospital Walks 

Victoria Road, Gladesville 

Led by the Chair of Friends of Gladesville Hospital. 

Sat 14 April 11am – 1.30pm (Meet at car park opposite 

Banjo Paterson Restaurant, Punt Road, Gladesville. 

Sat 28 April 

Car Park, Victoria Road, Gladesville) 

Gold coin donation (for repairs to The Priory) 

Bookings Essential: Peter 0434 673 101 

12noon – 2.30pm (Meet at Main Entrance 

Friends of Kellys Bush 

Spotting Tour Birds and Creatures @ Kellys Bush 

Meet Weil Park, end of Prince George Parade, Woolwich 

Kelly’s Bush is an iconic bushland remnant on the Parramatta 

River, with ancient relics, wildflowers and bush tracks leading 

down to the waterfront. Join Andy Burton for a guided tour. 

Suitable for children and adults. Bring your binoculars and 

your enthusiasm! 

Wed 18 April 8am – 9am 

By donation

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Bookings Essential as numbers limited: Liz 02 9817 0065 

Hunters Hill Anglican Parish 

All Saints Church (1888) 

Corner Ferry and Ambrose Streets 

Visit this magnificent Church designed by colonial architect, 

John Horbury Hunt, with its rare Bevington organ and stained 

glass windows. 

Sun 15 April 11am - 4 pm 


By donation 

Enquiries: Church Office 02 9817 2167 

Hunters Hill Anglican Parish and Jane Austen Society 

of Australia 

Jane Austen Concert - A Very Superior Performance 

All Saints Anglican Church, 2 Ambrose Street, Hunters Hill 

Join the Hunters Hill Anglican Parish and the Jane Austen 

Society of Australia for a delightful musical performance on 

the harp, piano and organ from Jane Austen’s era, along 

with readings from her novels and letters. The concert will be 

followed by a delicious High Tea and champagne. 

Sun 29 April 2pm 

$35 ($30 for Jane Austen Society members or concession 

holders). 

Bookings Essential: 02 9817 2167 or 02 9380 5894 

Hunters Hill Congregational Community Church 

Congregational Church (1876) 

Corner Alexandra and Ferdinand Streets 

Open for inspection. Enjoy this beautiful church with its 

unusual white sandstone quarried locally. 

Sun 15 April 11am - 12noon, including morning tea in 

the Church’s beautiful garden. 

Sun 29 April 11am - 12noon 

Free 

Enquiries: Church Office 02 9817 2282 

Hunters Hill Council 

Passy Champagne Garden Party 

Passy House, Number 1 Passy Avenue 

Passy Champagne Garden Party at Passy (c.1856) to 

celebrate the early presence of the French and the 150 Year 

Sesquicentenary of Hunters Hill Council. 

Sunday 18 March 4.30pm - 6.30pm 

$80 per person 

Enquiries: Tracey at Hunters Hill Council 02 9879 9400 

Hunters Hill Historical Society Inc 

Nora Heysen 

Museum, Hunters Hill Town Hall 

Nora Heysen broke with the landscape painting tradition of her 

father Sir Hans Heysen and in1938 became the first woman 

to win the Archibald Prize for portraiture. During World War 

II she was the first female official war artist. She completed 

170 works of art now in the Australian War Memorial. The 

year 2011 was the 100th anniversary of her birth. She died in 

2003 having lived in Hunters Hill for more than half of her life. 

Only open Monday to Friday. 

16 - 28 April 10am - 12pm 

Donation 

Hunters Hill Theatre 

‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ by Maurice Berger; 

directed by Lynn Trainor 

Meet Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret Street, Woolwich 

Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s off to the Theatre we go! Introduce children 

to the wonderful world of the theatre with a classic favourite. 

Opportunity to meet the cast in character 

Sat 21 April 11am, 2pm and 4pm 

By donation; light food and drinks available for purchase 

Bookings Essential and open on 19 March 2012: 

02 9879 7765 or via the Theatre’s website 

www.huntershilltheatre.com.au 

Hunters Hill Trust 

Cruising the Foreshores of Hunters Hill 

Meet Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill 

A relaxing cruise aboard the Rosman Ferry ‘Lithgow’ (1927). 

Commentary by local guides, pointing out the many places of 

interest. Numbers limited so book early. 

Wed 18 April 2pm – 5pm 

$35 including refreshments. 

Bookings Essential: Brigid 02 9816 3168 

National Trust Vienna Cottage Committee 

Illustrated Talk on Palladio’s villas 

Hunters Hill RSL Hall, cnr Ady and Alexandra Sts 

Scott Carlin will speak on the villas of Andrea Palladio (1510- 

1580) the ‘renaissance’ of a Classical Roman tradition based 

on literary sources and study of ancient buildings, which 

suited the ambitions of those who secured country estates 

in Venice’s new land empire. Transposed to Britain by Inigo 

Jones in the 1610s-20s and Lord Burlington a century later, 

Palladianism was part of the architectural vocabulary of 

Macquarie period architects such as Francis Greenway and 

Henry Kitchen. 

Sun 22 April 2.30pm 

$10 includes refreshments 

Enquiries: 02 9816 1794 or jabirch@bigpond.com


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Riverside Organic Food and Farmers Market 

Riverside Girls High School, cnr Victoria and Huntleys Point 

Roads, Huntleys Point 

Sat 14 April 9am – 3pm 



Free 

Enquiries: 02 9999 2226 

SPASM Museum 

The Society for the Preservation of the Artefacts of Surgery 

and Medicine 

Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Road, Gladesville 

The museum consists of heritage items and memorabilia 

from both the hospital and non-hospital sectors of nursing 

and medicine, housed in heritage buildings in the grounds of 

the old Gladesville Hospital. 

Sat 14 April 1pm – 3pm 

Sat 28 April 10am – 12noon 

Bookings Essential: www.spasmmuseum.org.au 

HURSTVILLE 

Hurstville City Library Museum & Gallery 

Imaginative Inventions! 

Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street 

Discover fascinating and ground breaking Australian 

inventions of the past century. Learn about inventions that 

were used in the home, in the office and on the farm. Get 

creative using recycled materials to make your own futuristic 

invention that could be used in the next 100 years! (Please 

bring your own recycled materials). Wheelchair access 3hour 

parking available next door. 

Sat 21 April 10.30am - 12.30pm 

For 7 - 12 years $5 per child 


Hurstville City Library, Museum & Gallery 

The Best Thing Since.... Innovations & Inventions 

Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street 

Illustrated talk about ingenious inventions and disastrous 

designs that have shaped our local community and beyond. 

From the success of the automated baking process to the 

failed construction of oyster claires, St George district has had 

its fair share of hopeful inventors and innovators. Discover 

success and failure stories from the Hills Hoist and Victa 

Rotary Mower to the Cane Toad and Meatpie with inbuilt 

sauce. Selection of Inventions that played a critical role in 

St George will be on display. Wheelchair access and 3 hour 

parking available next door. Refreshments available. 


Free 


KINGS CROSS 

City of Sydney 

Innovative Women: Violet McKenzie 

Kings Cross Library, Level 1, 50-52 Darlinghurst Road 

Join City Historian, Dr. Lisa Murray, as she talks about the life 

and work of Australia’s first female electrical engineer. From 

setting up her own electrical contracting business in 1918, 

through to her contribution to radio, the WWII effort, and 

technical training for women, this is the story of a remarkable 

Sydneysider. An associated display will be at Kings Cross 

Library throughout April. Wheelchair access available. Light 

refreshments provided. 

Wed 18 April 6pm - 7pm 

Free 


LA PEROUSE 

Friends of the Laperouse Museum Inc. 

La Perouse - Innovation, Technology and More! 

Meet on the verandah - La Perouse Museum, Anzac Parade, 

opposite the Boatshed Cafe 

La Perouse has an amazing History from the Indigenous 

Culture to the arrival of the first Europeans. But it has more 

! Astronomy came with the arrival of the French, the era of 

the telegraph, defence and aviation brought innovation and 

technology to La Perouse. Take a walk with Friends of the 

Laperouse Museum and hear these amazing stories, followed 

by morning tea. After the event, join National Parks with a visit 

to the Museum or a Bare Island Tour. 

Sun 15 April 10.30am - 12pm 

Walk is free. There is a cost for museum entry and Bare Island. 



Bare Island Fort Day 

Anzac Parade - Bare Island 

Join the National Parks and wildlife Service in celebrating the 

history and early innovation of this unique fortification. The 

Bare Island Fort Day will include re-enactments including 

musket, cannon firing and amazing stories from the 73rd 

regiment. The day will include displays by the Randwick 

Historical Society, the Telstra museum “Morse Coders” 

who demonstrate their trade and will tell how this invention 

brought the world closer together. The day will include self 

guided tours of the fort and more... Those who attend the 

Bare Island Day will receive free entry to the Laperouse 

Museum located in the Botany Bay National Park on the 15th 

April 2012. 


Tickets are sold on the day at the gate to Bare Island Fort. 

Adults $10 / $8 Concession & Children.

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LANE COVE 

Lane Cove Historical Society 

Walking West Lane Cove 

Carisbrook House Museum, 334 Burns Bay Road 

See the site and remains of the original Figtree Bridge built 

in 1885. Take a bush walk along the Lane Cove River and 

discover the part the river played in developing industry in 

Lane Cove. Visit Lane Cove’s early industrial sites and discover 

the companies involved, including a tannery and a woodpipe 

company. Hear the story of Blackmans Park. See a number of 

historic houses in lane Cove West. View early photographs of 

the area and river. Wear walking shoes and bring water. 

Sun 29 April 10.30am - 12.30pm 

$10 per person includes a Lane Cove tour map. 


Lane Cove Historical Society with The Traditional Tool 

Group 

Imagination, Perspiration & Innovation: Carisbrook House 

Museum presents Technology from a manual world 

Carisbrook House Museum, 334 Burns Bay Road 

View hand tools used in the late 19th & early 20th centuries, 

collected by the Traditional Tool Group and displayed in 

Sydney’s only Victorian House Museum. Take a tour of the 

furnished house and hear how life was lived in the Victorian 

era. Enjoy a walk or picnic in the waterfront grounds of 

the house. See demonstrations of the tools in use (ring for 

details of times). Open Saturday and Sunday, other days by 

appointment only. Parking available on site, disabled access 

and toilet facilities. Group bookings and refreshments by 

appointment. 


Adults $8 / Concession $4 / Family $17 


LEWISHAM 

Mark Matheson 

A ‘mildly amazing place’ 

Lewisham Railway Station 

Lewisham is a junction for EVERY form of infrastructure 

— road and rail, canal and tram, gas and electricity, sewer 

and incineration. And it was also a suburb of scientists, 

astronomers and university men. One state premier and 

twelve Members of Parliament also chose to reside in this 

once-desirable ‘healthy and aristocratic’ suburb. Mark 

Matheson, former editor with the Royal Australian Historical 

Society, leads this walking tour and reveals information from 

the council minutes and contemporary newspapers. 

Thurs 14 April 10am - 12.15pm 

$5 includes illustrated brochure 


LINDFIELD 

Music Committee of Lindfield Tryon Road Uniting 

Church 

Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” 

Lindfield Tryon Road Uniting Church, cnr Tryon & Nelson 

Roads 

A grand performance of Handel’s greatest choral work - 

‘Messiah’. Dr Paul Paviour OAM conducting 80 voices; 

Heather Moen-Boyd at the console of the Heritage Pipe Organ; 

professional soloists and instrumentalists. A mighty evening. 

Hear the whole Bible Story in Song. Learn of the Amazing 

Story of the First Church in Lindfield and of its glorious 

Lindfield Jackson Heritage Pipe Organ. Limited wheelchair 

access - street parking and one block from community car 

park at Lindfield Railway. Refreshments to follow. Bookings 

advisable. 


Adults $30 / Children $15 / Family of 4 $50 

Bookings Essential: Geoff 02 9498 2888 or 

Heather 02 9880 2457 

LOFTUS 

Sydney Tramway Museum 

Sydney’s Trams - Innovation & Invention 

2 Pitt St & Rawson Ave (adjacent Loftus Railway Station) 

Vintage Tramrides - North towards Sutherland, South to The 

Royal National Park, plus trams on display, photographs of 

tram travel scenes and related items on display. Picnic Area 

(incl. bbq), refreshments kiosk, souvenir shop. Suns. & Public 

Hols. 10am-5pm, Weds. & School Hol. Weekdays 10am- 

3pm, Sat. 14th (extra day) - 10am-4pm. Museum website 

- www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au. Tel. 9542 3646, Fax. 

9545 3390. 

8 - 29 April 10am - 5pm 

Day Ticket (includes tramrides) - Adult $15 / Concession $10 

/ Child $8. 

Group bookings enquiries only - 02 9542 3604


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MANLY 

Manly Art Gallery & Museum 

On The Beach: Gems from the Manly Swimwear Collection 

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve 

An exhibition exploring Manly’s unique collection of swimwear 

and beach paraphernalia. From the woollen ‘neck to knees’ 

of the Edwardian era, to the skimpy ‘itsy bitsy’ bikini - 

Manly’s collection documents the evolving fashions and 

styles of swimwear and our changing relationship with the 

beach. Innovation and invention through changing design 

and materials used in swimwear will be on display for all to 

see! Curated by Sarah Johnson with Lorraine Foster. Closed 

Mondays. 

2 Sept 2011 - 14 Aug 2012 10am - 5pm 

Free 

Manly Congregational Church 

Another Hymn-a-thon From A to Z 

Manly Congregational Church, Cnr Sydney Rd & Whistler St 

Following the success of 2011’s event, Manly Congregational 

Church is holding “Another Hymn-a-thon from A to Z”. In 

keeping with the “Amazing stories: Innovation” theme, the 

forefathers of the Congregational denomination in Australia 

built the first Church in Manly in 1862. One of the first pipe 

organs was installed in 1914 when electricity was connected. 

Hear “amazing stories” through old well-known hymns with 

organist, Peter Wilkinson and his son David, on keyboard and 

sing-a-long at an afternoon of nostalgia and entertainment. 

Sun 15 April 2pm - 3.30pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 4369 0212 or 0407 905 014 

Manly Council 

Manly Aboriginal Heritage Talk & Walk 

Shell Sculpture in front of Manly Wharf, Manly Wharf, East 

Esplanade 

Manly has a rich and diverse history and Karen’s Historic 

Walking tour will take you on a journey starting from 1788. 

Manly has a lot of “Firsts” and “Amazingly Innovative” stories 

that include the first encounter between the British and 

Aboriginal women, the first Aquarium in the colony, the first 

National Seminary. But wait there is more! Manly had a Castle, 

Hampton Court Mazes, Camera Obscuras, Submarines in 

pools and much more all inspired and created by innovative 

people. 

Sat 14 April 10.30am -12pm 

Sat 21 April 10.30am -12pm 

Free 


Manly Council 

Amazing Stories of the Manly Ferries 

Manly Library, Market Lane 

In their heyday, the much-loved Manly ferries were among 

the most advanced in design in the world. Find out some 

of the stories behind the South Steyne, the Dee Why, the 

Baragoola and the Brighton. Library Opening Hours: Monday 

to Wednesday 9.30am - 8pm, Thursday and Friday 9.30am - 

5pm, Saturday 9.30am - 4pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm and public 

holidays CLOSED. 

14 - 29 April 9.30am - 5pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 9976 1722 

Manly Council 

Manly Indigenous Heritage Talk & Walk 

Manly Library Meeting Room, Market Lane 

Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office’s Education Officer to 

hear a talk on the Aboriginal’s of the area and the coming 

of the white sails. This story telling journey will begin with a 

presentation at the Manly Library Meeting Room and includes 

a walk via Eastern Hill to Collins Flat Beach and surrounds. 

Bring water; wear good walking shoes and hat. 

Sun 22 April 

Free. 


9.30am - 12.30pm 

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 

St Andrew’s Heritage Organ Recital 

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 56 Raglan Street 

Organ recital by Karl Klein. Talk on history of St Andrew’s and 

organ. Afternoon tea to follow. 


An offering will be taken for church restoration. 

Enquiries: 02 9976 2801 

MAROUBRA 

Cape Banks Family History Society Inc 

Open Day / Beginner’s Workshop 

Research Centre, 113A Paine Street 

Open Day 10am-4pm with a Beginner’s Workshop from 

11am-1pm. Free handouts will be available. Visitors are 

invited to come and see our Research Centre and look at our 

resources. 


Free

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Randwick and District Historical Society 

Mina Wylie: an amazing story 

Bowen Library, 669 - 673 Anzac Parade 

Marcell Jacobs from the NSW Hall of Champions will speak 

about the amazing Mina Wylie, from South Coogee in 

Sydney’s east. Mina was one of Australia’s first two female 

Olympic swimming representatives. She and Fanny Durack 

attended the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, where 

women’s swimming events were being held for the first time. 

Durack won a gold medal and Wylie a silver medal. 



Randwick City Library 

Mina Wylie Exhibition Launch 

Bowen Library Maroubra, 669-673 Anzac Parade 

Coogee’s own Olympic heroine, Mina Wylie, paid her own way 

to the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, along with Fanny Durack. 

The women swam their way into the history books, becoming 

gold and silver swimming medalists. The exhibition will mark 

100 years of Mina Wylie’s innovative Olympic achievement, 

being a local Coogee girl. Mina’s family connections to our 

own famous Wylie’s Baths at Coogee will also be showcased. 

The exhibition will be launched at 12noon followed by light 

luncheon. 

21 April - 31 Oct 12noon 

Exhibition Free during Bowen library opening hours 

www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library 


MARRICKVILLE 

Marrickville Heritage Promotions Committee 

Marrickville Medal 

Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road 

The Marrickville Medal for Conservation has been awarded 

annually since 1995. It celebrates built conservation works 

completed in the preceding 3 years that contribute to the 

understanding and preservation of Marrickville’s rich cultural 

and architectural heritage. The evening includes an exhibition 

of the Medal entries, presentation of the awards, guest 

speaker and the complimentary opening of the Marrickville 

Urban Photography Competition (MUPC) exhibition 

showcasing images of the unique historic environment of 

the area. The winners of MUPC will also be announced. Light 

refreshments served. 

Thurs 26 April 6pm - 8.30pm 

Free 


Marrickville Heritage Society Inc 

Bumper Yarns: the Life and Times of Frank ‘Bumper’ Farrell 

Herb Greedy Hall, 79 Petersham Road 

In Larry Writer’s colourful biography of Bumper Farrell, 

he writes: ‘Fighting was just something kids did on the 

rambunctious streets of Marrickville’. It was his early training 

ground for a career in the police force where he became the 

‘roughest toughest street cop Australia has ever seen’. Off 

the beat he played Rugby League for Newtown and Australia. 

Larry Writer’s talk will make reference to some characters in 

his earlier work, ‘Razor’ recently a TV miniseries. Wheelchair 

access from Fletcher Street Marrickville. Street parking also 

in Fletcher Street. Council carpark adjacent to St Brigids 

Catholic Church Marrickville Road Marrickville. 

Sat 21 April 10.15am – 12noon 

Free. No bookings required. 

Marrickville Library and History Services 

The New South Wales School Buildings of William E. Kemp, 

1880-1896 

Marrickville Library, cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds 

William Kemp’s school designs broke with the Gothic tradition 

to introduce new architectural styles, incorporated natural 

lighting and ventilation systems, and used affordable, local 

materials. Kirsten Orr, University of Technology, Sydney, will 

examine the effectiveness and functionality of his inventive 

and innovative designs in the context of late-nineteenth 

century and early-twentieth century standards for school 

buildings. She will argue that Kemp’s work contributed 

significantly to the development of the Federation style, which 

later came to characterise suburban Australia. 

16 - 18 April 6.30pm - 8pm 

Free 



Marrickville: Industry and Innovation 


Marrickville has a long history as a manufacturing hub, with 

numerous industrial sites dotting its historical landscape. This 

is signified no better than by the Marrickville Manufacturers 

Exhibition of 1935, that showcased not only manufacturers 

from the district, but illustrated Marrickville as the ideal 

location for setting up shop. This display will explore the 

1935 exhibition and the history of companies that took part, 

including Fowlers Potteries, Sydney Steel, Vicars Woollen Mills 

and General Motors. 

16 - 29 April 10am - 8.30pm 

Free 



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Brickmaking in Marrickville: Innovation and Invention 


Drawing on his book The Brickmasters 1788-2008, Ron 

Ringer will explore invention and innovation within the 

brickmaking industry. A large industry for the region, with 

major brickpits and factory sites located at Marrickville, St 

Peters and Tempe this talk will explore the social impacts of 

the industry for the locality. Looking at companies including 

Austral Bricks, and innovations such as steam-powered 

machinery this talk will trace brickmaking over the past 200 

years. 

Mon 16 April 11am - 12.30pm 

Free 



New Ways with Oral History – Illuminating our past with words 


Paula Hamilton is Director School of Public History at 

the University of Technology Sydney. She is a leading 

proponent of the role of oral history in capturing our history 

both communally and personally. She regularly speaks on 

innovations in the field notably with the Australian Historical 

Society and she supervises the work of UTS students. In her 

talk she will highlight what’s new in the practice of Australian 

oral history and demonstrate some of the more notable 

innovations. 

Mon 23 April 11am - 12.30pm 

Free 



Marrickville Vietnamese Butchers Project 


A group of University of Technology Sydney students 

documented the unique story of Marrickville’s first Vietnamese 

butchers – a modern chapter in the every-evolving food 

culture that is Marrickville. This talk on the Marrickville 

Vietnamese Butchers Project tells the story of the butchers as 

well as the story behind the getting of the story. 

Thurs 26 April 11am - 12.30pm 

Free 



Stephanie Jones - Industrial photographer 


Local industrial photographer and corporate photo book 

specialist, discussing her recently published work on 

Petersham factory heritage and her upcoming work on 

Marrickville architecture. Stephanie Jones brings a modern, 

highly artistic approach to the visual recording of historic and 

heritage architecture and in this presentation she will share 

some of her techniques. 

Sat 28 April 11am - 12.30pm 

Free 



Future Sense: Writing History for new information technologies 

Marrickville Library, Cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds 

A presentation introducing the Dictionary of Sydney as an 

inventive example of an on-line, digital repository of historical 

information and stories about Greater Sydney; the stories that 

have made Sydney what it is. The presentation will be followed 

by an introductory workshop on the fundamental skills 

required to write historical articles for on-line repositories. 

Thurs 26 April 

Free 


12.30pm - 2.30pm 

MENAI 

Willoughby City Band 

Heritage music Parc Menai 

Parc Menai, Menai Marketplace Allison Crescent 

Heritage council is pleased to have a concert in Parc Menai 

music rotunda. This is a celebration of community music 

making in the Menai district. The area of Menai Market place 

was original opened by a brass band and so we celebrate the 

event with a brass band with community school big band. 

Something for everyone’s musical taste. Parking is available 

in the Market place. Fast food outlets and restaurants are 

nearby. Wheel chair access is straight from car park via a 

ramp. You can bring food and picnic baskets and make a day 

of it if you please. Concert is late afternoon so you may like 

to come after sport or other activities made on the day. Just 

bring a rug and enjoy the beautiful bush land setting. 

Sun 22 April 3pm – 6pm 

Free 

Enquiries: Barbara 0418 251 732 or Dawn 02 9543 1060 

MONA VALE 

Pittwater Library Service 

Pittwater – Now & Then: Celebrating the first 20years of 

Pittwater Council, a photographic exhibition 

Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street 

Pittwater Council became a reality in 1992, after the first 

secession in New South Wales for almost 100 years. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 6pm 

Free

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Pittwater Library Service 

The Story of Bob Waterer and his Family 1803-2010 

Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street 

Local Historian, Nan Bosler will be speaking about “The Story 

of Bob Waterer and his Family 1803-2010”. This is one 

family’s story that can trace its heritage back to a member of 

the Broken Bay clan led by Bungaree. 

Thurs 26 April 6.30pm 

Free 


NEUTRAL BAY 

Nutcote 

May Gibbs: Innovator 

The Gift Shop, 5 Wallaringa Ave 

The talk will focus on May Gibbs innovation as an artist, 

paying particular attention to her (now out-of-print) book 

“Prince Dandelion” and its use of garden puns. No wheelchair 

access and limited parking available. 

Sat 14 April 12 noon 

$10 


NEWINGTON 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority 

A Working Life at Newington Armory 

Newington Armory, Jamison Street 

A fully guided program is offered of this former armament 

depot that is now a treasured heritage precinct on the edge of 

the Parramatta River. The program will consist of: 

• Easy level guided walk through the buildings of the 1897 

precinct with a short talk with a former Navy employee & 

historian. Includes a walk through the lamp tunnels of the 

original gunpowder magazine. 

• Heritage train tour aboard modern carriages pulled by a 

1964 electric locomotive, with a stop where passengers 

can alight and explore the building 39 display of missiles 

and other historical items. 

• Armory Gallery visit – showcasing the Art Express – an 

exhibition of HSC artworks with Curator and Student Artist 

talks. 


Adults $25 / Concession $20 

Bookings Essential: 02 9714 7888 individual and group 

bookings welcome. 

NORTH PARRAMATTA 


Parramatta Lecture Series 2012: The Fabric of Society: 

Australia’s quilt heritage and the history of the women who 

made them 

Northcott Conference & Function Centre, 1 Fennell St 

The Parramatta Lecture Series 2012 will highlight the 

history of women’s work in its many facets, with a focus on 

colonial times. Dr Annette Gero, historian and author of “The 

Fabric of Society - Australia’s Quilt Heritage from Convict 

Times to 1960” has been documenting and collecting quilts 

since 1982. She curated a stunning exhibition shown at 

Old Government House in 2000. The thread that holds this 

patchwork of Australian history together is that every story 

told includes the making of a quilt. Each story draws on 

women’s memories, diaries, their letters to relatives, official 

records, newspaper and magazine articles reflecting the 

current domestic influences. On display during the talk will 

be an exact replica of a coverlet held in the National Trust 

collection, originally made by Frederica Josephson and 

beautifully recreated by The Sydney Quilt Study Group. Dr 

Gero will have copies of her books for sale. 

Sat 21 April 10.30am - 11.30am 

NT Members $10 / Non Members $15 


Dr Annette Gero


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NORTH SYDNEY 

Mary MacKillop Place 

Mary MacKillop Place Open Day 

7-11 Mount Street 

Visit Mary MacKillop Place and celebrate our shared heritage. 

Explore the Museum’s new gallery and latest interactive 

technology. Step back in time to Colonial Australia and 

discover the resourcefulness of the Sisters of St Joseph 

in providing education to remote communities throughout 

Australia. Take a guided tour around the beautiful heritage 

buildings including the Chapel and Alma Cottage, Mary 

MacKillop’s home from 1884 to 1909. Follow the Kids’ Trail 

and relax in the Gift Shop & Cafe. Enjoy a day with the family! 


Free 

Enquiries: 02 8912 4878 or mackillop@sosi.org.au 

North Sydney Council 

This Modern Life: a walking tour of North Sydney’s most 

interesting flat buildings 

Walk begins Henry Lawson Reserve, southern end of Blues 

Point Road, Blues Point 

Australians have had a love / hate relationship with flat 

dwellings since the 1900s. North Sydney is home to some 

of the earliest, most interesting and controversial flats in 

Australia. This foreshore walk begins at Blues Point Tower 

with a discussion of Harry Seidler’s modernist vision for 

McMahons Point and ends at the Quarterdeck in Kirribilli, built 

on the site of Edmund Barton’s home. Along the way walkers 

will take in beautiful flats from the 1920s and 1930s. This 

walk will be lead by Council Historian Dr Ian Hoskins and will 

be repeated on 29 April 9.45 - 12.30. Walk has stairs and 

gradients. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat and water. 

Distance is approx 3 kms. 

24 & 29 April 9.45am - 12.30pm 

Free 


Stanton Library / North Sydney Council 

This Modern Life: An exhibition exploring the history of flats 

in North Sydney 

North Sydney Heritage Centre, Level 1, Stanton Library, 234 

Miller Street 

Flats were an innovation in urban form that transformed 

Sydney through the 20th century. North Sydney led the way 

in their development. Often located near the foreshores, 

early dwellings offered commuters modern homes close 

to the city. Post-war buildings such as Blues Point Tower 

epitomised new planning ideals and raised vexed issues of 

heritage preservation. This exhibition explores these issues 

and features highlights from the Heritage Centre’s collection 

of original inter-war architectural drawings and plans. The 

North Sydney Heritage Centre is open during Stanton Library 

opening hours which vary during the week and weekends. 

Check the website www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au for details 

23 April - 30 Sept 9am - 9pm (check for variation) 

Free 

Stanton Library / North Sydney Council 

This Modern Life: Two talks about the history of flats in Sydney 

and beyond 

Stanton Library, 234 Miller Street 

Australians have had a love / hate relationship with flat 

dwellings which have symbolised cosmopolitanism and 

rational planning or urban degradation and overdevelopment. 

Heritage and urban history experts Sheridan Burke, Director 

of Godden Mackay Logan P/L, and Caroline Butler Bowden, 

co-author of Homes in the Sky: Apartment Living in Australia, 

will talk about the history of flat development overseas and in 

Sydney with particular reference to North Sydney which saw 

some of the earliest flat dwellings in the city. 


Free 

OTFORD 

Bulgo Beach Protection League 

Innovation and a Little Invention 

Meet at Cr. Lady Wakehurst Dr & Domville Rd 

Enjoy a medium difficulty 1.2km walk down the escarpment 

to the beach and tour the heritage listed shacks and learn 

about the trials, innovations and inventions of the early to 

modern day inhabitants. Bring a hat, sunscreen and drinking 

water. Morning tea and a BBQ lunch are provided free. Sturdy 

footwear is required. Allow 4 hr. duration. Further details 

will be supplied at the time of booking. We try to keep the 

numbers to around 60 visitors. 


Free 

Bookings Essential: 02 9525 0449 or George 02 4294 7293 

OYSTER BAY 

Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc. 

Green Point Observatory Open Day 

Green Point Observatory, Corner Green Point & Caravan Head 

Roads 

Visit a working astronomical observatory. Safely observe the 

Sun through filtered telescopes (weather permitting). Hourly 

lectures and DVD presentations. Complimentary tea/coffee 

and biscuits. Soft drinks available at nominal cost. Limited 

free parking. No bookings required. 


Free

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PALM BEACH 

Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning Inc. 

Stories from the Bible Garden 

Meet at entrance to Bible Garden, Mitchell Road 

Take a walk with Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & 

Learning around the Palm Beach Bible Garden and also see 

some historic buildings in surrounding streets. This innovative, 

inspiring Garden is a quiet, contemplative Christian Garden, 

containing plants of the Bible labelled with biblical references. 

Parking available, good walking shoes required, Refreshments 

provided. 

Fri 20 April 9.45am - 1.30pm 

$15 


PARRAMATTA 

Camwest 

Parramatta Heritage Ride 

8am Tudor Gates, George St entrance to Parramatta Park 

A fabulous 4 hour tour around Parramatta’s beautiful historical 

buildings – both the well known and the not-so-well-known. 

And what better way to do it than by bicycle We pass more 

than 40 sites of historical significance, including Australia’s 

3 oldest buildings. Hear about Parramatta’s vital role in the 

survival of the European colony and of its colourful characters. 

The ride is about 20km, easy paced, with a mix of on-road 

and off-road. It includes several stops and commentary. The 

fee includes entry for a short tour of Old Government House. 

We finish with coffee in the Park Café. Own bike in working 

order, helmet, water and snacks are essential. Children must 

be accompanied by a parent or responsible carer. 


$10. Bookings essential through www.trybooking.com/BAAJ 

Enquiries: 0438 856 880 

NSW Lancers Memorial Museum 

From the Boer War to New Guinea and Borneo with the NSW 

Lancers, Australia’s oldest surviving and most decorated 

regiment. 

Lancer Barracks, 2 Smith Street 

Take a walk through Australia’s military history, from the Boer 

War to the SW Pacific in 1945, at Commonwealth Heritage 

Listed Lancer Barracks, a Governor Macquarie precinct. View 

items never previously on public display from the Museum’s 

heritage listed collection, including historic armoured 

vehicles. Military historians will bring to life the Lancers rich 

active service history with talks at 10am, noon and 2pm. 

Adjacent to Parramatta railway station; parking available; light 

refreshments available. 


Adults $7.50 / Children & Concession $5 / Family (2 adults 2 

children) $15 Enquiries: enquiries@lancers.org.au 


Ghost Night 

Old Government House Parramatta, Pitt Street entrance 

The Governors & their households left Parramatta in 1855 

but their presence still haunts the house. Explore this 212 

year old Georgian mansion by candlelight and hear strange 

tales from the site’s long history, revisit the scene of a tragic 

accident and witness places within the house where psychics 

and guides have had ghostly encounters. Reflect on your own 

experiences over supper. 

Fri 20 April 7.30pm - 10.30pm 

$27 NT Members / $30 Adults, including guided tour, food 

and drinks. Bookings Essential: 02 9635 8149 

Parramatta & District Historical Society Inc. 

“The Banjo is not Dead” 

Hambledon Cottage House Museum, cnr Gregory Place & 

Hassall St 

Cliff Crane will perform the works of Australia’s legendary 

bush poet, Banjo Paterson, concentrating on Banjo’s war 

works. 


$10 including afternoon tea. 

Bookings Essential: 02 9896 5227 or 0430-555-592 or 

parramattahist@tpg.com.au 

Parramatta Park Trust 

Governor Phillip Walk 

Meet Parramatta Wharf at 9.30am 

Trace the footsteps of Governor Arthur Phillip taken on 24 April 

1788. On this day he discovered fertile land near fresh water 

at a place called by the local Aboriginal clan ‘Burramatta’. 

This led soon after to the creation of a settlement. This 

significant walk, recently opened by the Premier, is to be led 

by ‘Governor Phillip’ and guides and will proceed along the 

Parramatta River through world heritage-listed Parramatta 

Park to the head of the River, where the Governor camped. 

Dress to the period. Walkers are encouraged to bring water, 

a hat, sunscreen and use public transport. Note: the nearest 

parking available to the head of the River is the northern part 

of Parramatta Park near the Wisteria Garden. 

Tues 24 April 9.30am - 12noon 

Cost of walk free, barbecue lunch available afterwards 

($10pp) 



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Past Times Tours 

Parramatta - City of Firsts 

Market Street 

Tour Parramatta, the City of Innovation to hear stories and 

see the sites of: the earliest public & domestic buildings, 3 

storey brick building, first land grant & the farm that grew the 

first successful wheat crop, oldest cemetery & settlers grave, 

the landing place of the first long distance flight, earliest 

parish, first curved arch dam, oldest remaining female convict 

buildings. Truly the Cradle of the Nation, Parramatta is not to 

be missed as a city of firsts. Second pick up at Charles Street 

Rivercat Wharf 10.15 am Wear closed walking shoes. Bring a 

picnic lunch - opportunity to buy. 


$35 


Past Times Tours 

Convict Women’s Gaol Tour 

Outside entrance to Cumberland Hospital, Fleet Street 

Visit Governor Macquarie’s innovative Female Factory - much 

more than a gaol, it was also a place of asylum, a workplace, 

the only women’s hospital in the colony, a site of marriage 

fairs and the place from which convict women were assigned. 

Hear the stories of these women dubbed, “the very dregs 

of society”. Walk in the footsteps of the convict women to 

understand their lifestyle, larrikin spirit, exploits, escapes and 

crimes. Wear closed walking shoes. Gentle stroll By public 

transport catch the free shuttle bus from Parramatta Station 

or Rivercat Ferry Wharf to Parramatta Leagues Club & a short 

walk from there. 

Fri 27 April 1pm - 3pm 

$15 


PENRITH 

Nepean District Historical Archaeology Group 

Historical Archaeology Open Day 

NDHAG Workshop & Museum, North Street 

A display of finds from archaeological digs conducted on 

the sites of the first land grants along the Nepean River at 

Castlereagh. See how the early settlers lived. Also on display 

are items from other historic sites around the Penrith area 

including a large display of early bricks. 


Free. Donations welcome. 

Penrith Council Heritage Committee 

Exhibition of Max Dupain’s Photo Collection 

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street 

The Exhibition is a FREE event to display the famous Max 

Dupain’s Photographic Collection with a focus on Architecture. 

14 - 28 April 10am - 5pm 

Free. A gold coin donation will be appreciated. 


PROSPECT 

Friends of St Bartholomew’s 

Back to St Bartholomew’s Day 

St Bartholomew’s Church, Ponds Road 

Bring Something Back to St Bartholomew’s on the 171st 

Anniversary of the opening of the Church. Do you have any 

photographs of the church, weddings or christenings or 

service programs, relics that can be donated or copied. Guest 

Speaker at 10am, Associate Professor Carol Liston will talk 

about “Hidden Memories - What St Bartholomew’s can reveal 

about Western Sydney’s history”. There will be photographic 

displays, cemetery records, food, craft, white elephant stalls, 

cemetery conservation demonstration. Hourly shuttle bus 

from Blacktown Station, starting 9am, pickup shops side of 

station. 

Sat 14 April 9.30am - 3pm 

$6 

Enquiries: 02 9622 8309 or 02 9621 8225 

Prospect Heritage Trust Inc. 

Amazing Stories: Pastoral to Pleasure 

Prospect History Cottage, Prospect Reservoir, Reservoir Road 

This exhibition will tell the amazing story of the land that is 

now known as Prospect Reservoir, from the first European 

occupation by sentence expired convicts. It was later the 

pastoral holding of William Lawson, and next was acquired 

to build Prospect Reservoir. It has also been the site of a trout 

hatchery. Today the grounds are a very popular picnic ground 

as well as being home to a local history museum and Peckys 

Disability Services. 

28 & 29 April 10.30am - 4pm 


Enquiries: 02 9621 8225 

RIVERSTONE 

Riverstone & District Historical Society Inc 

Sewing Machines and Aprons 

The Riverstone Museum, 81 Garfield Road East 

A display of sewing machines and aprons from the Museum 

collection. Visitors are invited to bring along an apron and 

share the story of their apron. Machinery permitting there will 

be sewing demonstrations using a treadle sewing machine. 


Gold coin donation. 

Enquiries: 02 9627 1232

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ROYAL NATIONAL PARK 

RNP Coastal Cabins Protection League 

Walking tour of shack communities 

Garie Car Park/Garawarra Car Park, Shack communities Royal 

National Park 

Join us for a guided tour of the shack communities in the 

Royal National Park. These simple beach shacks date to the 

1930s Depression when people came to the coast to survive 

the hard times. Away from roads and the mod cons of life, 

people built these communities with low tech innovation of 

the times. Meet the people and hear the stories - selected 

shacks will be open and a BBQ lunch provided. Guided tours 

start from two locations. Garie walk commences at Garie car 

park 10am - gentle walk 15 mins. Era Burning Palms walk 

commences Garawarra car park 10am - steep grade 2.5km. 

Bring water, sunscreen, walking shoes and swimming gear. 


Free 

Bookings Essential: Era Beach walk contact Jill 0400 993 

699, Burning Palms walk contact Margaret 0418 441 866 

Garie walk contact Kerrie 0417 448 392. 

RYDE 

Ryde District Historical Society 

Willandra House Open Day 

Willandra Street 

Willandra was the home of James and Susannah Devlin. It 

was built in the early 1840s on land granted to John Small, 

a first fleet convict. The house will be open for inspection 

from 10am to 3pm. At 10.30am a walking tour will leave 

Willandra to view the old village of Ryde and the churchyard 

at St Anne’s. At 1pm another walking tour will leave to view 

heritage sites and buildings on Victoria Road. The walking 

tours must be booked. 


Gold Coin Donation 


Ryde Library Service 

Apples, breweries and Queen Victoria: Ryde’s ‘firsts’ 

Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street 

The colony’s first brewery. The originator of the Granny Smith 

apple. Australia’s first regional shopping centre. A unique 

representation of Queen Victoria. NSW’s first practising 

female solicitor. What do they all have in common The Ryde 

Local Government Area! Come along and hear about these 

‘firsts’ as well as many other unique and interesting stories 

from the area. 

Thurs 19 April 10.30am - 12pm 

Free 


SEVEN HILLS 

Blacktown & District Environment Group 

Exhibition of Threatened Flora & Fauna of Western Sydney 

Cumberland Plain Woodland 

Seven Hills Shopping Centre, cnr Prospect Hwy & Federal Rd 

Because of extensive land clearing, the small plants of the 

woodlands are disappearing and will be lost forever if we 

do not act now. Native animals depend on these species to 

build nests and hide from predators. We must save these 

last bits of Cumberland Plain Bushland for our own kids and 

future generations and save some very important Australian 

Heritage. “When it’s gone, it’s gone forever”. Plenty of parking. 

19, 20, 21 April 

Free 

ST LEONARDS 

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Trust & National Trust 

Cemeteries Committee 

Cemetery Tour 

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery, cnr Pacific Highway & 

Westbourne Street 

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is a heritage listed cemetery in 

the heart of Sydney and is the burial site of many famous 

Australians including Australia’s only saint, St Mary MacKillop. 

Gore Hill was designed as a garden cemetery and is an 

outstanding example of Edwardian cemetery architecture 

and during its operational period from 1868 to 1974 was the 

burial place of many innovative Australians who have by their 

actions or inventions have contributed to the development of 

the nation. Walking shoes are advised. 


$20 


ST PETERS 

St Peters Cooks River History Group 

St Peters Graveyard Tour 

St Peters Anglican Church, 187 Princes Highway 

Copper mining, public entertainment, housing for the 

populous, postage stamps, fire engines, an emporium and a 

zoo. People involved in these ventures are buried in St Peters 

Graveyard at St Peters. Come along and hear their stories. 

Good walking shoes advisable, parking available in church 

grounds (approach from the south), maximum number 30. 


Free 



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SUTHERLAND 

Botany Bay Family History Society Inc 

Heritage Fair 

Multi Purpose Centre, 123 Flora Street 

Amazing innovations in family history research! Displays, 

short talks, ‘Ask an Expert’ at tables in all areas of research, 

transcription agent, book sales. Check out genealogical 

websites - including Ancestry.com, Find my Past, 

Familysearch. Come and begin to discover your heritage! 

Morning tea available. 


Free 

G & C Waller Builders Pty Ltd 

Brinsley’s Joinery Shop 

100 Toronto Pde 

Step back in time at our early 1900’s joinery shop to witness 

first hand original working machinery from the 1860’s. View 

building & joinery conservation practices being applied to 

works in progress. See shingle splitting in the traditional 

method. Antique tools, equipment & trade books will be on 

display as well as a selection of contemporary furniture pieces 

designed and produced on site by our high quality trades 

people. Refreshments available. 

Sat 14 April 10.45am - 3.45pm 

Free 



Royal National Park History Tour 

Bungoona Path, adjacent to NPWS office, Farnell Ave 

Catch a tram into Royal National Park and join a free guided 

tour to Bungoona Lookout. The interpretive walk takes you 

along a ridge top to a lookout where you will enjoy panoramic 

views of the Hacking River valley. Hear about the history of the 

area and learn about the activities that took place in the early 

years. Wear sturdy shoes, a hot and sunscreen. The earliest 

tram leaves Loftus Tramway museum at 9.15am. The last tour 

departs at 1.30pm. 

Sat 14 April 9.15am - 2pm 

Guided walk is free. Cost of tram is $6 for adults and $4 

concession 

Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc. 

Green Point Observatory Open Day 

Green Point Observatory, Corner Green Point & Caravan Head 

Roads 

Visit a working astronomical observatory. Safely observe the 

Sun through filtered telescopes (weather permitting). Hourly 

lectures and DVD presentations. Complimentary tea/coffee 

and biscuits. Soft drinks available at nominal cost. Limited 

free parking. No bookings required. 


Free 

Sutherland Medieval Regiment 

Sutherland Medieval Regiment 

Woronora Cemetery, 121 Linden Street 

Dark Ages & Medieval Combat Re-enactment & display. 

Show fighting detailing the evolution of arms & armour and 

improvement of weaponry between 400AD and 1650AD. 

Displays from 10am - 3pm. Shows 10.30am & 2pm. 14th 

April 2012 - Heritage Bus to door & bus on site. 


Free 

Sutherland Shire Citizens Heritage Festival Committee 

Vintage Bus Run 

Loftus, Sutherland, Oyster Bay, Gymea. 

Vintage Bus linking Sydney Tramway Museum (Loftus), 

Woronora Cemetery Open Day (Linden St., Sutherland), Suth. 

Shire Historical Society Display (Sutherland School of Arts), 

Green Point Observatory (Oyster Bay), Hazelhurst Gallery 

(Gymea), Brinsley’s Joinery (Sutherland), Botany Bay Family 

History Society Display (Sutherland), Tramway Museum. Bus 

leaves hourly - First departure: Tramway Museum 10am, 

Cemetery Gates 10.05am, School of Arts 10.10am, Green Pt. 

Observatory 10.30am, Hazelhurst Gallery 10.45am, Botany 

Bay Fam. History 10.50am, Tramway Museum 10.55am. 


Free travel on bus 

Sutherland Shire Historical Society 

Museum Open to View 

School of Arts, East Pde, Opposite the bus shelters 

Events, artefacts, photographs showing innovations in the 

shire, including presentation of the first home in the area 

and also a display of the construction of the Woronora Dam. 

Wheelchair access. 

14 - 21 April 10am - 3pm 

Entry by donation 

Sutherland Shire Historical Society 

Seminar – Ploughman’s Lunch 

Stapleton Community Centre, 3A Stapleton Street 

Innovations & Inventions” Seminar & Ploughman’s Lunch. 

Wheelchair access. An afternoon of friendly chat on this 

theme. 


$10 


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Sutherland Shire Spinners & Weavers Inc 

Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention 


Sutherland Shire Spinners & Weavers will be demonstrating 

the craft of spinning yarn. Members will have an assortment 

of Spinning Wheels on display and tell the history of these 

machines, especially how innovation and invention of their 

design has changed throughout the years. Wheelchair access, 

parking & refreshments available. 


Free 

Woronora Cemetery 

Open Day 


Bus and walking tours of the Crematorium and areas of 

historical interest. Free horse and carriage rides. Sutherland 

Medieval Regiment display on weaponry, armour - combat 

re-enactment shows 10.30am & 2pm. Meet Funeral Directors 

on site. Cemetery grave digging equipment and machinery 

display. Spinners and weavers demonstrating their art Pipe 

band entertainment. Free sausage sizzle and devonshire 

tea. Parking available. Wheelchair access and refreshments 

available. 


Free 

SYDNEY 


Planning Sydney 

Customs House Library, Level 2 Meeting Room, 31 Alfred 

Street 

Sydney has grown from a convict outpost in the late 18th 

century to become a world class city in the 21st century. 

Come along to Customs House to see how our built 

environment has been shaped and planned over this time, 

with a series of lunch time talks featuring Ian Jack, Colleen 

Morris, Paul Ashton, Robert Freestone and Graham Jahn. An 

associated display will be at Customs House throughout April 

2012. Wheelchair access available. Tea and coffee provided. 

16 - 20 April Lunch time talks 12.30pm – 1.30pm daily 

Free 


climbing stairs and being in confined spaces. A reasonable 

level of fitness is required and no wheelchair access is 

available. Closed shoes are mandatory. Max attendance 10 

people per tour. 

Wed 18 April 10.30am - 11.30am, 12.30pm - 1.30pm 

& 2.30pm - 3.30pm 

Free 



The Dictionary of Sydney Project: Sydney’s History in Text, 

Image & Sound 

Customs House Library, Level 2 Meeting Room, 31 Alfred 

Street 

The Dictionary of Sydney is a new kind of history: online, 

growing and changing. From the earliest human habitation to 

the present, the Dictionary is a treasure trove of documents, 

images, maps, sounds and film. Join Dictionary historians for 

a talk on what the Dictionary is and how to use it! After, join us 

for 30 minute hands-on workshops on using the Dictionary. 

Wheelchair access available. Light lunch provided. Dictionary 

of Sydney Presentation 10am – 12pm and Dictionary of 

Sydney 30 min Workshops 12pm – 2pm. 

Mon 23 April 10am – 2pm 

Free 


City of Sydney Historical Association 

Motorised Mayhem 

Mitchell Theatre, Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt 

Street 

Motorised mayhem - remaking Sydney’s streets for the 

modern world The advent of the motor car dramatically 

changed Sydney’s urban environment. Streets were widened 

and pedestrians relegated to narrow pavements. Blockboys 

and bootblacks made way for bowsers. Asphalt replaced 

woodblocks. Dr Lisa Murray, City Historian, will explore the 

impact of the motor car on the shape, life and culture of 

Sydney’s streets. 

Sat 14 April 2pm - 3.45pm 

$2 


Sydney Town Hall Tour 

Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street 

Sydney Town Hall is an architectural wonder full of amazing 

places and stories. Join this behind the scenes “hard hat” tour 

led by curator Margaret Betteridge to discover some of the 

stories about the innovations in its design. This tour requires


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Royal Automobile Club Australia 

Royal Automobile Club High Tea 

The Royal Automobile Club Australia, 89 Macquarie Street 

Join us for a lecture with Jennifer Hill of the Art Deco 

Society and rare interior tour of the Club, followed by a 1928 

Champagne High Tea. Appropriate dress is encouraged. When 

the Royal Automobile Club building was officially opened on 

23 March 1928 the exuberant Sydney scene was one where 

the Club was an institution. So pleased were RACA members 

that the prominent architects Ross & Rowe were voted 

Honorary Life Members of the Club. 


$40 

Bookings Essential: 02 8273 2318. Please RSVP no later than 

Tuesday 17th April 2012 to attend. 

St Stephen’s Uniting Church 

Friday Music and Tour 

St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie Street 

Friday Music Concert with Dr Daniel Dries (organ) followed 

by tour of the historic church building. Full details at 

www.ssms.org.au. Friday Music concerts held every Friday 

except Public Holidays and January. 

Fri 27 April 1.10pm - 2.30pm 

Donation 

Enquiries: 02 9221 1688 

Sydney Guided Tours 

Tour of Westin Hotel - morning tea/afternoon tea 

The Westin Hotel, No. 1 Martin Place 

A tour of the Western Hotel (the old GPO building) followed 

by morning tea Join Maureen Fry to hear the history of this 

grand building, its restoration and conversion to the Westin 

Hotel. Visit heritage rooms, climb the Grand Stair, see the 

stairs leading to the clock and in Martin place and Pitt Street 

enjoy the delightful statuary depicting the history of the postal 

service. Relax and chat over a delicious morning/afternoon 

tea. Second tour on 29 April 2012 - 1.40pm to 4.15pm - with 

afternoon tea. 

Fri 20 April Morning tour – 9.40am to 12.15pm and 

Sun 29 April Afternoon tour – 1.40pm to 4.15pm 

Prior booking and prepayment of $45 to Sydney Guided Tours. 


The 1788-1820 Pioneer Association 

Open Day 

280 Pitt Street 

Enquiries are welcome from people who have ancestors who 

arrived between 1788 and 1820. 

17 & 18 April 10am - 3pm 

Free 


Future Sense: Writing History for new information technologies 

Sydney Mechanics School of Art, 280 Pitt Street 

A presentation introducing the Dictionary of Sydney as an 

inventive example of an on-line, digital repository of historical 

information and stories about Greater Sydney; the stories that 

have made Sydney what it is. The presentation will be followed 

by an introductory workshop on the fundamental skills 

required to write historical articles for on-line repositories. 

Thurs 19th April 

Free 


12.30pm - 2.30pm 

TEMPE 

St Peters Cooks River History Group 

Tempe Walk 

Meet at Tempe Station (Griffith Street) 

Walk around the suburb of Tempe and discover the people 

and places involved in education, industry, sport, mental 

health, building and the arts. Good walking shoes advisable, 

parking available near station, maximum number 30. 

Sat 14 May 2pm - 4pm 

Free 

Bookings Essential: Yes Enquiries: 02 9558 7504 

THE OAKS 

The Oaks Historical Society 

Amazing innovation stories from the collection 

Wollondilly Heritage Centre, 43 Edward Street 

Take a self-guided tour of the museum collection to discover 

the varied history behind the objects which tell of the ingenuity 

and resourcefullness of our ancestors. From farmers, miners, 

migrants, women and men, our objects tell stories of hardship 

and success, of failure and resilience as people built their 

lives in Wollondilly. See the amazing Welsh Folding bed, 

the Kangaroo Butter Churn & how to carry six kerosene tin 

buckets of eggs at the same time! 

14 & 15 May 10am - 4pm 

Adults $3 / Concessions $2.50 / School age children $1.00c. 

Family - $7 / Self- guided brochure $2 

THE ROCKS 

S.H. Ervin Gallery 

Salon des Refusés: The Alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize 

Selection 

National Trust S.H Ervin Gallery, Watson Rd, Observatory Hill 

The alternative selection from the hundreds of entries to the 

Archibald and Wynne Prizes. Each year our guest selectors 

go behind the scenes of the Art Gallery of New South 

Wales to select the exhibition. The Salon has an excellent 

reputation, and is often cited as more interesting than the

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“official” exhibition. The criteria for works selected are quality, 

diversity, humour and experimentation and cover such 

themes as contemporary art practices, different approaches 

to portraiture and artist’s responses to the landscape. 

31 March – 20 May Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 5pm 

$7 Admission / $4 National Trust members / $5 concessions 

/ Free Children under 12 

For more information call 9258 0173 or go to 

www.nationaltrust.com.au/placestovisit/sheg 

BEN SMITH 

We won’t run 

(Sarah Blasko, Singer) oil on board 126 x 164cm 

Sydney Observatory 

Astronomical Inventions: tales of the telescope 

Sydney Observatory, Watson Road 

Expand your knowledge about the invention of the telescope 

with Dr. Paul Payne who uses 3D imaging technology 

to transport you to the virtual world of Galileo. Hear the 

controversy over who invented the telescope and what 

difference it made to our perception of our Solar System 

and the Universe. View some of the first telescopes used in 

Australia and then use the historic 1874 telescope at Sydney 

Observatory. Suitable for ages 15up. Spaces are limited, book 

early on-line www.sydneyobservatory.com 

17 & 19 April 6pm - 7.30pm 

Adults $18 / Students and Concessions $12 


THIRLMERE 

Trainworks 

Innovation by Accident 

Trainworks, 10 Barbour Road 

Railways were once the cutting edge of invention and 

innovation, and improvements in rail design, track and 

signalling have been ongoing since the first locomotive 

hauled the first carriage. Trainworks is presenting a temporary 

exhibition detailing some of the innovative improvements 

designed and implemented by the railways throughout the 

years, including many that have come about to improve safety 

following accidents. The exhibition will include photographs 

and small railway objects and lectures. Check the website for 

details of special activities closer to the day. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Adult $19 / Concession $16 / Child $11 / Family $57 

Enquiries: 02 4681 8001 or info@trainworks.com.au 

or www.trainworks.com.au 

TURRAMURRA 

The Australian Geranium Society Ltd. 

Geranium Heritage Meeting 

Senior Citizens Centre, 1 Gilroy Ave 

What could tell such authentic Australian stories as a 

Geranium Some indigenous have been here forever, one 

bloomed in the Surgeon’s cabin as the first fleet entered 

Botany Bay. As rich and poor moved about Australia they 

planted geraniums. Henry Lawson wrote of the settler’s 

wife begging her children with her last words to “water ‘em 

geraniums”. Welcome to our heritage meeting at 1.45pm on 

Saturday 28th April 2012, hear an interesting speaker, see 

and buy fascinating, colourful geraniums- tasty afternoon tea. 

Wheelchair access and parking available. 

Sat 28 April 1.45pm 

$2 towards afternoon tea 

Enquiries: 02 9546 5555 or 02 8275 3219 

UNDERCLIFFE 


Well-done Wolli Workers 

Wren Cottage, 12 Jackson Place 

Invitation to volunteers who have helped with Wolli Creek bush 

regeneration and other projects today or in the past. 

Sun 29 April 9am - 11am 

Free 



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VAUCLUSE 

St. Michael’s Anglican Church Parish of Vaucluse and 

Rose Bay Diocese of Sydney 

Open Day / Tour St. Michael’s Anglican Church 

1 Gilliver Ave, Near Cr. New South Head Rd and Vaucluse Rd 

An historic church. The 1870’s concept of Edmund Blacket, 

Colonial architect, a stiking buttress is topped by the original 

stone bell-cote; “Quarry-faced” or rusticated local stone 

used throughout was an innovation. Blacket’s church was 

to become more impressive; brilliant stained glass filled 

lancet windows and some of his structural proposals were 

implemented by others, including Sydney architect, Prof. 

Leslie Wilkinson who, in 1928, added a flourish of his own 

with the picturesque crossing tower! Come see/Join us for 

a coffee or tea! 


Woollahra History and Heritage Society Inc. 

Strickland House Open Day 

Strickland House, 52 Vaucluse Road 

See inside the magnificent 1850’s mansion. Read the 

comprehensive display on its history and the struggle for public 

access to Sydney Harbour’s foreshores. Enjoy the fabulous 

harbour views. Short talks and conducted walks around the 

grounds at 11am and 2pm - duration approximately 1 hour. 

Light refreshments available or BYO picnic. Level wheelchair 

access by prior arrangement. 


$4 to House and display (children under 16 free) 

Enquiries: 02 9371 8373 

WAVERTON 

North Sydney Council 

From coal to clean technology: Exploring past and present at 

the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability 

Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive 

The Balls Head Coal Loader was one of the most advanced 

facilities of its kind in the world when it opened in the early 

1920s. By 2003, it was an industrial relic. In that year, North 

Sydney Council began redeveloping the site as a community 

and education centre for state of the art alternative energies, 

urban food production and conservation. Join us for a film and 

a guided walk exploring the social and natural history of the 

site, and a talk about the community gardens and the Centre 

for Sustainability. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat and 

water. This event will involve a moderately difficult bushwalk. 

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available. 

Wed 18 April 10am - 12pm 

Free 


WILLOUGHBY 


Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention in Willoughby – Our 

Industrial Heritage 

Willoughby City Council and Chatswood Library, 31 Victor St 

& 409 Victoria Ave 

The main part of the exhibition will be in the foyer of Willoughby 

Council with feature highlights at the Chatswood Library on 

The Concourse. These displays will celebrate Willoughby’s 

inventors, workers and our rich industrial heritage. Find 

out about products manufactured in our local area and the 

impact they had on everyday lives. We will also showcase 

the factories, tools and working conditions of bygone eras as 

seen through historic photographs and archival material from 

our Library’s Local Studies collection. Council Foyer Hours 

- Monday – Friday: 9am - 5pm. Library Hours - Monday – 

Thursday: 9am – 9pm, Friday: 9am – 6pm, Saturday: 9am 

– 5pm and Sunday: 2pm – 5pm 

7 - 29 April 9am - 5pm 

Free 


Heritage Talk and Tour on the Willoughby Incinerator 

Entrance to the Incinerator, 2 Small Street 

The Walter Burley Griffin and Eric Middleton Nicholls designed 

Incinerator will be the focus of this guided heritage tour and 

talk. Participants will also be welcomed to view the Libby 

Hackett exhibition in the art space of the Incinerator. 

Sun 15 April 11am - 11.30am 

Free 


WINDSOR 

Hawkesbury Historical Society 

Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention in historic 

Hawkesbury’s pioneer past. 

Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street 

From ploughs and violins to farming and removable walls, 

the Hawkesbury was a place of innovation and invention. 

Hear these amazing stories and see them first hand. We 

will visit the blacksmith shop of plough inventor George 

Atkins, Case Cottage with its removable walls to hold 

dances and Australia’s oldest slab timber home Rose 

Cottage with its innovative sleeping area. The tour concludes 

with some freshly baked damper, cocky’s joy and billy 

tea – some of our best inventions yet! Car pooling for the 

drive component of the tour is available on the day. Most 

buildings are wheelchair accessible. Bookings Essential to 

The Treasurer at PO Box 293 Windsor 2756 or 45 773842 

or kathwilkins@exemail.com.au 

Sun 22 April 1pm - 3pm

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Adults $20 (includes afternoon tea and APV admission) / 

Children $10 (under 12 - includes ice cream sundae and APV 

admission). 


Hawkesbury Regional Museum 

Mighty Mushrooms: the history of the Australian Mushroom 

Growers Association 

Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street 

The exhibition charts the progress of the industry from its 

early days, when mushrooms were grown in disused railway 

tunnels, through the post-war years and the contribution of socalled 

‘displaced persons’, to the technological advancements 

made in the 1970s and the huge increase in consumption 

following the promotion of mushrooms in women’s magazines, 

newspaper columns and TV cooking shows. Display includes 

growing equipment such as a compost-ridging machine and 

shelf growing system, as well as photographs, merchandise 

and documentary footage. Closed Tuesdays, except for 

booked groups by prior arrangement. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Free 

Repair and Restoration Committee St. Matthews 

Open House and Devonshire Tea 

74 The Terrace, 

74 The Terrace was built in 1864. The cottage retains many 

original Victorian features and retains the original fence of 

cast and wrought iron inside and retains unspoiled cedar 

woodwork, including an unusual set of bi-fold doors. Victorian 

fire places abound with either cedar or marble surrounds, 

three ceiling and the ventilation vents are of “art nouveau”. 

Funds raised from the afternoon support the repair and 

restoration of St. Matthews Anglican Church (Bell Tower 

re-roofing). This is the first time in over 25 years since this 

house was available for viewing. Wear sensible shoes. Ample 

parking in close vicinity. 

Sun 15 April 2pm 

$15 including Devonshire Tea 


WISEMANS FERRY 

National Parks & Wildlife Service 

Discover the Remarkable Convict History of Wisemans Ferry 

Wisemans Ferry 

Join us to learn about the incredibly tough conditions and 

hardship the road gang convicts in early 1800’s endured. We 

visit 2 very different sites as we step back in time listening 

to stories of suffering, adventure and humour. We visit the 

Wisemans Ferry historic “Stockade” which accommodated 

the convicts building the now World Heritage listed Old 

Great North Road. We will then visit “Devines Hill” to see the 

incredible workmanship of the convicts and the dramatic 

“Hangman’s Rock”. Limited places available. Please book by 

12noon Friday 27 April 2012. 



WOLLI CREEK 

Australand Holdings Ltd 

Discovery Point’s Heritage 

Tempe House, Brodie Spark Drive 

The open weekend for Tempe House and St Magdalene’s 

Chapel will showcase the two buildings in their restored state. 

There will also be a cafe onsite serving coffee, tea, cold drinks 

and traditional high tea fare. A gold coin donation would be 

appreciated but not compulsory. St George Historical Society 

will be conducting talks and tours of the properties during the 

weekend. For those who would like to enjoy the surroundings 

there is also a 2 acre park adjoining the properties. These 

classic heritage properties will be open on Saturday and 

Sunday between 10am and 4pm. 

28 & 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 13 10 25 

ZETLAND 


Horses for Courses: A Sure Bet - The Heritage of the Tote 

Building& Victoria Park Racecourse 

Green Square Library & Customer Service Centre, Tote 

Building, 100 Joynton Ave 

James Joynton Smith drained Waterloo Swamp to create 

Zetland’s Victoria Park racecourse. Opened in January 1908, 

the track boasted the most modern facilities, first course in 

Australia to provide ‘ladies retiring rooms’, and sophisticated 

betting systems developed by the “Tote” Board. In 1944, 

Victoria Park racecourse was closed and redeveloped for car 

manufacturing. The end of an era… Come and hear about 

a significant part in Australian sporting history. Wheelchair 

access available. Light refreshments provided. 


Free 


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ARIAH PARK 

Temora Shire Council 

Ariah Park Heritage Celebrations 

Ariah Park Memorial Hall and Supper Room 

Poetry and Port evening featuring the work and life of Dame 

Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) Author, Journalist, Poet, Patriot 

and tireless campaigner against injustice and deprivation. 

Mary lived at Broken Dam (near Ariah Park) with her family 

when her father was publican at the “Beehive Hotel” 

from 1879-1883 and taught at Beaconsfield School (now 

Quandary). Main Road 398 which links Coolamon-Ariah Park- 

Grenfell is named Mary Gilmore Way in honour of Dame Mary. 

For updated information visit www.ariahpark.com.au closer to 

the date. 

Sat 14 April 7pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6973 1221 


Opening of Art Exhibition – Theme “Innovation and Invention” 

Ariah Park Village 

Ariah Park Village – Birthplace of Australian Bulk Grain – 

Town of Wowsers Bowsers and Peppercorn Trees. Decorated 

Shop windows with the theme “Innovation and Invention”. Art 

Exhibition open Echoes of Ariah Park Museum Demonstrations 

of heritage crafts/skills Market stalls. For updated information 

visit www.ariahpark.com.au closer to the date. 

Sun 15 April 10am 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6973 1221 

COOLAMON 

Coolamon Up-to-Date Store Committee Cultural 

Precinct (Coolamon Shire Council) 

Coolamon’s Heritage on Display 

Up-to-Date Store Heritage Precinct, Cowabbie Street 

The newly refurbished Up-to-Date Precinct will be open as 

part of Coolamon’s Heritage Week activities. Visitors are 

invited to view the extensive displays including the only 

working Lampson Cash Machine in NSW, the Garth Jones 

Collection of agricultural items, the award winning RSL 

Memorial Museum which displays an extensive array of 

military items. The lastest display to be added to the precinct, 

the Reg Godde Collection of working hand built agricultural 

machinery will be open to view. The precinct will be open on 

the weekend of 28-29 April 2012 from 10am to 4pm each 

day. Bookings are not essential but are prefered. The official 

opening of the precinct will take place on 28th April with a day 

of community celebrations being planned. 

28 & 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Entry to the Precinct is free, however gold coin donations are 

accepted. 

Bookings & Enquiries: 0427 273 044 

DUBBO 

Dundullimal 

April School Holiday Program 

23L Obley Road 

Heritage craft activities. More details will be available at 

www.nationaltrust.com.au/events closer to the time. 

14 – 23 April 

Enquiries: 02 6884 9984 or 

dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au 

Dundullimal 

Mind, Body, Spirit Festival 


More details will be available at 


Sat 14 April 



Dundullimal 

Heritage Day 


Lots of old school family activities. More details will be 

available at www.nationaltrust.com.au/events closer to the 

time. 

Sat 21 April 




Dundullimal 

Australian Poetry Dinner 


More details will be available at 


Sat 28 April 

$35 



FORBES 

Forbes Shire Council 

Art Exhibition - Historic Buildings & Places in Forbes 

Mezzanine Style, 23 Rankin Street 

Week-long Art Exhibition of historic buildings and places in 

Forbes held at Mezzanine Style Coffee House, Rankin Street, 

Forbes. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council and Essential 

Energy.

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9 - 15 May 8.30am - 4pm 

Further information will be available on the Forbes 

Shire Council website and www.mezzaninestyle.com 

from March 2012 


Forbes Ben Hall Festival Day 

Victoria Square 

Ben Hall Festival Day in historic Victoria Square. Sponsored by 

Forbes Shire Council and Essential Energy. 

Sat 5 May 10am - 5pm 

Full details will be available on Forbes Shire Council website 

from March 2012. 



The Trial of Ben Hall 

Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street 

Re-enactment of the Trial of Ben Hall. Sponsored by Forbes 

Shire Council and Essential Energy. 

Sat 5 May 7pm - 10pm 

Full details and ticket prices will be available on the Forbes 

Shire Council website from March 2012. 



Conducted Tour of Forbes Cemetery 

Forbes Cemetery 

Tour of Forbes Cemetery. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council 

and Essential Energy. 

Sun 6 May 9am - 12pm 

Further information and ticket prices will be available on 

Forbes Shire Council website from March 2012. 

Enquiries: 02 6850 2300 


Forbes & District Historical Museum Exhibition of Historical 

Artifacts and Machinery 

Forbes Museum, 11 Cross Street 

Exhibition of historical artifacts and machinery by Forbes 

& District Historical Museum. Sponsored by Forbes Shire 

Council and Essential Energy. 





History of Geraniums 

Forbes North Hall, Thomson Street 

History of Geraniums by Forbes Geranium Society with Floral 

Art Paintings from Forbes Art Society. Sponsored by Forbes 


Mon 7 May 9.30am - 1pm 



Enquiries: 02 6850 2300 


Awards Presentation Evening 


Presentation of awards for Shire residents for art, photography 

and writing competitions, featuring guest speaker as well 

as presentatin of the prestigious Forbes Medal for Heritage 

Excellence in the Forbes Shire with a detailed address by 

Mr Graham Hall, Heritage Advisor for Forbes Shire Council. 

Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council and Essential Energy. 

Wed 9 May 6pm 

Full details will be provided on the Forbes Shire Council 

website from March 2012. 



Forbes Family History Group Open Day 

Forbes Family History Group, Harold Street 

Forbes Family History Group Open Day with assistance to 

source material from extensive archives. Sponsored by Forbes 


Wed 9 May 10am - 5pm 

Full details will be provided on the Forbes Shire Council 

website from March 2012. 


Colonial Dinner 


Dinner and talk by guest speaker on Amazing Stories, Mr Rob 

Willis, Collector & recorder of folklore and social history for 

the National Library of Australia. Sponsored by Forbes Shire 

Council and Essential Energy. 

Fri 11 May 7pm - 11pm 





Coach Tour Historic Houses 


Lachlan Branch of the National Trust - Coach Tour of Historic 

Homes. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council and Essential 

Energy. 


Full details and ticket prices will be available on Forbes Shire 

Council website in March 2012. 


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Billy Cart Derby & Family Day 

Rotary Park 

Billy Cart Derby and Family Day on the foreshore of Lake 

Forbes. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council and Essential 

Energy. 


Full details and entry costs available on Forbes Shire Council 

website in March 2012. 

GILGANDRA 

Gilgandra Museum & Historical Society Inc 

Innovator & Inventor - A.C. Howard CBE 

Rural Museum, 6 Castlereagh Street 

Cliff Howard, began his experimentation to develop a 

practical rotary hoe on his father’s property, with the machine 

subsequently claimed as a “Gilgandra Shire” invention. The 

Museum houses an exhibition devoted to Cliff’s success 

which saw him develop and patent a practical rotary hoe 

cultivator by 1920. He went on to form numerous companies 

in Australia and overseas for which many awards were 

received. A 1932 model Howard Rotary Hoe is on display at 

the front of the Museum. Exhibition ongoing. 

Tues April 17 2.30pm 

Gold coin donation with afternoon tea provided. 

Bookings and enquiries: 02 6847 2535 

GREENETHORPE 

Iandra Castle 

Open Day 

870 Iandra Road 

Self guided tour, history talk, picnic on grounds. Bring your 

own refreshments. 


Adults $10 / Children $5 


HILL END 

Hill End & Tambaroora Progress Association 

Historic Buildings Open Day 

Craigmoor House 

Visit 10 historic buildings in a 19th Century historic Gold 

Rush Town and soak in the peacefull atmosphere of Autumn. 

Buildings open range from humble miners cottages, the 

homes of the artists Donald Friend and Jean Bellette as 

well as the Royal Hall displaying photographs of the pioneer 

families. La Paloma pottery, Hosies B&B. and the English 

cottages. Bring walking shoes and a jacket and hat as the 

weather can be unpredictable. 


Adult ticket to all open houses Adults $25 / Concession $18 


LEETON 

Leeton Family & Local History Society Inc 

100 Years of Amazing Stories, Innovations & Inventions 

Leeton Shire Library, Sycamore Street 

A static display of 100 years of Stories, Innovations and 

Inventions of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in pictures, 

memorabilia & models. Parking available in Sycamore Street 

Car park opposite Library. Wheelchair access available. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 5pm 

Free 

MOAMA 

Friends of Old Moama 

The Innovation and Invention of a former convict James 

Maiden 

Old Telegragh Station, 60 Charter Street 

Open Day at the Old Telegraph Station, Moama. The town 

was founded during the pastoral era by a man of unusual 

enterprise and innovative skills. He was James Maiden, a 

former convict, who in the 1840’s recognised the opportunity 

presented by stock routes from inland Australia - now known 

as the Long Paddock - converging at certain point at Moama. 

Here in 1845 he put the first punt in the area across the 

Murray River, using skills learnt from a similar operation in 

Victoria. Wheelchair accesible and parking available. 


Free admission but donations are welcome. 

Enquiries: 02 5480 7878 (after hours).

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QUANDARY 


Quandary Union Church Centenary Celebration 

Church site at Quandaray 

Quandary Union Church Centenary Celebration and unveiling 

of Quandary Village plaque. The bus will leave Temora at 

1.30pm. Bookings are essential for the bus. 

Sat 14 April 2pm 

Free 

Bookings Essential: Wilma McCubbin 02 4822 1438 or 

Belinda Bushell 02 6980 1100 


TEMORA 


Temora Rural Museum – Annual Open Day 

Temora Rural Museum, Junne Road 

Step back in time at Temora Rural Museum and experience 

life through the past two centuries. The museum showcases 

the rich heritage of not only Temora Shire, but agriculture gold 

mining and many other facets of country life in general Step 

back in time at Temora Rural Museum and experience life 

through the past two centuries. The museum showcases the 

rich heritage of not only Temora Shire, but agriculture gold 

mining and many other facets of country life in general. One 

of Australia’s most outstanding rural museums, it will take you 

on a trip down memory lane, providing an insight into the lives 

of pioneering rural families. 

Sat 10 March 10am - 5pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6977 1291 


History Writing Workshop 

Temora Town Hall Theatre 

Pauline Curby has been invited to run the workshop on history 

writing. This workshop is focused for those person(s) who 

are nominating to write about the history of the area, family 

history or the like. For updated information or to register 

please contact Belinda Bushell at the Temora Shire Office on 

02 6980 1100. 

Fri 27 April 9.15am 

$30 

Enquiries: 02 6980 1100


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Central Coast & 

Hunter Region 

CATHERINE HILL BAY 

Catherine Hill Bay Progress Association 

Catherine Hill Bay Jetty 

Catherine Hill Bay Jetty, next to Surf Life Saving Club, off Hale 

Street 

Catherine Hill Bay is a rare mining town, which was 

operational from 1873 – 2004. A two-hour walking tour, 

starting at Catherine Hill Bay Jetty, will include observations 

from international mining consultants, miners and historians 

discussing the role of the Jetty in the longevity of mining in 

Catherine Hill Bay. The essence of the wharf is what makes 

this place unique and the uniqueness of the jetty is celebrated 

within the tour. Bring comfortable footwear and sun protection. 


Free 


COOKS HILL 

Newcastle Studio Potters Inc 

Tiles Tell Tales 

Back to Back Galleries, 57 Bull Street 

2012 is the 20th anniversary of Back to Back Galleries, an 

artist-run ceramics gallery. Ceramic artists from the Hunter 

region have been invited to participate in an exhibition of 

ceramic tiles celebrating the story of the gallery - our heritage 

(we are located in what was a butcher shop in historic Cooks 

Hill), the vision of the men and women who purchased the site 

and later established the gallery, and our hopes for the future. 

20 April - 6 May 11am to 5pm Fri, Sat, Sun with 

opening at 6pm 20 April. 

Free 

JESMOND 

Friends of the Regal 

Remembering the Regal 

Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, 44 Mordue Parade 

As we approach the long-awaited reopening of the Regal we 

recall the people and events that created the cinema, and 

celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Heaton and Birmingham 

Gardens Community Hall. Local historian David Griffin takes 

us from the laying of the foundation stone to the enforced 

closure of the little theatre in October of 2006 with an oral 

and visual presentation. 


Entry by donation. Refreshments follow presentation. RSVP 

requested for catering. 


KURRI KURRI 

Richmond Vale Railway Museum 

Richmond Vale Railway Museum 

Richmond Vale Railway Museum, Leggetts Drive (4 km South 

of Kurri Kurri ) 

Preserving the Hunter Valley railway and mining history 

at John Brown’s Richmond Vale colliery. Guided walking 

tours/rides behind historical engines. Historical artifacts 

and picture display. Enclosed shoes advisable. Wheel chair 

access, canteen and parking available. Visit our website 

www.richmondvalerailwaymusuem.org. Open Sundays 1st, 

8th, 15th, 22nd and the 29th. 

1 - 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Adults $15 / Concession $10 / Children (5/15) $7 / under 

5 Free 

Enquiries: 02 4001 0197 

LAMBTON 

Newcastle Family History Society Inc. 

Back to Basics Course 

Lambton Mechanics Institute, 68 Elder Street 

Beginning family history research; resources available locally 

and elsewhere; breaking down brick walls; organising your 

material. 

Sat 14 April 10.30am - 11.30am 

Free 


Newcastle Family History Society Inc. 

Open Day 

Lambton Mechanics Institute, 68 Elder Street 

All library resources available; printed publications, microform 

indexes, CD collection; extensive card indexes and specialised 

files; unique Newcastle Morning Herald indexes; internet 

access; members on duty to help with enquiries. 


Free 

LEMON TREE PASSAGE 

Port Stephens Family History Society Inc. 

Henry F Halloran in Port Stephens; The Legacy 

Old School Centre, Kenneth Pde 

Come & join this self drive & walking tour of Tanilba Bay 

Heritage Precinct featuring the enduring legacy that 

flamboyant business entrepreneur Henry F Halloran gave 

to the people of Port Stephens. His innovative ‘garden city’ 

sub divisions & his extensive pseudo convict stonework 

constructions established Henry as a man with a vision, 

promoting aesthetically pleasing urban areas. BYO picnic 

lunch to enjoy at Sunset Park on conclusion of tour. 


$5 to be paid on day

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MAITLAND 

Friends of Grossmann House 

Amazing Bees - JW & WS Pender 

Brough House, 65 Church Street 

Celebrate the amazing story of JW and WS Pender. Pender 

Bros Ltd became the largest beekeeping equipment 

manufacturer and supplier in the Southern Hemisphere. In 

1899, WS Pender edited the first Australasian Beekeeper 

magazine (ABK) and continued for 32 years. The magazine is 

still in print. The event features talks by apiarists and others 

(Des Gannon, current editor of ABK), an exhibition of historical 

beekeeping equipment courtesy of the Powerhouse Museum 

and local apiarists and, many other “Bee” displays. The 

beekeeping equipment will be on display over the weekend 

of 28/29th April (Steamfest). Gold coin entry. 

21 & 22 April 10am - 3pm 

NT Members $10 / Adults $12 and includes Morning tea 

(bottomless tea/coffee). Lunches can be purchased but MUST 

be ordered in advance. 

Bookings Essential: 02 4933 4450 or 02 4933 6452 

Maitland Regional Art Gallery 

Exhibition Opening - 5 new shows 

Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 230 High Street 

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) is excited to bring to the 

Hunter district 5 new exhibition including a rare opportunity to 

see, in regional Australia, one of the most significant private 

collections of art work by Australian Surrealist painting and 

artistic innovator James Gleeson. Visit Maitland Regional Art 

Gallery (MRAG) 14 April (2012) 3-5pm for the launch of 5 new 

exhibitions; come and enjoy wine from MRAG sponsor Tyrrell’s 

and delicious food from MRAG café Seraphine, entry is free 

and everyone is welocme. 

23 March - 20 May 10am - 5pm 

Free 

Maitland City Council 

Hunter Valley Steamfest 

Maitland Railway Station Precinct, Railway Street 

Australia’s premier Festival of Steam, Hunter Valley 

Steamfest, is again set to excite the crowds as the Maitland 

Railway Station precinct comes to life with the spirit of steam 

over the weekend of 28 - 29 April. In 2012 Steamfest will 

highlight trains from our history through movies, books, 

paintings and stories. Our memories of trains will be brought 

back to life, so come along and share your memories. 

e: info@steamfest.com.au or www.steamfest.com.au 

28 & 29 April 9am - 5pm 

General Entry FREE, other activities including heritage train 

excursions will incurred a fee. 

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 

Convict Trail Project Inc. 

Clare’s Bridge - An Innovative Interpretation 

Waratah Road Cnr Mangrove Mountain 

A rare opportunity to visit Clare’s Bridge, Great North Road, 

by self drive, motor vehicle, look at innovative interpretation 

in stone of timber bridge design. Inspect recent conservation 

work. Meet at Community Hall corner of Waratah Road, 

Central Mangrove to drive 11km through locked gates on well 

maintained fire trails to get to Clare’s Bridge. 4WD preferred. 

Bring picnic lunch, no facilities, bring weather protection and 

water. 

Wed 18 April 11am 

Donation 

Bookings Essential: 02 9489 3603 (numbers strictly limited) 

NEWCASTLE 

Hunter Regional Committee of the National Trust 

Forum “Hunter Innovation & Invention” 

Newcastle City Hall, Hunter Room 

Newcastle and the Hunter have produced many examples 

of innovation and inventions. (in the area.) From Aboriginal 

ingenuity to European innovation the region has a rich 

heritage reflecting creativity and adaptation that has carried 

through to today. Come along and hear guest speakers share 

their knowledge about innovation in areas such as industry, 

health and architecture. Refreshments included. 


$15 


turnbullpa@bigpond.com 

Hunter Regional Committee of the National Trust 

Heritage Walk: Innovation and Use of the Government 

Domain 

James Fletcher Hospital, Watt Street - Meet at main gates 

Join us for a tour through this former Government Domain 

and historic military site (1843) that has been innovatively 

used and been home to numerous institutions including the 

Industrial Girls School in 1867. There are some amazing 

stories associated with the buildings and people associated 

with the place since European occupation in 1804, come 

and join committee members who have a keen interest in 

site to hear more about the stories. Tour includes a delicious 

morning tea at Monets’ in the former military hospital. 

Thurs 26 April 9.30am - 11.30am 

$20 



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Hunter Region 


Open Day for Heritage Week Festival 

Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street 

Open Day at Miss Porter’s House. For Heritage Festival, Miss 

Porter’s House will be open all day on Saturday 21st April. 

Miss Porter’s House is the only National Trust owned property 

in Newcastle. It was built by Mr Herbert Porter who ran a 

family business in Hunter Street, on what is now a car park 

immediately behind the house. Mr Porter and his new bride, 

Florence Jolly, moved into the house in 1910. They had two 

daughters, Ella and Hazel. Both lived in the house for the whole 

of their lives. Herbert Porter died in the influenza epidemic 

in 1919 at the age of 41. The last surviving daughter, Hazel 

bequeathed the house to the National Trust. She died in 1997. 


NT Members Free / Adults $7 / Concessions $5 / Family $20 

Enquiries: 02 4952 9376 


Walking Tour of Miss Porter’s Neighbourhood 

Miss Porter’s House, 434 King Street 

Explore some of the buildings of Newcastle West that were the 

very latest thing when Hazel Porter and her sister Ella were 

growing up at 434 King Street. Finish the tour with afternoon 

tea in a nearby cafe. Inspection of Miss Porter’s House is not 

included in the tour. Tour led by Dr Roland Bannister, Chair of 

Miss Porter’s House Management Committee. 


$15 (afternoon tea not included) 


The Lock Up 

Art of Ideas - Art Exhibition 

John Paynter Gallery, The Lock Up, 90 Hunter Street 

An exhibition of local invited artists who are interpreting 

‘innovation and invention’ of Newcastle and the Hunter. A 

variety of media will be exhibited including paintings, prints, 

photographs and sculpture. The exhibition will be opened at 

6.30pm, Friday 13 April 2012 at the John Paynter Gallery, 

Lock-Up, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle. 

6 - 22 April Friday to Sunday 10am - 5pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 0438 509 139 

SALAMANDER BAY 

Port Stephens Historical Society 

Historical Photograph Exhibition 

Tomaree Library & Community Centre, Town Circuit 

All facets of Port Stephens History will be displayed in an all 

day exhibition, showing places, homes, events, people and 

much more. The society’s extensive collection of photographs 

will be available for viewing – photos rarely shown to the 

community. Wheelchair access and parking available. 

Wed 18th April 

$2 gold coin donation 

Enquiries: 02 4981 2840 

10am - 4pm 

Port Stephens Historical Society 

Heritage Treasures of the Bay 

Tomaree Library & Community Centre, Town Circuit 

Historical Talk – Our Best Kept Secrets. Heritage Treasures 

of the Bay. Tomaree Peninsula can be rightfully proud of its 

heritage, with state and local listings. The talk will highlight 

to the community and Tourism industry how important our 

historic and heritage sites are, with many fascinating facts 

and stories about our significant assets. Wheelchair access, 

parking available and afternoon tea provided. 

Fri 20th April 2pm - 3.30pm 

$2 gold coin donation 


Miss Porter’s House

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SINGLETON 

Mechanics Institute Groups 

Our Contributions 

74 George Street 

Family History 14, 21 & 28 April 1pm - 4pm & 18 & 25 April 

12pm - 3pm. Potters 19 & 26 April 10.30am - 3pm. Textile 

Artists 19 & 26 April 11am - 3pm. Monday Art Group 16 & 

23 April 9.30am - 1pm. Quilters Tues 17 & 24 April 10am - 

3pm & Thurs 19 & 26 April 6.30pm - 9pm. Wheelchair access 

and parking available. 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6572 2235 

will highlight the remarkable achievements in the fields of 

farming and viticulture by Singleton’s first mayor, Alexander 

Munro & he was also a storekeeper, teamster, butcher, shearer 

& hotel owner. His resourcefulness & innovative practices 

earned him gold medals at international wine shows & his 

varied commercial undertakings provided the funding for his 

many benevolent & philanthropic activities. The museum has 

an additional exhibit facility at the Singleton NAA Showground 

where the very large pieces of our collection of vintage farm 

machinery are stored. 


Free 

Northern Agricultural Association Inc 

Singleton’s Stories of Innovation and Invention 

Singleton Showground, Bathurst Street 

A photographic exhibition of 140 years of Singleton 

Agricultural shows, showcasing agricultural machinery, 

cars, house hold items and appliances, musical instruments 

and entertainment. Accompanied by amazing stories from 

history’s pages. Walking tours through the grounds and 

heritage buildings designed by famous Hunter architect, J.W. 

Pender. Morning tea and entertainment provided for a gold 

coin donation. 

26 - 28 April 9am - 1pm 


Singleton Public Library and Singleton Historical 

Society 

Singleton: Old Munro Had a Farm 

Singleton Public Library, 8 - 10 Queen Street 

Singleton Public Library and Singleton Historical Society have 

partnered to present an exhibition featuring one of our most 

prominant and innovative pioneers, Alexander Munro. Munro 

who was Singleton’s first Mayor was also very well known 

as a farmer and highly respected vignernon. Our exhibtion 

features some of the early implements, farm machinery 

and other memorabilia showcasing this important part of 

Singleton’s heritage. The Library display is complemented by 

others at the Singleton Historical Society Museum and the 

Singleton Showground. Singleton Public Library hours 9am 

- 8pm Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon Saturday. Singleton 

Historical Society & Museum Inc. 10am to 1pm Tuesday. 

12noon to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. 

14 - 29 April 9am - 8pm 

Free 

Singleton Historical Society & Museum Inc. 

“Old Munro had a farm.” 

Singleton Museum, Bourke Street 

The exhibition at Singleton Museum & Singleton town library 

Singleton Uniting Church 

Singleton Uniting Church 

No. 1 Church Street 

Church open for inspection. Wheelchairs accessible. 


Free 


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ALSTONVILLE 

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society 

Jens Frederiksen: Plateau Inventor 

Crawford House Museum, 10 Wardell Road 

Photographs, texts and family possessions will tell the story of 

this enterprising local farmer who in 1914 developed a hydroelectric 

plant on Youngman’s Creek at Rous Mill. This plant 

was to supply electricity to his dairy, saw bench, nut hacker, 

corn thrasher and eventually five homes for a period of 40 

years. Not a bad invention for a young man who had been an 

illegal immigrant. Crawford House Museum is open on Fridays 

from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. 

13 - 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Adults $2.50 / free for children 

ARAKOON 


Ingenuity of the Lighthouse Keeper 

Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road 

For over a hundred years Smoky Cape’s Lighthouse Keepers 

were ingenious and resourcefull in making sure the Light 

illuminatated the sea as a confort to mariners and to warn 

them of submerged dangers. Living in remote and isolated 

places, thriftiness and innovation was also part of family life 

at the Lighthouse. Learn how they did it during an open day at 

Smoky Cape Lighthouse, join a gudied tour and listen to stories 

from Lighthouse Keepers and their families. Lighthouse & 

Cottage guided tours will be run at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. 


Free 


ARMIDALE 


Saumarez Farm Fair 

Saumarez Homestead, 230 Saumarez Road enter via 

Armidale Airport 

“Saumarez Farm Fair” - Art, Craft and Animals with Food 

Stalls and Activities from 10am to 4pm. Guided House Tours 

and Guided Farm Tours, Music and other attractions including 

classic & antique cars, antique farm machinery and heavy 

horse demonstraions throughout the day. Free Entry to the 

grounds. House Tours on the hour from 11am to 3pm and 

Farm Tours 11.30am & 1.30pm. National Trust Open Day at 

Saumarez Homestead will be held on Sunday 22nd April. 


Free Entry to Grounds and Gardens. House and Farm Tours: 

NT Members Free / $5 Adults / $4 Concessions 

Enquiries: 02 6772 3616 

or email: saumarez@nationaltrust.com.au 


Unseen Saumarez 

Saumarez Homestead, 230 Saumarez Road enter via 


‘Molly’ the maid will lead a group of visitors though parts of 

the house not usually seen. She tells her amazing story from 

the point of view of one of the Saumarez families who work 

at the homestead, and visitors will be guided through the 

kitchen, laundry, scullery, cellar, storeroom and other areas 

not seen on a regular tour. It will be followed by a delicious 

Brunch of fruit, coffee and croissants. Early Tour starts at 9am 

with Brunch at 10am. Those who prefer a later tour can begin 

with Brunch at 10am before joining Molly’s second tour. Later 

tour starts with Brunch at 10am and tour at 10.30am. 

Sat 28 April 9am - 11.30am 

NT Members 10% discount / Adults $20 / Concessions $15 




Heritage Innovation and Invention at Saumarez 

Saumarez Homestead, 230 Saumarez Road - Enter via 


A unique opportunity to discover the innovation and use of 

inventions that occurred on a rural property from the 1830s 

well into the 1900s. During the farm tour, experience the 

amazing stories of how a farm and its families developed 

through the days of bullock and horse drawn vehicles and 

equipment and then through the transition to mechanised 

equipment and vehicles. After lunch you will be taken on a 

tour of the Edwardian mansion that is Saumarez Homestead. 

During the special House Tour you will explore the innovation 

and inventions that were utilised in the house as it developed 

from its beginnings in 1888, extension in 1906 and renovation 

into the 1950s. 

Sun 29 April 10.30am - 2.30pm 

Both Farm and House Tours with Lunch: NT Members 10% 

discount / Adults $35 / Concessions $27 



BINGARA 

Bingara District Historical Society 

Campbell Bridge 125th Anniversary 

Campbell Bridge, Cnr Fossikers Way and Bundarra Road 

This event is to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Campbell 

Bridge with the mounting of a plaque. Very few bridges built 

in this period of the late 1800s were honored with a plaque 

or even a name plate. After the official proceedings, everyone 

will be invited to enjoy a picnic in the riverside park below the 

bridge, where food and refreshments will be available. Built in

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1886, Campbell bridge spans the Gwydir River and is listed on 

the State Heritage and Conservation register. It is significant 

for its contribution to the social and commercial development 

of Northern New South Wales and is also a significant exam. 


Free 

COBAR 

Great Cobar Heritage Centre 

Bush Skills - Outback and Underground 

Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Barrier Hwy 

On the land or under it, Cobar farmers and miners make, mend 

or invent what they do not have or cannnot buy. Ingenuity is 

not confined to the past - this exhibition shows the ongoing 

resourcefulness of the people of this outback mining town. 

Centre open seven days a week. 8.30am-5pm weekdays & 

9am-5pm weekends and public holidays. 

2 April - 31 May 8.30am - 5pm 

Free with entry to Centre: Adults $10 / Concessions $8 / 

Family $20 

COFFS HARBOUR 

Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive 

Committee 

Heritage Street Stall 

Thursday Growers Market, City Centre Square, Harbour Drive 

The popular Thursday Growers Produce Market in Harbour 

Drive will host a day long heritage stall highlighting the work 

of the CHCC Heritage Executive Committee. We will be giving 

away free information and advice on heritage sites and 

buildings, brochures, leaflets, technical bulletins, post cards 

and copies of our self- guided heritage walks. 

Thurs 12 April 9am - 3pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6648 4657 

Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive Committee 

Who’s buried in your backyard 

Coffs Harbour - Cavanbah Hall, Harbour Drive 

This talk, by a member of CHCC’s Heritage Executive 

Committee will focus on an ongoing research project that 

investigates the pattern of burials on private lands in Coffs 

Harbour Area. Researching this project has uncovered 

(pardon the pun) some interesting and colourful stories, some 

tragic, others inspirational. Held in conjunction with the talk in 

Coff Harbour’s Heritage: Busting the Myths, light refreshments 

will also be available. 


Free 



Committee 

Coff’s Harbour’s Heritage: Busting the Myths 

Coffs Harbour - Cavanbah Hall, Harbour Drive 

This talk by CHCC’s heritage advisor, will explore the history 

of Coffs Harbour through the legacy of its built heritage. 

Taking in surviving buildings, streets and landscapes, as well 

as historic images, discussion will centre on the types and 

themes within Coffs Harbour’s built heritage and new ways 

of looking at the history of Coffs Harbour. Held in conjunction 

with the talk entitled ‘whos buried in your back yard’, with light 

refreshment provided. 


Free 


CORAMBA 


Committee 

Coramba Town Heritage Week 

Hampden Hotel, Gale Street 

As one of the earliest townships on the Coffs Coast, Coramba 

has a rich and interesting history. This walk is the launch of 

the third self-guided heritage trail that the CHCC’s Heritage 

Executive Committee has developed, exploring the historic 

settlements of Coffs Harbour and its surrounding villages. 

Bring a hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and a 

water bottle. 

Sat 14 April 

Free 


10.30pm - 12.30pm 

CUNDLETOWN 

Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society Inc 

Our Innovative Dairy Industry/ Opening of new museum 

Cundletown Hall, cnr High & Main Streets 

The official opening of the new museum will take place 

9.30am. Innovations and Inventions relating to the Dairy 

Industry and Associated Industries. Demonstrations of butter 

and ice cream making using 100 year old equipment will be 

held during the day. Light lunch, morning tea available for 

additional fee and wheelchair access and parking available. 

Sun 29 April 

$3 

Enquiries: 02 6553 9574 

9.30am - 3pm 

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GLOUCESTER 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - Discovery 

Hidden Treasure Tour 

Copeland Tops State Conservation Area Carpark, 18kms West 

of Gloucester 

Step back in time to the days of gold mining at the historic 

mountain maid gold mine. Join a NRWS discovery ranger 

for a guided tour and discover a valley of hidden treasures 

at copeland tops state conservation area. Note: for safety, 

access to the mine shaft is currently unavailable. Please bring 

hat, sunscreen, water and snacks and wear fully enclosed 

walking shoes. 

18 & 25 April 11am - 1pm 

Adults $10 / Child (under 15years old) $8 / Family $28 


GRAFTON 

Clarence River Historical Society 

The Story of the Ski-Wing Hang Glider 

Schaeffer House, 190 Fitzroy Street 

Exhibition of plans, photos, - ski wing Hang Glider- people 

involved in experimentation, first successful flight. Wheelchair 

access, parking and toilets available. 

14 - 29 April 10am - 4pm 

Adults $3 / School child $1 

Enquiries: 02 6642 5212 

KEMPSEY 

OEH National Parks and Wildlife Service 

Convict Lime Kilns 4WD tag-along tour 

Pacific Hwy intersection Smiths Creek Rd, Kumbatine 

NaionalPark - isolated site requires 4WD 

Walking tour approx 2.5km around the remains of Australia’s 

earliest surviving Lime Kilns circa 1830’s. A fascinating story 

of early colonial innnovation and technology. Bring a picnic 

lunch, water bottle, wear sturdy boots, trousers and insect 

repellent. Limited transport available. This tour requires use 

of your own 4WD vehicle approx 25km return over former 

forestry roads. Road surface depends on weather conditions. 

Meet at intersection of Smiths Creek Road and Pacific Hwy, 

Kundabung. approx 12 km south of Kempsey. 

Thurs 19 April 9am - 2pm 

$10 


KENDALL 

Kendall Heritage Society Inc. 

Henry Kendall Birthday Memorial Luncheon 

Kendall Services and Citizens’ Club, 4 Graham Street 

This luncheon, with this years special guest speaker, Donald 

Godden, is held yearly to bring attention to some of Australia’s 

much loved poetry and it’s writer who lived in Kendall part of 

his creative life. He was Kendall’s first timber inspector when 

timber was the lifeblood of the area. Wheelchair access, air 

conditioned premises overlooking Camden Head River. 

Sat 28 April 12noon for 12.30pm 

$25 


LAURIETON 

Camden Head Pilot Station 

Camden Head Pilot Station Heritage Tour and Talk 

Camden Head Pilot Station, Camden Head Road 

The Camden Head Pilot Station has an interesting and 

important heritage. An informative talk and tour of the Pilot 

Station and its surrounds will give visitors and insight into the 

day to day workings of the Pilot Station a century ago. It will 

also show its restoration and current activities. The tour will 

include the cottage and continue around the surrounds of the 

Pilot Station including the break wall and Pilot Beach. 

Mon 23 April 

$15 includes morning tea (proceeds go to maintenance of 

the Pilot Station) 


LISMORE 

Richmond River Historical Society 

Moving with the Times: Lismore’s pioneer aviators 

Lismore Regional Museum, 165 Molesworth Street 

In 1916 the Mayor of Lismore asked the Postmaster General 

to consider establishing an aerial mail service in country 

Australia. Four years later, on 26 June 1920, the first air mail 

service in Australasia began when an Avro aeroplane took 

off from Lismore to deliver and pick up mail in Casino and 

Tenterfield. The display will look at this ‘first’ for Lismore, as 

well as other local pioneering aviation ventures such as those 

of Keith Virtue and G.A. Robinson. 


Admission to Museum: Adults $2 / Students $1 / Children 

(under 12) 50c 

MANNERING PARK 

The Ormsby Family 

Ormsby Family Hangi - Cooking of food Maori style and 

sharing of the family history 

19 Marmion Street 

This event is to celebrate the family name “Ormsby” which 

first arrived on Australian soil with the First Fleet 1788. 

Ormsby was also the first Prison Superintendent at Cockatoo 

Island, Sydney. Clarence Pita Ormsby JP NSW was the first 

Ormsby to be naturalized as an Australian citizen on 26th 

January 1988. Clarence Pita Ormsby organized an Australian

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and World record event having the most Grand Parents in 

concert on the Nullarbor with their ukulele orchestra, 5th 

September 2011. This group also performed at the Head of 

the Bight Tourist Center. South Australia. Clarence Ormsby 

entertainer will take a concert to perform in “Ormsby Hall” in 

Taree, NSW. Clarence Ormsby is a disabled war veteran who 

served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War operating with 

the 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. The name Ormsby 

has a cultural link with England and the indigenous people of 

New Zealand hence the celebration of “Ormsby Family Hangi” 

Hangi in translation means cooking of food Maori style. As 

part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival the Ormsby family 

have organised this special cultural feast and entertainment 

to share its proud history on Australian soil. Please book by 

before March 20th, 2012. 


$25 

Bookings Essential: Clarence Ormsby 0447 448 637 

NOWRA 

Shoalhaven Family History Society Inc 

Cemetery Tour Nowra General Cemetery 

Nowra General Cemetery, Kinghorn and Kalander Streets 

A tour of the old Nowra General Cemetery conducted by 

our experienced guides with items of historical significance 

pointed out and explained as well as a number of unusual 

headstones shown. A comical side of the cemetery will also 

be explored. 


Free 


PORT MACQUARIE 

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard 

Douglas Vale Open Day, 150th Anniversary Celebrations 

235 Oxley Highway 

Open day - opening Heritage Festival for Port Macquarie / 

Kempsey region, inconjunction with 150th anniversary of 

homestead - craft and stalls - wine tasting – food stalls, 

all day entertainment including bands, seating and tables 

available. Wheelchair access and parking available. 


Gold Coin donation 

Enquiries: 02 6584 3792 or douglasvale1@bigpond.com 

OEH Naional Parks and Wildlife Service 

Delving into Dunnies - the story behind one very special 

Wedgwood 1825 Water Closet 

Innes Ruins Historic Site, Lake Innes Nature Reserve 

Come Delving into Dunnies, learning about toilets in colonial 

times and the story behind one very special Wedgwood toilet 

bowl unearthed by archaeologists. Guided tour over the 

Innes Ruins looking at the convict brickwork and plumbing. 

Bring a picnic lunch and waterbottle. Wear enclosed walking 

shoes, hat and bring insect repellent. Meet at locked gate 

south end of Ruins Way,of Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie. Access 

into site across privatee property from 10am- 10.20am then 

gate locked for duration of tour. Bookings essential as places 

limited. Bookings phone Port Macquarie Visitor Info Centre. 

Wed 18 April 10am - 1.30pm 


Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory 

Amazing Astronomical Stories 

Rotary Park, Stewart Street 

A 90minute entertaining presentation of the night sky with 

spectacular images of astronomical objects together with 

a 3D look at Mars or the Moon while the presenter relates 

amazing stories of astronomical innovation, invention and 

discovery. Plus an opportunity to look at and hold a metallic 

meteorite. Weather permitting the evening begins and ends 

with a look through the telescope. 

13 - 29 April 7.30pm 

Adults $8 / Concessions $7 / Child $5 / Family (2A + 2C) $22 

/ Children under 5 years old free. 

Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage 

Sand, Shipwrecks and Signals 

Town Green (outside Royal Hotel), Horton Street 

Ever wandered along our coastline and wondered what it 

would have been like all those years ago. Well, in the case 

of Port Macquarie, wonder no more as those secrets are 

uncovered on this walk to Flagstaff Hill and the former Pilot’s 

cottages led by award winning Heritage Consultant, Mitch 

McKay. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and camera and 

wear walking shoes or joggers. 

16, 17, 23 & 24 April 9.30am - 11am 

$15 




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Grave Tales 

Port Macquarie Historic Cemetery, Intersection Gordon and 

Horton Streets 

This informative tour, by award winning Heritage Consultant 

Mitch McKay, takes you through Port Macquarie’s second 

burying ground where nearly 1500 soldiers, convicts and 

settlers are buried. Learn about the history of the cemetery, 

the intriguing stories of some of its occupants and their 

relatives and hear about the ongoing conservation of the 

monuments. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and camera 

and wear walking shoes or joggers. 

18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 April 2pm - 3.30pm 

$19 



Uncovering Our Past 

Visitor Information Centre, The Glasshouse, Clarence Street 

Port Macquarie, the traditional country of the Birpai, has a 

fascinating past since those days back in 1821 when it was 

founded by the British as a penal settlement. This tour, by 

award winning Heritage Consultant Mitch McKay, provides a 

general introduction to Port Macquarie and there is no better 

way to appreciate the town’s history than on foot. Listen to the 

stories, visit some of our historic sites and see how our history 

is being interpreted. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and 

camera and wear walking shoes or joggers. 

18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 April 9.30am - 12.15pm 

$29 


Port Macquarie Historical Museum 

Made in the Hastings 

Port Macquarie Historical Museum, 22 Clarence Street 

Local inventions, innovations and inspirations using objects, 

images and ephemera from the Port Macquarie Historical 

Society’s vast collection are on show in this temporary 

exhibition. 

13 April - 20 June 9.30am - 4.30pm 

Adults $5 / Concessions $3.50 / Children $2 / Familiy $10 

- includes full admission to the museum’s award winning 14 

rooms and galleries. 

Port Macquarie Historical Museum 

Musuem Open Day 


Explore this award winning museum’s 14 rooms and galleries 

and learn more about Port Macquarie’s rich and unique 

history from its British settlement as a penal colony through to 

the popular tourist destination it is today. Browse the thematic 

displays and a temporary exhibition ‘Made in the Hastings’. 

This event includes a coffee morning talk at 10am. 

Wed 18 April 9.30am - 4.30pm 

Gold coin admission includes full museum entry and coffee 

morning talk. 

Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc. 

Stories Behind the Graves 

Historic Cemetery, Intersection of Gordon & Horton Streets 

A guided walking tour of Port Macquarie’s Second Burying 

Ground. Hear the stories of Port Macquarie’s famous and 

infamous residents who are buried here including convicts, 

soldiers and free settlers. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, 

a sunhat and sunscreen. 

Mon 23 April 10am - 11.30am 

$5 - includes complimentary museum admission ticket. 


Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc. 

Our Town, Our Heritage 


A guided walking tour of Port Macquarie’s historic sites in and 

around the CBD area. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, a 

sun hat and sunscreen. 

Thurs 26 April 10am - 11.30am 

$5 - includes complimentary museum admission. 


Sundowner Holidays 

Retro Spect 

Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park, 1 Munster Street 

Presented by Port Macquarie Holidays and Sundowner 

Breakwall Tourist Park “Retro Spect” is an invitation for people 

to bring their Retro Wares to Port Macquarie from cars to 

clothes, music to art, tattoos to hair do’s. In celebration of 

Port Macquarie’s new world class skate park offering a quality 

retro bowl and located next to the infamous “Breakwall” 

bodyboarding hotspot. A free gallery space and movie screen 

will be available by simply applying to us on email with your 

ideas. Email simon@sundownerholidays.com if you would like 

to be involved in showcasing whatever you think will fit the 

theme. 

14 - 29 April 9am - 9pm 

Free displays, some venues may end up ticketing a range of 

shows that will be promoted online 

www.portmacquarieholidays.com

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PYREE 

Shoalhaven Family History Society Inc 

Getting Started - Beginners Workshop 

Old Pyree School, Greenwell Point Road 

This is an open day for all and a workshop for beginners. 

Experienced researchers will be on duty to help beginners get 

started on tracing their ancestors using our library facilities as 

well as on line resources. Attendees should bring their lunch 

but tea and coffee will be available. Beginners should bring 

a note book and any information they already have on their 

family. There is plenty of parking and lovely shady trees to 

enjoy lunch under if you wish. Be sure to bring your lunch as 

there are no shops close by. 


Free 


URALLA 

Uralla Historical Society 

Exhibition Opening 

McCrossin’s Mill Museum, Salisbury Street 

Official opening of two permanent exhibitions in the 1881 

Shed. “She’ll be right, mate…tools that shaped New 

England”- A wry look at traditional folk museums. “It’s just not 

Cricket”- A bizarre, facetious ‘sledge’ at cricket, and museum 

purists! Laughter in a museum. 


Free 




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ADELONG FALLS 

Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins 

Adelong Falls Guided Tours / Traditional stalls workshops 

Workshops in lime morter repointing, lime wash, slaking lime. 

Dry stone walling. Guided tours of the heritage listed stone 

highlighting the construction techniques of the innovative 

gold processing mill and gold mining memorabilia. Parking 

available, reasonable fitness required, please wear sturdy 

shoes and a hat and tea/coffee will be available. 


Gold Coin donation 


Harper’s Mansion 

Louisa Atkinson: her life and family 

Berrima Anglican Church Hall, Old Hume Highway 

Writer Judith O’Connell will talk about Australian botanist, 

artist and writer Louisa Atkinson (1834-72), her family 

and associations with Oldbury Farm, Berrima. There will 

be a small display illustrating some of Louisa’s work. 

Visit www.harpersmansion.com.au for more details. 


NT Members $12 / Adults $15. Includes tea and scones after 

the talk. 

Enquiries: 02 4877 1508 

Sorth East NSW 

ALBURY 

Albury & District Historical Society and Albury City 

Library Museum 

Albury’s Inventors and Innovation 1850 -1920 

Albury City Library Museum, Kiewa Street 

Public talks on various Albury and District Innovation and 

inventions 1850-1920. 

Wed 11 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm 

Free 

Enquiries: 02 6023 8333 

BATEMANS BAY 

Old Courthouse Museum 

Tales from the Tool Shed 

Old Courthouse Museum, 1 Museum Place 

Batemans Bay was formerly a timber town. In the Museum’s 

brand new Tool Shed display come and explore the range of 

hand crafted tools; features innovations in the manufacturing 

history of Perry’s Mill. Tuesday April 17th and Thursday April 

19th, Tuesday April 24, Thurday April 26 and Sunday April 29. 



BERRIMA 


Early Embroidered Samplers 

Harper’s Mansion, Wilkinson Street 

An exhibition of some of the embroidered samplers from the 

National Trust Collection, including several examples of early 

Australian needlework. Visit www.harpersmansion.com.au for 

more details. 

14 - 29 April 10.30am - 4pm 

Free with admission to house 

Enquiries: 02 4877 1508 


BRAIDWOOD 

Braidwood Heritage Committee 

Braidwood Heritage Day Festival 

Ryrie Park, Wallace Street 

As the first listed Heritage Town in NSW we would like 

publicise the richness and talents of the Braidwood 

Community. This is a celebration of the old, new traditions 

of Braidwood people. A parade will bring the community 

together, followed by festivities in the park including; music, 

food, traditional demonstrations, farming and art. Engaging 

all areas in the town by drawing on the tapestry of interests 

in Braidwood. All stalls, entertainment and food will be local, 

promoting business interests and establishing Braidwood as 

an area of interest for tourists. 

5 & 6 May 10am - 6pm 

Free 

BURRADOO 

Australian Garden History Society Southern Highlands 

Branch 

Burradoo Heritage Walk 

Meet at Oxley College, Railway Road

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Commencing at Oxley College, participants will walk in small 

groups along the streets and lanes of Burradoo, including 

Osborne, Werrington and Riversdale. Afternoon tea will be 

served at ‘Patchway’. 


$25 


DARLINGTON POINT 

Heritage Darlington Point 

Tough Times, Tough People 

Heritage Centre/Museum, Darlington Street 

Open day with display highlighting rural inventiveness and 

resourcefulness. Ample parking. Limited wheelchair access. 



EDEN 

Mary MacKillop Hall Management Committee 

Museum Exhibition 

Mary MacKillop Hall, cnr. Calle Calle & Chandos Sts. 

Museum depicts the history of Eden’s old Catholic Church 

circa 1860’s and the involvement of Saint Mary MacKillop 

and the use of the building as a school. It also details the 

wreck of the Ly - ee - Moon in 1886 and the drowning of 

Mary’s mother, Flora, in the disaster. Open daily - seven days 

per week. 

1 Jan - 30 Dec 10am - 4pm 

Entry by donation 

GOULBURN 

Garroorigang Historic Home 

Guided Tours of Historic Hume Family Home 

Garroorigang Historic Home, Braidwood Road 

Mr Hume conducts tours of his family home built in 1857. 

The home is set in six acres of gardens/lawns and visitors 

experience living history amidst unique collections of victorian 

and colonial furnishings and family memorabilia in original 

settings. Stately rooms where little has changed in 140 years 

- still in use today. Off street parking in grounds available for 

cars and coahces. 

Open daily 

Adults $12 / Children 12 under $6 

Bookings Essential: (for groups and coaches only) 

Enquiries: 02 4822 1912 

Goulburn Historic Waterworks 

Open Day: Goulburn Historic Waterworks 

Marsden Weir, off Fitzroy Street 

Historic engines, playground, free BBQ, café, tours available, 

Wollondilly River front location. 

Sun - Tues and all of the school hoildays 

10am - 4pm 

Donation 

Riversdale 

Riversdale Monthly Devonshire Teas 

Maud Street 

Come and be part of Riversdale’s new monthly event on the 

3rd Sunday of every month. Tour the historic 1840’s Georgian 

house and then come and sit in the beautiful gardens of 

Riversdale and enjoy a Devonshire morning or afternoon 

tea of homemade scones, jam and cream for the low cost 

of $5.50 for tea and coffee and 1 scone or $7.50 for tea and 

coffee and two scones. 

Sun 15 April 10am – 2pm 

For house and garden tour: Free NT Members / Adults $5 / 

Concession & Children $3 / Family $12 

Enquiries: Dawn Giles 02 4821 4741 

HOLBROOK 

National Museum of Australian Pottery 

“Artware to Utility” 

National Museum of Australian Pottery, 76 Albury Street 

For Heritage week the National Museum of Australian Pottery 

is hosting a short term exhibition titled “Artware to Utility” 

and launching a book of the same title, which is the story 

of Modern Ceramic Products. The exhibition will contain 50 

pieces of pottery produced by the Sydney company between 

1945 and 1965. The book is available at the museum for 

$75, discounted during Heritage week (14 – 29 April) 

to $70 plus postage. Further details can be obtained at 

www.mcpmingay.com 

14 April - 31 July 9.30am - 4.30pm 

$5 entry to the Museum 

Enquiries: 02 6036 3464 or www.australianpottery.net.au 

QUEANBEYAN 

Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum Society 

Inc. 

Looking After Your Audio Visual and Photographic Collections 

Queanbeyan Museum, 10 Farrer Place 

Learn how to care for your Audio Visual and photographic 

collections from the experts. This workshop will be presented 

by staff from the Preservation Branch of the National Film 

and Sound Archive of Australia. Numbers are limited so please 

book! 

Wed 18 April 2pm - 3.30pm 

Free 


South East NSW


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Queanbeyan City Council 

Queanbeyan City Council Heritage Awards 

Queanbeyan Historical Museum, 10 Farrer Place 

The awards for this year’s outstanding contributions for the 

preservation, restoration or additions to heritage buildings or 

landscapes will be presented by the Mayor at the Queanbeyan 

Museum in Farrer Place on Saturday 14 April at 12noon. 

Refreshments provided. 


Free 


Queanbeyan City Library 

Innovation and Invention Exhibition 

Queanbeyan City Library, 257 Crawford Street 

An exhibition of significant Queanbeyan contributions to 

innovations and inventions that have helped shape our 

country. 

14 - 28 April 9.30am - 6pm 

Free 

Queanbeyan City Library 

Heritage Festival Launch 

Queanbeyan City Library, 257 Crawford Street 

Launch of Heritage Festival 2012 by the Mayor of Queanbeyan. 

Followed by a meeting of the local History and Heritage Group 

with a special guest speaker. Refreshments provided. 


Free 


Queanbeyan Museum 

Museums Open Day 

Queanbeyan Historical & Printing Museums, 10-20 Farrer 

Place 

A combined Open Day for the Queanbeyan Museum and the 

Printing Museum featuring a display from the Canberra and 

District Historic Engine Club, musical entertainment, food, 

guided tours, and an invention trail through the Queanbeyan 

Museum. A lively and entertaining day for all the family to visit 

and enjoy Queanbeyan’s Museums. 


Free 

Queanbeyan Museum 

Innovation in Practice - Garden and Building Launch 

Queanbeyan Museum, 10 Farrer Place 

Stage two of Queanbeyan Museum’s Storage building and a 

new easy care heritage garden will be launched. The launch 

will feature a talk by the building architect Peter Overton and a 

display of low maintenance gardening tips from Queanbeyan 

City Council Parks and Gardens. 

Sat 28 April 12pm – 12.45pm 

Free 

Queanbeyan Museum and Queanbeyan Printing 

Museum 

Museums Volunteering Information Day 

Historical Museum and Printing Museum, 10-20 Farrer Place 

Find out what volunteering entails at our two Queanbeyan 

Museums. Learn what a wide variety of work is done by 

volunteers - there is something for everyone! Talk to our 

volunteers, and find out how satisfying the work is - we are 

active and can do people! Includes a guided tour of the 

museums. 


Free 

Queanbeyan Printing Museum 

Printing Museum Guided Tours 

Queanbeyan Printing, 20 Farrer Place 

Take a guided tour of Queanbeyan’s unique Printing Museum. 

One of the few museums that has fully operational printing 

machines dating back to the late 1800s. You can take a 

fascinating journey thorough the history of newspaper printing 

in Queanbeyan and see these magnificently restored printing 

machines in full operating mode. The Museum is open on 

Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. The Museum will 

be open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Heritage 

Festival from 2pm to 4pm. Other tours can be arranged upon 

request. 

14 - 29 April 2pm - 4pm 

Free 

ROBERTSON 

Robertson Heritage Railway Station Inc. 

Railway and Rural Innovation 

Robertson Heritage Railway Station, Yarranga Street 

Visit one of the last and best railway station complexes 

featuring the innovative precast concrete panel construction 

in use early last century and learn how, when and why it was 

employed. The modified ‘Per way shed’ exhibits will include 

a former track maintenance vehicle and fettlers’ tools from 

the past. On the adjacent railway common will be a working 

display of old farm machinery as well as vintage and classic

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cars. Refreshments available. Wheelchair access. 


Free 

SHELLHARBOUR CITY 

Tongarra Museum 

The Life and Times of Ben Turner of Clover Hill 

Tongarra Museum, Russell Street, Albion Park 

An historic exhibition will be held at Tongarra Museum 

featuring the life of Benjamin Horace Turner; aviator, artist, 

poet, world record parachutist and manufacturer of ‘Scamp’ 

swimsuits, Australia. Ben lived for many years at Clover Hill, 

Macquarie Pass, where he worked on building his tudor style 

manor house, built on the side of huge natural rock formations 

on his property. An Art Prize encouraging artists to produce 

works based on the life of Ben Turner will be launched in 

Shellharbour City during the National Trust Heritage Festival. 

16 - 27 April 10am - 4pm 

Free 


YASS 

Friends of Cooma Cottage 

Hume’s Heyday 

Cooma Cottage, 756 Yass Valley Way 

A day for the whole family showcasing rural pursuits of the 19th 

century, during the time of the great, Australian born explorer 

Hamilton Hume at his retirement home “Cooma Cottage”. 

Including blacksmithing, horse shoeing, cow milking, whip 

cracking, spinning, preserving fruit, blade shearing, horse 

& cart rides, poetry recitals, post & rail fencing. Olden days 

children’s games all day. Competition between local service 

groups eg. sheaf tossing, wool bale rolling. Food provided 

by local charities, drinks available. Disabled parking close 

by, plants & olive oil for sale. Wine tasting. Please dress in 

costume if possible. Tours of house available. 


Adults $5 / Family $15 

Enquiries: 02 6226 1470 

UNANDERRA 

Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Group 

Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery - Walking Tours 

Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery, Investigator Drive 

Walking Tours will be on Sunday, 29 April 2011 from 1pm to 

3pm (on the hour). Three family members will talk on their 

descendents who are buried in the Historic Berkeley Pioneer 

Cemetery which dates back to 1862. Seating, refreshments 

and on street parking are available. When booking, please 

mention if wheelchair access is required via gate access. 


Gold coin donation for entry 


WYALONG 

Bland Shire Council 

Amazing Stories 

Wyalong Hall, 68 Neeld Street 

An evening of talks, music and displays. BBQ starts at 5pm. 


$5 which includes BBQ & Refreshments. All proceeds to a 

local charity. 

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LEURA 

Everglades House and Gardens 

High Tea at Everglades 

37 Everglades Ave 

Enjoy the ambience of the Art Deco dining room at the 

recently restored 1930’s property at Leura. A scrumptious 

homemade high tea follows a welcome punch and nibbles. 

Leaf Tea and plunger coffee will be served. Wander around 

the garden before or after the tea. 

28 & 29 April 2.30pm – 4pm 

NT Members $25 / Adult $30 / Child $10 

Bookings essential: Anita 02 4784 1974 or Liz 0418 206 899 

LITHGOW 

Lithgow & District Family History Society Inc 

Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention Display 

Ewen Smith Memorial Hall, cnr Tank & Donald Streets 

Display of Photographs & Stories highlighting the ingenuity 

and resourcefulness of Australians, focussing on Lithgow, 

Hartley and surrounding towns. 


Free 

MOUNT VICTORIA 

Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Inc. 

Mount Victoria (Historical) Museum, Railway Station, Station 

Street 

See how the early settlers and convicts worked to push 

roads and a railway through the rough terrain of the Blue 

Mountains. The struggle of the workforce is shown by the 

nature of the farm equipment, which needed huge physical 

effort. The domestic scene is illustrated by pottery, silverware, 

musical instruments, costume and furniture. Many natural 

history exhibits depict wildlife both local and foreign. Hourly 

train service to the door, some wheelchair access, parking 

available. 

14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 April 2pm - 5pm 

Adults $3 / Children 50c 

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AINSLIE 

National Trust of Australia (ACT) 

Ainslie Houses & Gardens 

Start at Baker Gardens Pre-school 

A conducted walking tour around Corroboree Park crescents, 

inspecting three different 1926-7 cottages, specially designed 

by Federal Capital Commission and private architects, and 

various once-productive, now mature gardens close-up. Hear 

fascinating stories of the residents who created a community 

while building the national capital. Afternoon tea is included. 

Walking (approx 1 km) at a comfortable pace will be involved, 

including across grassed or unpaved areas. Limit of 30 adults. 


$25 NT Members / $35 non members 


or online at www.nationaltrustact.org.au 

BONNER 


A Walk up Oak Hill 

Begin at the woolshed at Elm Grove, Bonner 

Begin with a sausage sizzle before embarking on the hour’s 

walk up to Oak Hill to enjoy a wonderful panorama and view 

the century old border marker on the NSW/ACT border. Elm 

Grove, one of the last working properties in Gungahlin, is 

heritage-listed. Owner Paul Carmody will lead the tour and 

talk about its history. A great school holiday activity. 

Mon 23 April 12pm – 3pm 




COOK 

The Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra 

Open Days at HAGSOC 

41 Templeton Street 

Open Days at an excellent family history library. Come in and 

have a look around or take a short ‘small group’ tour of the 

Library and discover its resources and how they might help 

you discover your own family stories. With a prior booking you 

can have an Individual Session 30-45 minutes ‘one on one’ 

with an experienced researcher. 

See www.hagsoc.org.au for more information. 

15 & 29 April 10am - 1pm 

Free 

Bookings Essential: for individual sessions only 

0411 616 213 


Discovering Your Family Stories 

41 Templeton Street 

Ever wonder whether your family had an Amazing Story 

to tell but, perhaps, never told it. Were they innovators 

or inventors How did they share in the built, cultural, and 

natural heritage of Australia This one day course will 

introduce you to the techniques and resources essential if 

you want to find their stories. Learn from experienced family 

history researchers and meet others who share your interest. 

See www.hagsoc.org.au for more information. Morning and 

Afternoon tea provided, Bring your own lunch. 

Sun 22 April 8.45am - 4.30pm 

$20 for HAGSOC members / $40 for non members 


DUNLOP 


Dunlop Straight Line Border Walk 

From Hugh Mckay Cres, Dunlop. Take the off shoot road 

towards Jarramlee Homestead. 

Starting near the front gate of Jarramlee, the log entrance 

leads northeast into a fenced corridor, picking up a tiny part 

of the Australian Bicentennial Trail. The timber post fence is 

most likely the original fence constructed along the border in 

the 1920’s. There will be refreshments provided at Belconnen 

West Ponds and a talk from Ginninderra Landcare before we 

return with Dr Peter Dowling who will be leading the way. 

Wed 18 April 11am - 2.30pm 




An easy walk with Dr Peter Dowling (centre) in Dunlop to 

discover more of the border building of 100 years ago. 

(Dunlop finish) 

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Dirk Bolt: South Woden Neighbourhood Centres 

Meet at Farrer Shopping Centre. 

In partnership with Australian Institute of Architects 

Dirk Bolt is a lesser known but an important Canberra 

Architect who contributed to Canberra’s planning and some 

important buildings. This tour explores his work at suburban 

shopping centres of Pearce, Torrens, Farrer and Swinger 

Hill and the multi-unit housing directly associated with the 

shopping centres. The tour is lead by Graeme Trickett and Ken 

Charlton who are writing a monograph on Dirk Bolt on behalf 

of the Australian Institute of Architects. There is an option 

of afternoon tea at the end of the tour (at participant’s cost). 

Self drive tour with arrangements for rides on request. 

Sat 14 April 1.30pm – 3.30pm 

$15 NT & Institute Members / $20 non members 



GOOGONG 

National Trust of Australia ACT 

London Bridge & Googong Guided Walk 

Meet at the turn off to Googong Dam from the Old Cooma Rd 

London Bridge is a naturally eroded limestone arch on Burra 

Creek, NSW. Come along and enjoy a sausage sizzle in the 

London Bridge car park before taking the tour with an archaeologist 

and historian. 





GUNGAHLIN 

National Trust of Australia ACT 

Dirk Bolt: Live and Learn 

Meet at Burgmann College,Gungahlin 

In partnership with Australian Institute of Architects 

Dirk Bolt is a lesser known but an important Canberra 

Architect who contributed to Canberra’s planning and some 

important buildings. This tour explores his work at Burgmann 

College and Hacket housing. The tour is lead by Graeme 

Trickett and Ken Charlton who are writing a monograph on 

Dirk Bolt on behalf of the Australian Institute of Architects. 

There is an option of afternoon tea at the end of the tour (at 

participant’s cost). 

Self drive tour with arrangements for rides on request. 

Sat 21 April 1.30pm – 3.30pm 

$15 NT & Institute Members / $20 non members 



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Torchlight Tour of St. John’s Graveyard 

St John’s Church, 43 Constitution Ave 

Discover Amazing Stories of Innovation and Invention achieved 

by notable Australians and Canberra’s pioneers during a tour 

of Canberra’s original graveyard. Learn about the families who 

settled on windswept Limestone Plains and of those who built 

our nation’s capital. For a gold coin donation, have a warm 

cuppa and cake in the Schoolhouse Museum following the 

tour. This is a unique experience and opportunity to visit one 

of Canberra’s historical sites and visit Canberra’s first school 

and schoolmaster’s residence. Low level of fitness required. 

Torch, warm jacket and sensible shoes necessary. 

16, 17 & 18 April 7pm 

$10 per person / $20 per family 


RUSSELL 


Duntroon Dairy Open Day 

Duntroon Dairy, Kelliher Rd 

Come and milk a cow or churn butter at the heritage-listed 

Duntroon Dairy, one of the oldest buildings in the ACT. Enjoy 

an in depth tour of this site, how it has been interpreted, 

what the archaeology reveals and the structure of the dairy. 

Dancers, singers, car displays, wood turning, food and more 

will entertain the whole family. 

Sun 29 April 


Enquiries: 02 6230 0533 

10am - 3pm 

Enjoy many activities at the Duntroon Dairy Open Day.

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THARWA 


Honeysuckle to Booroomba Rocks 

Namadgi Visitors Centre, Naas Rd 

Join geologist Robert Abell on a walk from the Honeysuckle 

Campground in Namadgi National Park through eucalypt 

forests to the imposing Boonoomba Rocks – massive granite 

boulders. Learn about the former space tracking station of 

Honeysuckle which was instrumental in monitoring the Apollo 

program that landed the first people on the moon. Bring your 

own lunch. 





YARRALUMLA 


Yarralumla Guided Walk 

Established in 1928, Yarralumla is one of Canberra’s oldest 

suburbs. The name comes from the Ngunnawal word for the 

area. Many streets are named after botanists and colonial 

governors. Yarralumla is home to some of Canberra’s early 

buildings and the diplomatic community. Come and join 

heritage architect David Hobbes on this tour, enjoying 

afternoon tea at the end. 






What’s it Worth 2012 

Albert Hall, Commonwealth Ave 

What’s it Worth 2012 will again provide a wonderful 

opportunity for Canberra and regional collectors to have 

personal / family treasures, from art to artefacts, silver to 

stamps and much more valued by experts and to hears the 

stories behind them. Disabled access available. 

Sun 22 April 

$5 adult / $5 per item 

Enquiries: 02 6230 0533 

10am - 4pm 

Capital Territory 

and & Victoria 

Learning about the space heritage at Honeysuckle, before 

embarking on our walk to Booroomba Rocks. 

Canberra and Regional 

Heritage Festival 

Up to another 90 events will feature 

in and around the ACT 

From March check out 

www.environment.act.gov.au 

or call 02 6205 0255 

VICTORIA 

CORRYONG 

Man from Snowy River Bush Festival Inc 

Man from Snowy River Bush Festival 

Corryong Township & Recreation Reserve 

Schools out... and it’s the weekend before Easter! So pack 

up the family and your mates, come along and meet some 

new friends at the best entertainment the Snowy Mountains 

can offer. Corryong explodes with entertainment and 

festivities to celebrate the legend of Banjo Paterson’s Man 

from Snowy River. With 4 days of action packed Australiana 

fun and festivities jammed into the program, you can expect 

to be entertained by some of the best bush talent around. 

Parking & camping available, buses around town, food court, 

markets,wheel chair access & BYO chair. 

29 March - 1 April From 6.30am 

Ticket information available online at 

www.bushfestival.com.au and at 

main gate on Festival weekend.

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As host of this Festival, the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) 

thanks all the organisations and individuals involved in creating events for 

the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival Programme. 

This programme has been published by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for April 2012. 

With special thanks to Charlotte Holmes à Court for the design concept. All information was correct 

at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Ring to verify event details and please see the 

website for a complete up to date listing of events. 

Festival Organiser: Natalie Gross 


For the past 67 years the National Trust of Australia (NSW) has worked to safeguard our built, cultural 

and natural heritage. The Trust is Australia’s largest non-government, community conservation 

organisation. It relies on membership, donations and fundraising to maintain and operate house 

museums, galleries, gardens and other significant sites throughout NSW. Through its properties, 

advocacy, research, school and community education, the Trust helps connect 

the inspiration of the past with people’s lives today and in the future. 

So become a National Trust member today 

and ENJOY the benefits! 

Please see www.nationaltrust.com.au or call 02 9258 0156 

for more information.

Principal Supporter 

Sponsors 

Program Partners 

Media Supporters 

Supporters 

The Dominion Print Group as a preferred print partner to the Trust, 

have proudly designed and printed this year’s Heritage Festival Programme. 

With over 60 years experience in providing design and print management services 

to corporate Australia, the Dominion Print Group remain at the forefront of providing 

innovative solutions for your print projects. 

The Dominion Print Group 

Units 3 – 4, 2 Picken Street Silverwater, NSW 2128 

Telephone 02 9648 2888 Facsimile 02 9648 2890 

Email eddy@dominion.com.au Website www.dominion.com.au

The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the NSW Heritage 

Act, 1977 and is an independent advisory body to Government. Membership 

of the Council is skills-based, with representation from peak 

heritage bodies such as the National Trust of Australia (NSW). 

The council provides advice on heritage matters to the Minister responsible for heritage 

in NSW. It recommends to the Minister places and objects for listing on the State 

Heritage Register (SHR). 

The Heritage Council makes decisions about the care and protection of heritage places 

and items that have been identified as being significant to the people of NSW. 

The Council also delivers the NSW Heritage Grants program to help the community 

to identify, conserve, interpret and promote the State’s heritage. Funding is available 

every two years to individuals, community groups and local government who own or 

manage heritage items of state significance. 

The Heritage Council is serviced by the Heritage Branch, which provides professional 

advice and administrative support. The Branch also provides advice on heritage issues 

to the Government, state agencies, local councils and the community on how to protect 

heritage items. 

The work of the Heritage Branch includes: 

• working with communities to help them identify their important places and objects; 

• providing guidance on how to look after heritage items; 

• supporting local government in the care and management of heritage items; 

• managing the Heritage Grants program and changes to heritage items; 

• maintaining the NSW Heritage Database, an online list of all statutory heritage items 

in NSW; 

• delivering state-wide Aboriginal heritage, terrestrial archaeology and maritime 

archaeology programs. 

Heritage is evidence of our history. Conserving our heritage helps us to understand our 

past, and to contribute to the lives of future generations. It gives us a sense of 

continuity and belonging to the place where we live. 

The Heritage Council is a long standing supporter of the National Trust Heritage 

Awards. 

Details of the Heritage Council of NSW and the Office of Environment & Heritage 

can be found at www.heritage.nsw.gov.au.

HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW

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