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Update on ComoHouse & GardenTasmaRejuvenationComo House & GardenFollowing a period of publicconsultation, the Trust isapplying for a new permitto improve facilities andaccessibility at Como House& Garden.Current permit conditions severely restrictcommunity accessibility and the Trust mustfind new ways to get people back to Como.The permit application will no longerinclude a new pavillion but it will focus onimprovements to the cafe area and includework on car access from Williams Road.No significant trees will be affected by theproposal.Como is now operating a bookings-basedmodel open to group tours and privatefunctions. Public events will also continueto be staged.The Trust looks forward to an outcome thatcan enable the community to enjoy Comowell into the future.Members may have seensome changes at the TasmaTerrace buildings recently.As well as a new Trust shop and galleryspace, our Commune Café is undernew management. It will soon includemurals celebrating the history of Tasmaincluding the Trust’s role in saving it inthe 1970s.The restoration of Terrace 2 is nowunderway – as part of this work theVictorian interior is being restored andpresented with items from our collectionto provide the public with a truly uniqueexperience of Melbourne in the 1880s.Showcasing the TrustThe Trust’s presence at theMelbourne International Flower& Garden Show has grown inthe past three years from atrestle table to a fully fitted outmarquee this year.The event gave us a fantastic opportunityto showcase our beautiful gardens andproperties.Many thanks to the hard work of our staffand volunteers and we also thank ourmembers who came along and said hello.Our heritage plants are available to buyat the expanded Rippon Lea nursery.Staff, visitors and volunteers at the marqueeMAY 2012 3

Gaolhouserocks Gold FM!Old Melbourne Gaol featured onprime time radio recently, withGold 104.3FM breakfast host,Brigitte Duclos, losing a bet toher co-host Anthony ‘Lehmo’Lehmann and having to spendthe night in Gaol.Prior to her visit, our very own Sean deCourcy, Operations Manager for the Gaol,did an on-air interview which was highlyentertaining and spooked Brig. Sean tookin some whips and other props to the radiostudio and surprised Brig on air by makinga real racket!According to Gold FM staff, Brig waslegitimately frightened about the sleepover,making it all the more entertaining forlisteners.The video of Brig’s sleepover was displayedon the Gold FM website, You Tube andFacebook pages, with Brig creeping throughthe dark at the Gaol stating: “And now I amnot having fun anymore. It’s dark. I am NOTsleeping here!”A photo of Brig from Gold FM taken at night during her stay at the Old Melbourne Gaol.Thanks to Sean and staff for their hardwork in making the Gaol such a memorableexperience for Brig and her Gold FM team.Cells for writers projectA new project at Old MelbourneGaol will provide an innovativeand highly inspiring canvas forwriters.The National Trust’s Cells for Writers Projectis a partnership with Writers Victoria andoffers a small group of Victorian basedwriters a six week placement at the Gaol.Each writer will be housed in a solitary cellwith just a chair, table and their imagination.The vivid, creative world of the writerwill be expanded when they enter theGaol - the site where 133 people includinginfamous bushranger Ned Kelly werehanged.The project is a practical way to inspire andengage with the vibrant artistic communityof Victoria by offering unique spaces forwriters to work uninterrupted on theirmanuscripts.At the completion of the six weekplacement, all participants of the projectwill be required to present their writtenpieces in the Courthouse.4 VICTORIAN NEWS

Kids’ birthday partiessail the high seas atPolly WoodsideAhoy there! Kids can step aboard the Polly Woodsideand have their very own pirate or sailor birthday partyadventure on Melbourne’s favourite tall ship.Polly Woodside is a unique and excitingvenue for children’s parties. Built inBelfast in 1885, she sailed 1.5 millionkilometres around the globe and is oneof the few deepwater tall sailing shipsstill remaining today.There’s an exciting treasure huntadventure for our pirate parties whileour sailor parties help kids to discoverreal sailing skills.Two sessions are available daily andthey run all year round with games,stories and fun activities and includePolly themed invitations and pirate orsailor souvenirs. Recommended forages 5 to 12. For more information goto www.pollywoodside.com.auNew SeasonalOperating HoursPolly Woodside will be open fromWednesday to Sunday from Maythrough August. For the two weeksof the July school holidays it willopen seven days a week.Rippon Lea will be open fromThursday to Sunday between Mayand August.Opening hours for Polly and RipponLea are from 10am to 4pm duringthese months.Como House & Garden has movedto a bookings-based model for grouptours but is not open for walk upvisitors in the short term.For all of our opening times visitwww.nattrust.com.auShips, scoundrels and scallywags– school holiday fun!There’s plenty to doduring the school holidaysin July 2012.The National Trust offers excitingways to entertain your kids over theschool holidays.All you need to do is load the kidsin the car, jump on a tram or walk toone of our many properties for anaction packed day you won’t forget.Over the July school holidays,we’ll offer courtroom dramas andbushranger tales at the Gaol andmaritime fun with your matesaboard Victoria’s most famous tallship – Polly Woodside.For more information and bookingsvisit www.nattrust.com.au/eventsMAY 2012 5

Calling allvolunteers!Trusttreasuresrob Youl OAMVolunteering at Mulberry HillThe National Trust’s portfolioof properties in the MorningtonPeninsula need your help.We are looking for volunteers at McCraeHomestead, The Briars, Mulberry Hill andEndeavour Fern Gully.Volunteers are needed to help with guidedtours of the properties, gardening, cleaning,front of house, events and car parkattendants (mostly for Endeavour Fern Gully).You can volunteer at one property or allfour if you wish and training is provided atall the sites.For more information please contactKate Moody on (03) 9656 9800 or emailvolunteers@nattrust.com.auA Trust tribute to all mumsthis Mother’s DayWith Mother’s Day fast approaching, what better way to spoilyour mum than indulging her at one of our special events.Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mulberry Hill witha delectable Devonshire Tea or at Lake ViewHouse in Chiltern with an ample afternoontea in the cottage garden.At Labassa, indulge in a Parisian High Tea orfor the musically-minded visit Barwon Parkfor a beautiful classical music concert.Relish Devonshire Tea in the Ballroom atRippon Lea, listen to live music, wander thegardens or row the lake!For mothers with a hankering for history,there’s a tour of La Trobe’s Cottage. Shereceives a flower too, in remembrance of theLa Trobes, who both loved their garden.Check for all booking details in the Eventssection on pages 13 to 18.Lesley Barnes OAM surrounded by herFROGS (Friends and Relatives of Gulf Station)Two of our wonderfulvolunteers Lesley Barnesand Rob Youl have beenrecognised in the AustraliaDay 2012 Honour’s List.Both Lesley and Rob were awardedin the Medal (OAM) of the Order ofAustralia in the General Division.A former Board member and longservingvolunteer, Lesley wasrecognised for her contribution to thepreservation of Australia’s heritage andservice to the community in the artsand as a volunteer.Rob Youl, a member of our LandscapeCommittee, was recognised for hisdedication to improving conservationoutcomes across the state6 VICTORIAN NEWS

Honours for a generous ladyElizabeth settled at Winchelsea in 1841. In1845 she married Thomas Austin: isolationand economic depression in the 1840s werefollowed by considerable wealth from woolproduction and sheep breeding. Elizabethwas widowed in 1871 shortly after thecompletion of Barwon Park Mansion.It was in these latter years thatshe made such a significantcontribution to the Victoriancommunity.When Elizabeth’s cookcontracted tuberculosisthe only place she couldreceive treatment wasthe prison hospital.Elizabeth’s response wasto begin a ‘Hospital forIncurables’ to provide carefor such sufferers wherenowhere else catered for them.Trust Board Member kristin Stegley with The Hon Mary Wooldridge accepting Elizabeth Austin’sinduction into the Victorian Honour Role of Women on behalf of the Trust and Barwon Park.Elizabeth Austin of BarwonPark is notable for being themost prominent womanphilanthropist of her generationand 101 years later she has beeninducted on to the VictorianHonour Roll of Women.Each year, the Victorian Honour Rollof Women recognises and celebratestruly remarkable women across Victoriawho through their vision, leadership,commitment and hard work, have madean exceptional contribution to theircommunities or areas of expertise.Described as the country’s first femalebenefactor, Elizabeth gave money to establishthe Austin Hospital in Melbourne, today amajor institution in Victoria’s health system.Elizabeth built the Austin Cottagesin South Geelong, to accommodateimpoverished widows and set up theVictorian Servants Training Institute ofMelbourne enabling working-class womento learn a trade.The new inductees were announced bythe Minister for Women’s Affairs, HonMary Wooldridge as part of InternationalWomen’s Day celebrations on 6 March 2012at Parliament House in Melbourne.Elizabeth Austin was represented at theevent by Kristin Stegley, National TrustBoard Member.Souvenirs of the South Sea IslandsThe origin of Labassa’s namelies in the South Sea Islands andNational Trust curatorshave showcasedmany delicateornamental piecesfrom the regionat this stunningproperty.John Boyd (JB) Watson purchased themansion “Ontario” in Caulfield and renamedit Labassa in 1904.Labassa is named after a Fijian villagevisited by the Watson family during a PacificIslands holiday. In fact, the visit had suchan impression that JB Watson and hiswife Flora Kate called their youngest childHinemoa after a Maori Princess of NewZealand legend.During a recent display at Labassa,descendant John Watson donated twoartefacts which piece together a little of thestory about the Watson’s connection to theSouth Pacific. A tapa cloth and coconut shellwere souveniers from their trip to the SouthSeas and date from the turn of last century.MAY 2012 7

Advocac y Update(left)Dillingham Estates House(Yuncken Freeman, 1975) 114 William StreetEstates House was deliberately designedto complement Yunken Freeman’s earlierBHP House (now on the Victorian HeritageRegister), as a foil and backdrop, andoccupying the same ‘plaza’ to create anunmatched modernist ensemble.(right)National Mutual Plaza (Godfrey &Spowers Hughes Mewton & Lobb withLeith & Bartlett in association, 1961-5)447 Collins Street.Occupying the former Western Market site,original plans in the 1950s were to buildover the entire site. However; it was recastin the role of half investment office towerand half public plaza. The tower, (with itsrecent unfortunate loss of marble cladding)and the plaza together are one of the best(and rarest) examples of the modernistplanning ethos of towers with plazas.(far right)Royal Insurance Building (YunckenFreeman, 1965) 430-442 Collins Street.Winner of the Victorian Architecture Medal,the building was the most accomplishedof the early pre-cast concrete clad officeblocks, leading the field away from thelight-weight curtain wall facades of theprevious years. In 1965 Cross Sectionremarked that it is ‘as an architectureplaying it so cool that it makes every othercity building in Melbourne look like anoverdressed juke box.’Advocacy has always beena major priority for us at theNational Trust. Our largecommunity support base playsa monumental role in this,assisting us in lobbying forthe preservation of Victoria’scultural, built and naturalheritage.For more information go towww.nattrust.com.au/advocacy.The following update provides insight intorecent planning issues relating to heritageplaces and spaces throughout Victoria.Melbourne CBDPlanning SchemeAmendmentThe number of places protected by theCity of Melbourne in the CBD throughlocal heritage controls has not alteredsubstantially since the early 1980s, andthe Trust was therefore pleased to supportthe Council at the recent Planning Panelin March and April. The Panel consideredthe addition of 99 places to the heritageoverlay. We were represented by Greg Tobin,Principal of Harwood Andrews Lawyers andour expert witness architectural historian,Rohan Storey.We argued in support of the inclusionof some interiors, which were proposedto be protected through the planningscheme in Melbourne for the first time.We also strongly argued for the inclusionof a number of post-1945 places forprotection, which is also a first for the Cityof Melbourne.The images in this Update are some ofthe buildings proposed for inclusion in thePlanning Scheme Amendment.8 VICTORIAN NEWS

Scots Church precinctThe demolition of Scots Church Hall(1928) in Russell Street and the adjacentVictoria Car Park (1938) and four storeywarehouse (1912) has begun. The sitewill be developed with a 12 storey glasstower, with principal tenant Westpac.The carpark was the first of its kind inAustralia and the former Minister forPlanning, Justin Madden, overruled theHeritage Council to allow its demolition.The other two buildings did not haveheritage controls.Castlemaine PoliceStation VCAT hearingThe Trust appeared at the Victorian Civiland Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) inFebruary to contest the design of thenew police station in Castlemaine. Wewere represented by Barrister Julie Davisand expert witnesses John Briggs andJames Holdsworth. We have always beensupportive of a new police station at cornerof Hargraves Street and Templeton Street,however the community was not in favourof the original design released 18 monthsago due its lack of contextual design to thehistoric civic precinct.Our appearance at VCAT forced a radicalreappraisal of the design last Decemberand required the architects and plannersto do much more work to understand localheritage requirements. As a result of ourinvolvement a much altered and improveddesign was presented and we have made asignificant contribution to a better outcome.Boroondara HeritageOverlays – PlanningPanel successOur appearance at the Planning Panel toconsider the Hawthorn Heritage PrecinctsStudy last year helped secure a positiveoutcome for West Hawthorn Village, theManningtree Road area, Glenferrie RoadActivity Centre area and Lisson Grovearea. The building at 733 Glenferrie Road(1902 doctor’s surgery and residence)was a particularly contentious issue, itsdemolition having already been rejectedby a VCAT hearing. The Panel has nowrecommended it for a permanent heritagecontrol. We are now working on furthersubmissions for the City of Boroondara,in particular to support adoption of theKew Junction heritage precinct.MAY 2012 9

Heritage Festival 2012underway across VictoriaTake a look at the events that arerunning right up to 20 May 2012The Heritage Festival 2012 is goingfull steam ahead with over 170 eventshappening across the state.We hope that you have had a goodlook at the Festival program and areable to participate in the many heritagecelebrations.For the first time ever you can download aniPhone App to search for Festival events,accommodation and other local attractions.For an online program and furtherinformation on the Festival see www.nattrust.com.au/heritage_festivalHer Majestys Theatre, BallaratGrab a ticket for the insideview of The Kelly ProjectThe identification of infamous Australianbushranger Ned Kelly’s remains madeinternational headlines last year.A special Heritage Festival event at theOld Melbourne Gaol will see the KellyProject Team from the Victorian Instituteof Forensic Medicine (VIFM) and HeritageVictoria discuss their investigation intothe skull that was stolen from the OldMelbourne Gaol in 1978 and believed tobelong to Kelly.The investigation ultimately led to theidentification of Kelly’s skeletal remainsfound amongst the remains of otherexecuted prisoners exhumed from theGaol in 1929.However it did not answer the question:who does the skull belong to?A presentation and discussion of theprocesses, research and conclusions willbe held on Thursday 17 May from 6.30pm– 8.30pm.Tickets can be purchased by calling03 8663 7260 or online viawww.nattrust.com.au/events.The Kelly Project skull scan10 VICTORIAN NEWS

Trust Kids!The recent launch of our TrustKids! program has provento be an enormous success,with children across Victoriasigning up to this wonderfulfree initiative.Trust Kids! is full of exclusive offers,competitions, parties, prizes andadventures and has been developedto educate children about nature, theenvironment and our rich Australianheritage.Be sure to check out our new Winternewsletter, which has plenty of newactivities including iPhone Appsand treasure hunts thatchallenge, educate andreward kids.Children of householdmembers are eligibleto join up – so get theminvolved today at www.nattrust.com.au/trustkidsGaol night eventGaol isn’t a place we fancyspending too much time;however, it’s the perfectplace to learn about thecolourful and scary past ofVictoria.We’re putting on a special Trust Kids!Event at the Old Melbourne Gaol andour junior members can win a free passto this fun event.To join in the spooky adventure pickup a copy of the Trust Kids! Winternewsletter or head to the National Trustwebsite and sign up today.Member giveaway‘Bel Ami’ unites a fantastic castlead by Robert Pattinson alongsideUma Thurman, Christina Ricci andKristin Scott Thomas in a lush perioddrama full of intrigue, scandal andmanipulation. Based on the classic Frenchnovel ‘Bel Ami’ by Guy de Maupassant,which was a literary powder-keg ofits time in the tradition of DangerousLiaisons. The deliciously deviouscharacters play a high-stakes game ofpassion and betrayal when a charismatic,unscrupulous and ambitious young manuses his new career in journalism ashis ticket to the top. Bel Ami is anabsorbing period film, weaving a webof conquest, ambition and conspiracy.Simply email us at media@nattrust.com.au by May 31st 2012 and tell uswhere one of our Mother’s Day events ishappening and you could win!If you have not yet discovered the worldof possibility that your Trust membershipbrings you, here’s a gentle reminder thatmembership gets you into our propertiesfor free. You can also purchase giftmemberships for friends and family -call us on 03 9656 9830 or visit www.nattrust.com.au.MAY 2012 11

Protecting andcelebrating ournatural heritageThe Bacchus Marsh Avenue of HonourHere are just a few of the waysthat we are helping to protectour living heritage throughadvocacy and environmentalcampaigns.Bacchus Marsh Avenueof Honour SuccessThe Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honourwill remain intact after construction of aroundabout was refused.The announcement that the Avenue ofHonour will remain intact was a great winfor our members and supporters whocampaigned with us against the roundabout.In January this year, Victorian PlanningMinister Matthew Guy refused a permit forthe removal of five mature Dutch elm treesfor the construction of a roundabout.The Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour is oneof the finest avenues of Dutch Elms left inthe world.Our role in this outcome could only havebeen achieved with the support of manytalented individuals in a campaign that tookmore than two years.We would like to thank our legal teamof David Hope and James Davaris ofMiddletons, Anthony Southall QC, BarristersMegan Fitzgerald, and David O’Brien (nowMLC for Western Victoria) who all providedinvaluable advice and appearances at thenumerous Heritage Council hearings.To Dr. Greg Moore, who appeared onseveral occasions as our expert and LauraJames, PhD candidate, who also appearedand presented her research of soldierscommemorated on the Avenue, we owea debt of gratitude. We would also like tothank our many supporters, notably JohnDwyer QC from the Australian GardenHistory Society and the many members ofSeparation Tree 2009, prior to vandalismthe Trust who wrote letters and emailed thegovernment. We thank Minister Guy for hisdecision to protect the Avenue in perpetuity.Finally, it was also inspirational to beworking alongside Damien Strangio and theAvenue Preservation group. This team oftireless residents advocated brilliantly forthe preservation of an intact Avenue.30th Anniversary orthe Register of SignificantTreesThis year celebrates the 30th anniversary ofour Register of Significant Trees. Today, weremain the only independent organisationthat lists individual trees with the aim ofimproving their management, encouragingtheir protection, and where possibleextending their life spans.The first tree to be added to the Registerwas the ‘Separation Tree’ – a River RedGum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in theRoyal Botanic Gardens (RBG). Followingvandalism of this tree in 2010, members ofthe Committee have been assisting the RBGwith monitoring and advice.The Significant Tree Committee, composedof volunteers who are considered expertsin their fields, meet four times each yearto consider nominations to the Registerand make recommendations to the TrustBoard.We would like to make special mentionof several members of the Committeewho have been actively involved from theearly days. John Hawker (1982), AndrewMcCutcheon (1983) and Dr Greg Moore, whojoined in 1988 and has been chair of thecommittee since 1996.Trust assists LocalGovernment with TreeProtectionWe are assisting the City of Melbourne todevelop their Exceptional Tree Register fortrees on private land. We also appearedat the City of Frankston Planning SchemeAmendment Panel Hearing in February withexpert witness Dr Greg Moore to give ourstrong support for the protection of treesacross the municipality with EnvironmentalSignificance Overlays. Like the Trust’sown Register of Significant Trees, theselocal government initiatives celebratetrees that contribute to our community.These Registers and Planning SchemeAmendments fit closely with our strategyof encouraging statutory protection forsignificant trees, as well as the recognitionof their local significance.12 VICTORIAN NEWS

Upcoming Events (continued)In conjunction with Mandeville Hall, Labassapresents ‘An Afternoon with Charles Dickens’.To mark the occasion of his birth 200 years ago,members of the Dickens Fellowship Melbourne,will perform 4 unique dramatic presentationsbased on the writing of Charles Dickens in 2Marvellous Melbourne Mansions, Labassa andMandeville Hall.CONTACT: Bronwyn Worrall on 03 9509 6596 orSteve Stephanopoulos on 03 9823 8157BOOKINGS ESSENTIALOpen DaysWHEN: Sunday 20 May andSunday 17 June 2012TIME: 10.30am – 4.30pmCOST: General: Adult $8,Concession/Child $5.50, Family $20.Trust Members: FreeTour of the opulent interiors and incrediblearchitectural features of Labassa at 1pm. Selfguided tours are also available. Tours of thehouse available at 11am and 2pm. External tourat 12.30pm.Tea rooms operate throughout the day.CONTACT: 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 forfurther information.BOOKINGS: not requiredmccrae homesteadAfternoon Tea with friendsof Georgiana McCraeWHEN: Saturday 19 May 2012TIME: 12pm – 4pmCOST: $15Built in 1844 by Andrew and GeorgianaMcCrae, McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria’solder homesteads and is a physical reminderof the early pioneering life, using locallyavailable materials and primitive constructiontechniques. Georgiana was an accomplishedartist, musician and diarist. Her beautifulsketches are housed in the gallery beside theoriginal homestead which contains the rarecollection of 19th Century family heirlooms andartworks. Take afternoon tea with close friendsof this extraordinary woman between 2.30pmand 3pm.CONTACT: 03 5981 2866 oremail bowgas@nex.net.auBOOKINGS ESSENTIALMulberry HillFire side luncheon“Stories of the Lindsay’s”WHEN: Friday 13 July 2012TIME: 12pm – 2.30pmCOST: General $20, Member $18Enjoy stories from Sir Daryl and Lady Joan’s lifeas left by them.CONTACT: Sharon 0407 090 794or email bowgas@nex.net.auBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL as numbers are limitedOld Melbourne Gaol377 Russell St, MelbourneThe Kelly ProjectWHEN: Thursday 17 May 2012TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pmCOST: Adult $45Members of the Kelly Project Team from theVictorian Institute of Forensic Medicine willdiscuss their fascinating investigation into askull that was stolen from the Old MelbourneGaol in 1978, thought to belong to Ned Kelly.While this investigation established that theskull did not belong to Ned Kelly it ultimatelyled to the identification of his skeletal remains,found amongst the remains of other executedprisoners exhumed from the Gaol in 1929. Butwhose skull was stolen in 1978?CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIALConvict ParadiseWHEN: Friday 18 May 2012TIME: 8.30pm – 11.00pmCOST: Adult $15VENUE: Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St,MelbourneMelbourne folk bands Underlander and theTaylor Project perform a one-off concertfusing together traditional bush melodies,contemporary folk and modern alternativesongwriting. The performance will give a freshyoung voice to Australian musical folklore andpresent a unique new perspective on our culturalinheritance. Supported by video projections andfield recordings, and held together by spokennarratives and primary documents.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS ESSENTIALGhost SeekersWhen: Once a month on Saturdays, pleasecheck the website for more detailsTime: 9.30pm – 2.30amCost: Single $140, Double $220.The Ghostseekers team conducts paranormalinvestigations in the Old Melbourne Gaol.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information..BOOKINGS ESSENTIALGhosts, What Ghosts? – Night TourWhen: NEW weeknight program – TuesdaysTime: 7.30pm –9pmCost: Adult $35, Concession $30NT member 20% discount(not recommended for children under12 yrs of age).This Gaol is a grim place. It has a dark history.Stories abound of an unexplainable presence.Over many years, these stories have come fromvisitors and staff alike. None have been proved.Many are compelling…. ‘GHOSTS…WHATGHOSTS?’CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL‘Such a Life’ performanceWhen: Weekends and Wednesdays(School Holidays only)Time: 9:30am – 5pm daily(Closed Christmas Day)Cost: General: Adult $22, Concession $18,Child (5-15yrs) $12.Member: FreeWitness this powerful performance that takesyou inside the life and legend of Ned Kelly.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS: not requiredHangman’s Night TourWhen: Most Monday, Wednesday,Friday and Saturday nightsTime: 7.30pm –9pmCost: Adult $35, Concession $30NT member 20% discount(not recommended for children under12 yrs of age).What stories would a hangman tell you if hewas guiding you around the Gaol, where hewas the master of the rope?What other stories from the dark side will findtheir way into this performance?Book the Hangman’s Night Tour and find out...if you’re game?CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIALWinter School Holiday ProgramWHEN: Saturday 30 June –Sunday 15 July 2012TIME: 10.30am – 5pm DailyCOST: General: Adult $22, Concession $18,Child (5-15yrs) $12.Member: FreeTake part in the Watch House Experience thatruns every 30 minutes in the former City WatchHouse and there are four courtroom trials a14 VICTORIAN NEWS

day in the Old Magistrates’ Court. On mostdays there are three sessions of our popular‘Scary & Weird Stories’ and even though theyare designed for primary aged children, parentsseem to enjoy it at least as much.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS: not requiredPolly Woodside2A Clarendon Street, South Wharf(Melway: 2E K9)Pirate SundaysWHEN: First Sunday of the monthTIME: 10am – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42.Member: FreeX marks the spot at Polly Woodside on the firstSunday of each month. Dress as a pirate andhead to Polly Woodside to search for elusiveburied treasure, walk the plank, join in piratearts and crafts and have your face painted.CONTACT: 03 9699 9760 or visitwww.pollywoodside.com.au for moreinformationBOOKINGS: not requiredStory TimeWHEN: Every ThursdayTIME: 11am – 12pmCOST: General: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42.Member: FreeFun and interactive storytelling with a widevariety of stories, songs and activities. Storiesare read on the deck of the Polly Woodside or,in inclement weather, down below!CONTACT: 03 9699 9760 orwww.pollywoodside.com.auDuke & Orr’s PumphouseGuided Tour and LectureWHEN: Saturday 12 and 19 May 2012WHERE: Polly Woodside TheatrePolly Woodside MuseumWHEN: 2pm-4pmCOST: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8 Family $42Ever wondered how people worked on theunderside of enormous ships? Come and seehow it was done at the Polly Woodside. Seeamazing film footage of a typical 1960s cargoship in the dry dock, hear a lecture explainingthe process and the unique capabilities ofDuke’s Dock’s pumps by noted maritimehistorian Derek Moore and take a tour aroundthe Pumphouse.School Holiday ProgramWHEN: Monday 2 July – Friday 13 July 2012TIME: 10.30am – 3.30pm weekdays onlyCOST: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42Come aboard the Polly Woodside and join inthe maritime Winter Holiday workshop fun withcraft activities, stories, and games for childrenand families. You’ll come as a land lubber andleave as an old sea salt!CONTACT: 03 8663 7260 or visit www.pollywoodside.com.au for more informationBOOKINGS: Highly recommended19th Century PortableIron Houses399 Coventry Street, South Melbourne(Melway: 2J K2)Open DayWHEN: First Sunday of each month(except January)TIME: 1pm - 4pmCOST: General: Adult $5, Concession $3,Child $3, Family $10.Member: FreeOpportunity to explore the three portableiron houses on site which are among the fewpre-fabricated iron buildings remaining in theWorld.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS not requiredSpecial Open Day forHeritage FestivalWHEN: Sunday 20 May 2012TIME: 1pm - 4pmCOST: General: Adult $5, Concession $3,Child $3, Family $10.Member: FreeOpportunity to explore the three portableiron houses on site which are among the fewpre-fabricated iron buildings remaining in theWorld.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS not requiredHistorical Guided Walk –Laneways and BywaysWHEN: Sunday 20 May 2012TIME: 1.45pm for a 2pm start – 3.45pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10National Trust Member: Adult $15,Child $7A guided one and a half hour walk exploringthe bluestone lanes of South Melbourne.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS: close 17 May 2012Historical Guided Walk –Mansions and GardensWHEN: Sunday 17 June 2012TIME: 1.45pm – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10, National Trust Member:Adult $15, Child $7A delightful walk around South Melbournefocusing on the Victorian architecture and onthe people who lived in the Mansions around StVincent Gardens and the surrounding area.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517 or9699 2172 or email pih@nattrust.com.auBOOKINGS: close 14 June 2012Historical Guided Walk –Window Shopping on Emerald HillWHEN: Sunday 15 July 2012TIME: 1.45pm – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10, National Trust Member:Adult $15, Child $7This 1.5 hr guided walk explores EmeraldHill, which was the original name for SouthMelbourne. The area flourished as a result ofthe influx of migrants in the 1850’s and becamea vibrant commercial hub.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517 or 96992172 or email pih@nattrust.com.auBOOKINGS: close 12 July 2012Rippon Lea Houseand Gardens192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick (Melway: 67 F2)Mother’s DayWHEN: Sunday 13 May 2012TIME: 11am – 4pmCOST: Adult $12, Concession $9, Child $6.50,Family $30Rippon Lea hosts a special Mother’s Day Outon Sunday 13 May. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea inthe Ballroom, as well as live music, boat rideson the lake, old fashioned games and more.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS: Highly recommendedGlen Eira Story Telling Festival –Brian NankervisWHEN: Saturday 23 June 2012TIME: 11am – 12.30pmCOST: Adult $15, Concession $10Brian Nankervis is probably best-known in recenttimes for his role as one of the hosts of SBSTelevision’s ROCKWIZ. Here, Brian tells the storyof a most interesting life from primary schoolteaching, his role as Dr Ray Good in the theatricaland TV versions of Let the Blood Run Free and hisfamous eccentric beat poet character Raymond JBartholomeuz. Includes brunch.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL and close Friday22 June 2012MAY 2012 15

Upcoming Events (continued)Glen Eira Story Telling Festival –Salon: Alan Kogosowski & SoniaLeTorneauWHEN: Sunday 24 June 2012TIME: 11am – 2pmCOST: Adult $30A rare opportunity to listen to the storiesof two of Glen Eira’s (and the world’s) mostfascinating musical artists. Alan Kogosowski,world renowned concert pianist, and violinistSonia LeTorneau (Boston Pops Orchestra USA,WA Symphony Orchestra, Glen Eira StringOrchestra) will reminisce about life as classicalmusicians on the world stage.Includes morning tea.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL close Friday22 June 2012Branch EventsActivities CommitteeNational Trust ofAustralia (Vic)ABC Southbank CentreBuilding ToursWHEN: Thursday 14 June 2012Time: 1st tour 10am-11am,2nd tour 11am-12pmCOST: Adult $15National Trust Member $10VENUE: ABC Studios Southbank, cnrSouthbank Boulevard and Sturt Street,SouthbankA one hour guided tour of the ABC Centreprovides a unique opportunity to see how it allgoes to air.CONTACT: Send booking details, cheque –payable to National Trust of Australia (Vic) –or credit card details, stamped self addressedenvelope to Lesley Barnes, 21 Winnetka Drive,Lilydale, 3140. Phone 9735 5772.BOOKINGS essential by Thursday 7 June 2012The Costume CollectionWHEN: Tuesday 26 June 2012TIME: 10.45am – 12.30pmCOST: Adult $15, Child $5National Trust Member Adult $10,Child $5VENUE: Yarra Park (Bulleen)Meet at the Collection for a brief talk by theowner, Loel Thomson at 11.00am. The tour ofthis fascinating collection, showing the historyof Australian costume from 1788, takes aboutan hour and a half. There are stairs but they areeasy ones. Car parking is available at the sidesand back of the building.CONTACT: Send booking details, cheque –payable to National Trust of Australia (Vic) –or credit card details with stamped selfaddressed envelope to: Margaret Walker 1/8Winmalee Rd Balwyn 3103. Phone 9836 2783.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: by Thursday 21 June2012A visit to Tarrawarra Abbey andTarrawarra Museum of Modern ArtWHEN: Wednesday 18 July 2012TIME: 10.30am – 4pmCOST: Adult $25, Concession $20National Trust Member Adult $20,Concession $15(Please provide concession numberupon booking)Drive to Tarrawarra Abbey to meet the Abbotand his Cistercian community for a tour of theestate. Lunch at own expense at the GrandHotel Yarra Glen then onto the TarrawarraMuseum of Modern Art for a conducted tourof this remarkable building which houses theprestigious Besen collection of modern art.Maps supplied with application.CONTACT: Send booking details, cheque –payable to National Trust of Australia (Vic) –or credit card details, stamped self addressedenvelope to Lesley Barnes, 21 Winnetka DriveLilydale 3140. Phone 9735 5772.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: by Tuesday 10 July2012Casey Cardinia BranchCasey Cardinia Branch Meeting –Guest Speaker Fred ElliotWHEN: Monday 20 August 2012TIME: 7.30pm for an 8pm startCOST: Gold Coin Donation or Bring a PlateVENUE: Function Room, Berwick HeritageCentre & Trust ShopPioneers Park, Peel Street,Berwick 3806Members & Friends are cordially invited toattend our friendly interesting quarterly CaseyCardinia Branch Meeting with Guest SpeakerFred Elliott. Fred’s anecdotes about people,places and his own experiences will guaranteea fascinating and enjoyable evening.CONTACT: 9707 1518 or 9769 5653 for moreinformationBOOKINGS ESSENTIALTenth Anniversary Gala DinnerWHEN: Wednesday 27 June 2012COST: Adult $60VENUE: Clover Cottage, Manuka RoadBerwick 3806Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the CaseyCardinia Branch at a Gala Dinner. Enjoya delicious 3 course dinner served in thedelightful heritage restaurant “Clover Cottage”with its beautiful old garden.CONTACT: The Secretary on 9707 1518for more informationBOOKINGS: close 11 June 2012Geelong & Region BranchConnewarre Heritage and talkin ConnewarreWHEN: Tuesday 29 May 2012TIME: 7pm – 10pmCOST: Gold coinVENUE: Connewarre Hall, Randles RoadConnewarre (turn off BluestoneSchool Road)Local Connewarre historian Colin Hutchinsonuncovers the fascinating heritage of theConnewarre district, first settled as early as1837. Seventeen significant heritage places inthe area have been identified. Preceded by aBranch meeting and followed by supper.CONTACT: RVSP and enquiries Faye and KenMacLean 5254 2876Connewarre Heritage and Tourof the Geelong Heritage CentreWHEN: Tuesday 26 June 2012TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pmCOST: Gold coinVENUE: Geelong Heritage Centre 51 LittleMalop Street GeelongThe Geelong Heritage Centre is Victoria’s largestregional archive with 1.8km of public andprivate records, comprising paper documents,books, photographs, film, and other artefacts.Records produced by local government,businesses, clubs, societies, churches andindividuals are accessible. There are manydrawings of early buildings. Tour and meetingin Bill Morrow theatrette.CONTACT: RSVP and enquires David andPauline Walker 5289 1569Connewarre Heritage andtour of BuninyongWHEN: Tuesday 31 JulyTIME: 11am to 3pmCOST: Gold coinVENUE: Buninyong and District HistoricalSociety, Old Court House, underthe clock tower, Learmonth StreetBuninyong16 VICTORIAN NEWS

Buninyong was a major inland community ofpre-goldrush Victoria, and the base from whichthe rich deposits of the Ballarat goldfields werediscovered. Many significant early buildingsand records have been preserved or restored.There’s a meeting and self-drive tour. BYOlunch.CONTACT: RSVP and enquiries Lyn Pierotti 035281 5043MorningtonPeninsula BranchCoastal Wetlands WalkWHEN: Wednesday 16 May 2012TIME: 10am-11.45amCOST: FreeVENUE: Salmon Street Hastings –Entrance to boardwalkThis guided walk highlights the southern mostmangroves in the world, with good views toFrench Island and Sandstone Island. Take thewetlands boardwalk to historic Jacks Tanning Pitwhere in the early 1900s the Jack brothers usedto soak their nets, twine, rope and cord fishinglines to preserve them.CONTACT: 03 5988 9853 or email jwa45664@bigpond.net.auBOOKINGS not requiredDive Victoria South Channel Fort TourWHEN: Monday 14 May 2012TIME: 9.30am-12.30pmCOST: $45Where: Sorrento Pier, SorrentoJoin Dive Victoria for a tour of the southernwaters of Port Phillip, viewing sites of historicalinterest and going ashore for a tour of theSouth Channel Fort. Construction of the Fort ona .7 hectare man-made island was commencedin 1879 with the intention of defendingMelbourne in the event of being raided bywarships.CONTACT: 03 9580 9617 oremail jwa45664@bigpond.net.auBOOKINGS ESSENTIALEndeavour Fern Gully Guided ToursWHEN Saturday 12 May 2012TIME: 10am - 1pmCOST: FreeEndeavour Fern Gully is a significant remnantof temperate rainforest with great biodiversityand many rare indigenous species. Gain aninsight into this amazing site by taking a guidedtour of the Gully with members of the PeninsulaBird Observers Club, followed by guides fromEFG with expert knowledge on the ecology,environment and sustainability of the Gully.CONTACT: jwa45664@bigpond.net.au or03 5988 9853BOOKINGS not required‘OWZAT! Cricket with Ken PiesseWHEN: Wednesday 18 July 2012TIME: 12pm – 2pmCOST: Adult $25, Concession $20National Trust Member Adult $20,Concession $20VENUE: Edwardian Room, The Briars,Nepean Hightway, Mt MarthaEnjoy a fireside basket luncheon with glass ofwine and presentation talk by Ken Piesse abouthis experiences over the years with some ofAustralia’s great cricket personalities i.e., MaxWalker, Terry Jenner and Brad Hodge. KenPiesse is one of Australia’s foremost authorson the subject of cricket and editor of Cricketermagazine for more than 20 years.CONTACT: Elizabeth on 03 9580 9617or jwa45664@bigpond.net.au for moreinformationBOOKINGS ESSENTIALmount alexanderBranchFryerstown Guided Drive and WalkWHEN: Sunday 5 August 2012TIME: 2.00pm to 4.30pmCOST: Full $15 Member $10Located in the hills between Chewton andVaughan Springs, Fryerstown is a pretty village,with some impressive early buildings andminers cottages in streets lined with large oldEuropean trees and surrounded by abandoneddiggings. Enjoy a guided walk and drive aroundsome of Fryerstown’s important heritagefeatures followed by afternoon tea.CONTACT: Brian Tresidder on 03 54721108(after 7 June 2012)BOOKINGS ESSENTIALNorth East VictoriaBranchFederal Standard Printing WorksOpen DayWHEN: Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 May 2012TIME: 11am-3pmCOST: $5VENUE: Federal Standard Printing Works,Main Street, ChilternEstablished in 1859, this is one of the fewsubstantially intact provincial newspaperprinteries remaining from the gold miningera. It features a fully operational Hot MetalLetterpress and displays a printing office still inits original state. Have the place it holds in ourhistory explained through a rare opportunity tosee 100 year old machinery being operated.CONTACT: robertandmarym@bigpond.comLake View House Mother’s DayAfternoon TeaWHEN: Sunday 13 May 2012TIME: 2pm-5pmCOST: $5VENUE: Lake View House,18-22 Victoria Street, ChilternLake View is significant for its associationwith the distinguished Australian authorHenry Handel Richardson (pseudonym forEthel Richardson). Her early years in Chilternfeatured in the classic novel, ‘The Fortunes ofRichard Mahony’. The charming red brick houseis furnished in period style and contains acollection of Richardson memorabilia. CelebrateMother’s Day in the beautiful cottage gardenwith a home made afternoon tea.CONTACT: 03 5726 1590North Eastwomen’s auxiliaryAGM and LuncheonWHEN: Monday 14th May 2012TIME: 10am to early afternoonCOST: $30.00AGM and luncheon followed by guided tourto Wartime Camps Museum and German WarCemetery.Hill Top Golf and Country Club 71 Gowrie St,TaturaCONTACT: Charney Hunt 5744 1671National Trust EventsWalking ToursNational Trust Heritage Walking ToursWHERE: Meet at Tasma Terrace, 4 ParliamentPlace, East MelbourneWHEN: Every Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayTIME: 10am Tuesday and Saturday2pm ThursdayCOST: General $35, Member: $30Would you like to know the stories, peopleand places that helped shape Melbourne?Join us on the National Trust Heritage WalkingTour where we show you some of Melbourne’smajestic buildings. With a qualified tour guideand small groups, the best way to see HeritageMelbourne is up close and on foot.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260 orbookings@nattrust.com.auBOOKINGS essential by 48 hours beforedeparture date and available online atwww.nattrust.com.au/walks_and_toursMAY 2012 17

Upcoming Events (continued)Happy 150th Birthday Old TreasurySeries – Looking at the architecturallegacy of JJ ClarkWHERE: Meet: In front of the Old Royal Mint,corner William and Latrobe StreetsFinish: Old Treasury Building, SpringStreet, Melbourne.WHEN: Sunday 13 May 2012TIME: 10am – 12pmCOST: General: $30Member: $25Join Kenneth W Park on this lengthy butdelightful walk which will take you past somesignificant architectural contributions ofJJ Clark and those of his contemporariesin the CBD. Includes coffee.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS essentialHeritage Travel TalksHappy Birthday 150th Old TreasurySeries – Meet Mr Clark, ArchitectExtraordinaireWHEN: Monday 14 May 2012TIME: 10am – 11amCOST: General: $25Member: $22VENUE: J J Clark Room, Old Treasury Building,20 Spring Street (intersectionof Collins and Spring Streets)Melbourne.Kenneth W Park delivers a richly illustratedlecture examining the life and work of JohnJames Clark and his legacy of fine buildingsto be found across Melbourne, Victoriaand Australasia is quite extraordinary andnoteworthy for fine buildings the likes ofthe Royal Mint, Old Treasury, City Baths, theBrisbane Treasury Buildings, Auckland Town Halland many more. Light refreshments included.CONTACT 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS essentialSplendid Sights and SoundsWHEN: Saturday 19 May 2012TIME: 1pm – 4.30pmCOST: Adult $35VENUE: Anticipated to start at St. Luke’sAnglican Church, South MelbourneA walking tour of historic churches in SouthMelbourne lead by leading authority of pipeorgans John Maidment and art historian Dr.Bronwyn Hughes. Participants will have anopportunity to see the buildings and stainedglass and to hear the sounds of the organsplayed by one of Melbourne’s leading organists.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS essentialTreat yourself atthe gift shop!The National Trust giftstore has a uniquecollection of Australiandesigned and madeitems. From homewaresto beauty products plussouvenirs that promotethe heritage of Australia.We are now proud tostock the popular Barnes’Castlemaine Rock.Founded in Castlemainein 1853 by ThomasShrinkfield Barnes it wasoriginally sold around thegold diggings in papercups. These delicioushard boiled lollies in theirclassic tins make theperfect gift or simply atreat just for you.All visitors welcome. Please stop by at 6 Parliament Place,East Melbourne or call us on (03) 9656 9814. Opening hours are9.00am – 5.00pm from Monday to Friday.18 VICTORIAN NEWS

The AustralianTitanic ConnectionArthur McCrae was the grandsonof Georgiana McCrae, of McCraeHomestead, and tragically diedin the sinking of the Titanic. Thisis Arthur’s story.With the 100 year anniversary of the loss ofthe Titanic in April this year, we pay tributeto 32 year old Arthur McCrae who was theonly Australian passenger on the Britishluxury steamship.Born on the January 7 1880 in Adelaide,Arthur Gordon McCrae was the secondyoungest son of Farquhar Peregrine GordonMcCrae and Emily Aphasia Brown.Arthur was educated at Sydney Grammarand went on to study engineering at StPaul’s Collage at Sydney University. OnceArthur graduated he traveled overseas,accepting a position at a gold mine in SouthAfrica. He then moved to Tsarist Russia inthe post of assistant-manager of the Spaskycopper-mine, Akmolinsk, Siberia.Frequently writing to his family, Arthur oftenshared his tales and adventures, sendingsouvenirs and photos of faraway places.Arthur became engaged to the daughterof the mine manager while in Spasky. In1912, Arthur made his way to England onhis way to meet up with friends in Canada.At Southampton he purchased a secondclass ticket and was thrilled to board theTitanic on its maiden voyage on the 10thApril, 1912.Four days later, the Titanic collided withan iceberg. In catastrophic circumstances,Arthur died in the sinking and his bodywas recovered and buried at the FairviewCemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.The record on Body No.209 reads.NO.209-Male-Estimated Age, 45. Fair-Hair,Clothing-Blue suit; white canvas shoes;flannel shirt.Effects-Diamond and Emerald ring; goldlinks; two watches; key chain; keys; pencilcase; foreign bills; letter case.Name-Gordon McCrae.FOOTNOTE:Arthur’s grandmother was GeorgianaHuntly Gordon McCrae (1804-1890).Georgiana was the illegitimatedaughter of George, 5th Duke ofGordon and Jane Graham. Georgianamigrated to Australia in 1841 to joinher husband Andrew (1800-1874). Shebought her four young boys with her,the youngest of whom was Arthur’sfather, Farquhar. Georgiana lived atMcCrae Homestead, which is oneof the Trust’s four properties on theMornington Peninsula.A salute to SuperintendentCharles La TrobeCelebrations for Lieutenant-Governor Charles Joseph LaTrobe’s 211th birthday were heldrecently at La Trobe’s Cottage.Birthday celebrations were officiated byMartin Purslow, CEO of the National Trust,and Professor Adrienne Clark AC, Chancellorof La Trobe University. The event wasattended by a large gathering of guestsincluding the Friends of La Trobe Cottageand event organisers, the La Trobe society.The event marked new linkages betweenLa Trobe University and the La Trobe Societywhich the National Trust, as owner andmanager of La Trobe’s Cottage, fully supports.Left to right: National Trust CEO Martin Purslow, Professor Adrienne Clark AC, Chancellor ofLa Trobe University, President of the La Trobe Society Diane Gardiner, Professor Robin Williamsand Professor Richard Broome.Thanks to a Commonwealth Governmentgrant, the Cottage has undergone a recenttransformation, with a new cedar shingleroof, fence and a beautiful garden, featuringplants from La Trobe’s time.MAY 2012 19

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