This exhibition at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, highlights the connections between Norman Lindsay and his family and friends. Includes works by Daryl, Lionel, Ruby, Percy, Jack, Jane, Rose and others in this clever family.
P: 02 4751 1067.
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Event category: Exhibitions & Cutural Events   Event range: August 1 - September 30  

Bug shows for the children and a beautiful display of native birds for those who don't like creepy-crawlies. Displays and activities, hot and cold food available. Entry by donation.

P: (02) 4684 1112

Event Time: Sunday 10am-3pm
Location: Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Bargo
Event Cost: Entry by donation.

Event category: Fun For All Ages    

Richard Quilty's very memorable 17-day tour ranges from the green pastures of the Clare Valley to the stony gibber plains around Cooper Creek, reminiscent of the ill-fated journey of Bourke and Wills in 1860-1861. This tour is by coach from Sydney, staying at Broken Hill for two nights, then exploring the Flinders Ranges and Clare Valley. We continue on to the outback through Port Augusta visiting the Wadlata Outback Centre, and continue on to Woomera, touring the copper and uranium mine at Roxby Downs before travelling to Maree on the Oodnadatta track, our base for visiting Lake Eyre. We follow the Strzelecki track to Innamincka on the Cooper Creek to visit the Digtree, and cruise on the creek at sunset. Then it's over the rolling sandhills to Cameron's Corner, through the Sturt National Park, Tibooburra and White Cliffs, the underground opal town.

Bookings: Richard Quilty
Tour Leader: Margaret Durham (02) 9326 2963

Event category: Talks & Tours   Event range: August 4 - August 20  

JOIN CLOVER MOORE MP FOR BREAKFAST AT THE QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING

The 2008 Corporate Breakfast series is well underway. Our next guest speaker is Clover Moore MP – Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Clover Moore MP is the first popularly elected female Lord Mayor of Sydney.  An Independent, she was elected in March 2004 for a four-year term.  Ms Moore is also an Independent Member of the NSW Parliament, now serving her sixth term in the Legislative Assembly.

2008 Speech Topic: "The Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision for Sydney's future".

The Tearoom, Queen Victoria Building

Tuesday 5th August

7.30am

 

$60 NT Members (includes GST)

$80 non members (includes GST)

$600 table of 10 (includes GST)

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Event Time: 7.30am
Location: The Tearoom, Queen Victoria Building

Event category: Talks & Tours    

Timed to coincide with the Beijing Olympics, internationally renowned artist Pamela Griffith’s exhibition, Orientalism: An Australian Artist’s Perspective, features Asian limited edition relief prints exploring the symbolism of the 12 Animals of the Zodiac. Pamela carves the print blocks from wood in a style reminiscent of traditional Chinese art. The exhibition also includes a suite of coloured etchings based on the changing seasons and a series of dramatic Chinese inspired works combining gold and silver leaf with rich oils. A selection of her tools and materials used in printmaking will also be displayed.

Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 4pm August 7 – 21, 2008. Free entry. P: (02) 9258 0123

Annie Wyatt Room, National Trust Centre, Watson Rd, Observatory Hill, Sydney.

Event category: Exhibitions & Cutural Events   Event range: August 7 - August 21  

Yin-Yang: China in Australia is an exhibition examining the
cross-cultural interaction between China and Australia. Presented by the National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery and curated by Dr Zeny Edwards and Joanna Capon, the exhibition explores the important contribution of the Chinese people in the shaping of Australia. It is a timely examination of the engagement between the two cultures and coincides with the Olympic Games in Beijing.

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Event category: Exhibitions & Cutural Events   Event range: August 8 - September 28  

Eryldene's significant collection of camellias comes into bloom, providing a unique reference of living specimens. Enjoy the gardens of Eryldene at their best. P: (02) 9498 2271

Event category: Fun For All Ages   Event range: August 9 - August 10  

In the early twentieth century when Sydney was outgrowing the close terrace housing of the inner suburbs, Richard Stanton planned and developed the model Garden Suburb of Haberfield. Each house designed in the prevailing Queen Anne - Federation style was set in a large block in a tree-lined street, the whole providing a pleasant suburban lifestyle.

Having suffered neglect in the mid-twentieth century, Haberfield has now been rescued and revitalised by a community which recognises the architectural merit and lifestyle pleasures of this uniquely planned suburb. In 1978, Haberfield joined Paddington, Glebe and Hunters Hill as a National Trust classified suburb. A strong resident voice backed by the Trust achieved its listing on the register of the National Estate in 1990.

Deveton 42 Kingston Street, Haberfield by courtesy of Amando Gardiman
Designed by D Wormald in 1903 for G J Hall Esq, Company Director, this was one of the first houses built in Kingston STret in the Domestic Gothic Style. It is now a large, single story family home with beautiful gardens on two sides, carefully restored to its original condition.

Milross, 9 Rodgers Avenue, Haberfield by courtesy of Mieke and Rodney Stone
A substantial liver brick Californian bungalow built in 1928 for J Williams Esq by architect J C R Mills, Milross stands on land taht was once part of the 'Bunyas' estate, the home of Richard Stanton.

Weedon, 5 Dickson Street, Haberfield by courtesy of the owners
This Federation style house was designed by architect John Spencer Stanfield in 1911 as one of his speculative homes. The interior was renovated recently to cater for the needs of a young and busy family.

Cost: Members (only): $28, Youth (12-18 years): $18
Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet
Enquiries: (02) 9363 2401

Event Time: 10:30am-12:30pm or 1pm-3pm
Location: Haberfield

Event category: Talks & Tours    

Explore this 205-year-old Georgian mansion by candelelight and hear tales of strange incidents and psychic encounters in this property, which has so much to tell about Australia's past. Refreshments and supper included.

Bookings: (02) 9635 8149 or 0415 187 402 or visit www.friendsofogh.com . Cheques to 'National Trust (NSW)', Friends of OGH, PO Box 431 Parramatta 2124.

Event Time: 8pm
Location: Old Government House, Parramatta Park
Event Cost: $25, due 14 days in advance

Event category: Fun For All Ages    

Yin-Yang China in Australia
Signature Prints Studio Tours: Creating Broadhurst
Run on 19 August 10.30am or Thursday 4 September 2pm

Studio Tours to be conducted by Helen Lennie, co-founder of Signature Prints Studio.
Where: Signature Prints showroom and print studio (includes refreshments - morning or afternoon tea)
Address: Unit 2/3 Hayes Rd, Rosebery, Sydney, NSW 2018 www.signatureprints.com.au
Bookings Essential: limited places available. Please phone (02) 9258 0122 or e-mail evenables@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
Cost: $40 National Trust members / $45 Full

Event Time: 10.30am
Location: Unit 2/3 Hayes Rd, Rosebery, Sydney

Join Elaine Lawson, founding curator of Lanyon and Calthorpe's House in Canberra for an exchange of ideas and methods about keeping an old house looking beautiful, and caring for old and valuable objects. A basket lunch and refreshments included. Numbers are limited.

Bookings: (02) 9498 3301.

Event Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Eryldene, 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon
Event Cost: $45 including basket lunch.

The Cavalcade of Fashion and History is a voluntary organisation dedicated to preserving authentic gowns and accessories from pre-colonial days up to the present. We will host a talk by members of the Cavalcade of Fashion as a pre-cursor to a parade in 2009. Includes afternoon tea.

Cost: $20 or $17 NT and Friends members due 14 days in advance

Bookings: (02) 9635 8149 or 0415 187 402, or visit www.friendsofogh.com. Cheques to 'National Trust (NSW)', Friehsd of OGH, PO Box 431 Parramatta 2124.

Event Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Old Government House, Parramatta Park

A walking tour that takes in three of Sydney's main churches - St Mary's, St James and St Stephen's. Tour these fascinating and beautiful churches - learn the history behind them and pop into one of the local pubs for some refreshments at the end of our walk.

Cost: $30.
Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet
P: Tony Bastow 0404 292 208 or Pat Barling 0414 702 677

Event Time: 1:30pm
Location: Meet on the steps of St Mary's Cathedral
Event Cost: $30

Event category: Talks & Tours    

Enjoy an organ and piano recital by Robin Ruys, Minister for Music, followed with an illustrated talk by National Trust Board member, Robyn Christie. Robyn will discuss her recent heritage study of 'The Priory' for the council. Supper will be served. Organised by Vienna Cottage Committee.

P: (02) 9817 2510 or (02) 9449 2020

Event Time: 7.30pm
Location: All Saints Anglican Church, Ferry St, Hunters Hill
Event Cost: $20 or $15 concession

Event category: Talks & Tours