HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW

Innovation
invention
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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
Bookings Essential: 02 9921 3485
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
Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc.
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
Bookings Essential: 02 9559 2821