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18 Sydney Events Innovation invention Willoughby City Council 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 Bookings Essential: 02 9777 7994 Willoughby City Council 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 Bookings Essential: 02 9777 1000 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 <strong>NSW</strong>. 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 Bookings Essential: 02 9710 0225
Innovation invention Sydney Events 19 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. Sun 22 April 11am - 2pm 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. Sat 21 April 10am - 4pm 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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