HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW
HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW
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14 Sydney Events<br />
Innovation<br />
invention<br />
ANNANDALE<br />
Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church<br />
Be Inspired at Hunter Baillie Church<br />
Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cnr Johnston<br />
& Collins Streets<br />
Listed on the State Heritage Register, this sandstone, Neo-<br />
Gothic church, with its landmark spire, is the finest example<br />
of its type in Sydney. The majestic William Hill & Son organ<br />
was installed in 1892. The Church will be open 12pm -<br />
4pm. Organ recitals by Ralph Lane OAM 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.<br />
Afternoon Tea and Historical Display in 1886 Hall 12pm -<br />
4pm. Guided walk of neighbouring streets with Marghanita da<br />
Cruz, Editor of Annandale on the Web, at 3pm. More at www.<br />
hunterbaillie.org.au. Wheelchair accessible. Tax-deductible<br />
donations for National Trust conservation appeal welcome.<br />
Sun 15 April 12pm - 4pm<br />
Admission free Walk & afternoon tea $20 per person<br />
(proceeds for conservation of the church)<br />
APPIN<br />
Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group<br />
Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony<br />
Cataract Dam, Bayden Powell Drive<br />
An annual event to remember the Dharawal people killed in<br />
the massacre of 17th of April, 1816. This event acknowledges<br />
the significant and continuing contribution made by the<br />
Dharawal people to this area. Their great resourcefulness and<br />
innovative adaptability has allowed them to survive against all<br />
odds. Their gift has been the beauty of the land around us.<br />
Wheelchair accessible, parking available. Please bring a hat<br />
and fold-up chair if it’s a hot day.<br />
Sun 15 April 12pm - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Enquiries: 02 9605 1838<br />
ASHFIELD<br />
Ashfield Library<br />
Local Studies Open Day<br />
Level 2 Local Studies Room, 260 Liverpool Road<br />
Open day in the new local studies room to showcase the<br />
new facilities and to illustrate what is held in this collection<br />
and also to show off some historical material from Council’s<br />
Archives. Would hopefully have members from the Ashfield<br />
Historical Society involved as well, explaining what is held in<br />
their collection/s and how we support one another in assisting<br />
the public with their enquiries on family history & historical<br />
searches of their homes.<br />
Sat 21 April 10am - 2pm<br />
Free<br />
AVALON BEACH<br />
Pittwater Community Arts Inc.<br />
Surfing Tales<br />
Avalon Recreation Centre, 59A Old Barrenjoey Road<br />
Join Pittwater Community Arts for an evening of stories of<br />
surfing on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Listen to local surfing<br />
identities and view a surfing film.<br />
Wed 18 April 7pm - 10pm<br />
$5<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9913 1474<br />
BALMAIN<br />
Balmain Association<br />
Balmain’s Innovations and Inventions<br />
Balmain Watch house, 179 Darling Street<br />
Amazing Photographic Exhibition. Amazing story of the Cable<br />
Tramway construction for access to the Darling Street, Ferry<br />
Wharf. Early use of garbage waste disposal to generate<br />
electricity for local usage on the Balmain Peninsula. ‘Aussie’<br />
water bags and life jackets produced by E J Brett’s. The<br />
search for refrigeration by Thomas Mort. The exhibition will<br />
be open on Saturdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 April from 11.30<br />
am to 4pm.<br />
7 - 28 April Saturdays only from 11.30am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Enquiries: Kathleen Hamey 02 9818 4965 or June Lunsmann<br />
02 9810 6885<br />
Leichhardt Library Service<br />
Saving Ballast Point, Saving the Headland – Evening Talk<br />
Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street<br />
Amazing Stories: Evening talk with key activist Roger Parkes,<br />
Helen Styles, Fergus Fricke and June Lunsman who along with<br />
many other groups saved Ballast Point from development on<br />
the Birchgrove Peninsula. Ballast Point is now a thoughtfully<br />
landscaped open park space, echoing it’s industrial heritage<br />
with sculptural reminders of the former Caltex oil terminal<br />
which operated between 1928-1994. Come and hear about<br />
the amazing success of local activist groups along with<br />
Leichhardt Council in saving Ballast Point.<br />
Thurs 26 April<br />
Free<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9367 9211<br />
6pm (for 6.30pm) - 8pm<br />
Leichhardt Library Service<br />
Saving Ballast Point, Saving the Headland - Exhibition<br />
Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street<br />
A 20 year campaign by residents action groups who used<br />
innovative methods to drive a successful campaign to save<br />
Ballast Point from the hands of developers. This exhibition<br />
will display campaign materials, photographs and oral
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