VICTORIAN NEWS ‘Our heritage... yesterday, today and tomorrow’ February 2011

In 2011…

Green is the new black

P3 Mannequin P5 Conserving our way to sustainability P12 Branch Wrap-up

Events in Brief: February 2011 to June 2011 (see pages 13 -18)

National Trust of Australia (Vic) Tasma Terrace, 4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Telephone: (03) 9656 9800 Facsimile: (03) 9650 5397 Email: [email protected] www.nattrust.com.au Message from the Chairman The 2010 Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 20 November, 2010 was attended by 80 members, Board members and staff at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) overlooking places. In November 2010 the Queensland in 2011 utilising Trust building stock to the Polly Woodside. Heritage Council coordinated a national help develop new tools for assessment of forum to explore the issues surrounding Green Star ratings for heritage buildings. the conservation of commercial heritage With these initiatives, 2011 looks certain to MCEC kindly offered a room free of charge buildings and sustainability. The entire keep the Trust at the forefront of strategic and our members were treated to state of conference proceedings and case studies heritage issues. the art facilities in the only 6 Star Green Star can be viewed on YouTube. environmentally rated convention centre in Finally, in 2010 we presented, for the first the world. In Victoria we are fortunate to have world time, a membership stand at the Melbourne class expertise in this field available to International Flower & Garden Show I am thrilled to announce that in October heritage place managers and owners, and (MIFGS), and we will be there again in 2011 2011 we will be returning to MCEC for the we have invited Jeff Robinson, Principal launching an iphone ‘application’ based on National Trusts of Australia and ICOMOS’ (In- Sustainable Buildings Engineer at Aurecon our Significant Tree Register. The linking of ternational Council on Monuments and Sites) to give an overview in this edition of some new technologies to our vast collection of inaugural national conference. The Trust’s role of the recent commercial projects at Aurecon heritage data has been made possible by in the conference has been made possible by funding from Heritage Victoria. Commonwealth funding, and I am grateful The redevelopment of Goods Shed No.2 for their support in this exciting venture. North in Docklands is an example of I look forward to seeing you at MIFGS sustainable reuse of a commercial building, 30 March-3 April for this exciting new Our partnership with ICOMOS is an example and this remarkable project by VicUrban is development. of the strategic links that are crucial for us in perhaps the most exciting heritage projects developing the broadest level of community of its kind ever undertaken in Victoria. It and professional engagement and we will be demonstrates that governments can lead by developing these further in 2011. example with their building stock. Anchor Dr Graeme L. Blackman OAM In this issue we look at the ‘greening’ tenants include the Building Commission Chairman and sustainability issues of heritage and we look forward to working with them The National Trust of Australia (Vic)

at Como House & Garden. This major Message from sponsored exhibition forms part of The the CEO L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). The exhibition focuses on Melbourne models A focus of this issue is the from the 1950s and 1960s, and includes increasing range of activities numerous unseen dresses and beautiful photographs from private collections. members can take part in and Also in this issue is a focus on sustainability enjoy at the Victorian Trust. and buildings, including the reuse and The Trust classified Bells Beach in 2000 upgrade of heritage structures. The Trust has Our upcoming Heritage Festival beginning been engaged with the Victorian Building Commission and others as we seek to in April entitled ‘From Steam to Surf’, forms Trust. Three theatrical performances since promote the viable re-use of heritage part of a national focus on International the New Year included the reintroduction buildings as a green and sustainable Day for Monuments and Sites (18 April) of live performance at Polly Woodside alternative to outright demolition. supported by Federal Government. The event with Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland includes many separate activities across at Rippon Lea House & Gardens. A more I hope you enjoy this quarterly issue of Victoria. mature audience is anticipated for Lady Victorian News and are inspired to use We are indebted to all those organisations Chatterley’s Lover at Rippon Lea from 1 your membership and get out and enjoy who are taking part, and to our Branches for March, 2011. our heritage. their considerable efforts. We hope members I hope members will welcome more live will enjoy this growing festival and support performances at Trust properties in 2011. some of the many different events that are Also taking place at Rippon Lea is our listed in this magazine. Easter family event, sponsored this year with Martin Purslow This issue of Victorian News highlights a 5000 Easter eggs available for children! CEO wide range of events and exhibitions at the March will also see the launch of Mannequin The National Trust of Australia (Vic)

Goods Shed North. Photo credit: Janusz Molinski 2 VICTORIAN NEWS MannequinFashion modelling in the 1950s and 1960s

Mannequin is the third in a Mannequin is about a generation of popular and critically acclaimed professional models, such as Janice Wakely and Diane Masters who were photographed series of fashion exhibitions by the leading image makers of the time - staged by the Trust at Como Helmut Newton and Athol Shmith. These collaborations gave Melbourne fashion its House & Garden (part of the own distinctive and influential style. L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Together with the fashion press, advertising Festival Cultural Program). and local couturiers, modelling was part of an industry that was burgeoning with confidence in the 1950s and 1960s. Told in their own words, Mannequin will showcase the careers of Melbourne’s top models through their personal memorabilia, images and couture by designers, such as Hall Ludlow. The exhibition will delve into the vast archive of photographs, newspaper and magazine spreads and the fashion that inspired them, held in the private collections of well-known career models. The Trust is privileged to offer Melbourne’s most elegant heritage estate for this important and popular fashion exhibition program. Como House will be transformed into an immersive visitor experience: a catwalk, a photographer’s studio and a Model Diane Masters wearing suit by Hall Ludlow on location at Como. magazine. Photographer Athol Shmith, 1960 ca A full public program will accompany the exhibition, from celebrating the vintage glamour of the 1950s and 1960s and elegant affairs to workshops designed to inspire and bring out your own style and beauty.

A Fashion Exhibition at Como House & Garden 18 March – 19 June, 2011

Exhibition tickets: FULL $12 CONC/STUDENTS: $9 UNDER 14: $6.50 FAMILY: $30 (2 adults and up to 4 children) For further information, program details and Model Diane Masters photographed by Athol Shmith, 1950 ca © The Estate of Athol Shmith, bookings visit www.comohouse.com.au Courtesy Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art

© Helmut Newton Foundation, courtesy of the RMIT Design Archives FEBRUARY 2011 3 the space into office use. Lovell Chen Pty Ltd was then commissioned to undertake the conservation and restoration works and BVN Architecture the reworked Goods Shed No.2 interiors. A new entry building by architects Elenberg Fraser was also created to provide access from the Collins Street extension giving an overall 9700m2 of office space and 1500m2 of retail space. The building is now occupied by VicUrban, the Building Commission, the Plumbing Industry Commission and retailers. Goods Shed North achieved a 5 Star Green Star design rating, the first heritage building in Victoria and only the second in Australia to do so. To achieve the rating, Goods Shed North, Bourke Street entrance: Paul Roser, NT 2010 a gas fired tri-generation plant, a chilled beam system, an underfloor displacement system, rainwater collection and treatment Completed in 1890 and system and a greywater collection and originally 385m long, the railway treatment system were included as ESD initiatives. goods shed was the workplace The central services trench runs under the of more than 1500 people and floor utilising original track space between the busiest on the Victorian platforms and is used as a horizontal distribution spine for services. A chilled Railways network. beam system located at both the mezzanine level and ground floors provides the In 2000, the expansion of the Docklands cooling and heating. Precinct saw the removal of the seven The $60m development has won nine major central bays of the Good Shed to make way awards in 2010 including Property Council for the extension of Collins Street, thus of Australia, Planning Minister’s Heritage splitting the shed in two: ‘North’ and ‘South’. Award, and Interior Design Association In 2007 redevelopment work began by Goods Shed North interior, Awards. The southern section of the shed is photo credit: Janusz Molinski Equiset to Goods Shed North to convert due to be redeveloped in 2011.

‘From steam to surf’ – Trust Heritage Festival 2011 For many years the Trust used Our aim is to celebrate all of Victoria’s restoration and reuse of heritage places. rich heritage: natural, cultural and Our heritage includes buildings, gardens to coordinate a statewide indigenous and we particularly encourage and objects, public and private places. heritage festival. you to participate in the regional and Based on the awards scheme organised rural activities being offered around by the Geelong and Region Branch and Victoria. The event will be based around Ballarat Branch with their respective Some time ago the Festival ceased running the ICOMOS International Day for Councils in 2010, the 2011 awards are and there has subsequently been no over- Monuments and Sites (18 April) the based on a strong partnership between all coordination of a festival in the State. theme of which is water. Branches and their local councils The Geelong and Region Branch ran a Working with our Branch network Categories include recognition of specialist very successful week-long event in April (which have close connections to the heritage trade skills, and sustainability and 2010, and our Ballarat Branch worked wider heritage-minded community) and greening of a heritage place. closely with the City of Ballarat for their a number of Councils, we have been Visit www.nattrust.com.au/festival for Heritage Festival in May 2010. Inspired encouraging partners from diverse more details of the Awards Program, by their efforts and the successful heritage groups to register events. nomination forms and the updated National Trust festivals that continue to program of festival events. be run in Tasmania, New South Wales Within the festival we have a Heritage and Queensland, we believe it is time to Awards Program. These Awards recognise resurrect a festival in Victoria. those in our community who have Both articles by Paul Roser, demonstrated excellence in retention, Conservation Manager

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Pic cap: Cover of Trust Newsletter 1973 Conserving our way to sustainability By Natica Schmeder reporting on RMIT’s conference Greening the Existing Building Stock 3-4 September, 2010

Jim Gard’ner, Executive Director to visit some award-winning upgrades of heritage buildings on the second morning. of Heritage Victoria, presented These included RMIT’s Francis Ormond preliminary findings from Building, Goods Shed, Docklands (reported on elsewhere in this edition), and Westwyck a research project into the Ecovillage – created around a Victorian-era nexus between heritage and primary school in West Brunswick. sustainability. The synchronicities between the green movement and heritage were readily apparent in some presentations, such as Practical outcomes will include advice on architect Tone Wheeler’s ‘Long Life, Loose how to most effectively retrofit a range of Fit, Low Impact = the 3 L’s for Sustainable historic building types in a sensitive manner. Building’. In a nutshell, Tone urges that Another important part of the research is the ‘armature’ (structure and cladding) of the Life Cycle Assessment, which takes into buildings are chosen for a long life of 100 account the energy required to construct or more years, while the internal fitting a building (especially to manufacture the (bathrooms and kitchens) are easily replaced building materials), as well as the energy to over its life time (‘loose fit’). These fittings operate it over its lifetime. should have low embodied energy (‘low The modelling shows that installing impact’), considering they will be disposed medium-efficiency appliances (white goods, of more frequently. As many heritage air-conditioning, heaters) and refurbishing buildings have already stood for 100 years, an existing heritage house, for example a and have plenty of life in them yet, they 1912 weatherboard villa in Geelong, means are an excellent example of Tone’s first ‘L’. that over the next 90 years it will consume Owners of these buildings can take to heart less energy – for construction and operation the final two L’s if refurbishing. – than a new 5-star dwelling. And if that new But this complementary approach to 5-star dwelling is demolished in less than 90 heritage was not espoused by all of the years, then the heritage house is the clear conference speakers, many of whom still winner for sustainability. see heritage protection as a stumbling block The City of Melbourne’s Sustainability to their sustainability goals. For example, Manager, Krista Milne, announced their Andreas Sederof, Principle Designer of ambitious ‘1200 Buildings Program’ to Sunpower Design argued that councils facilitate and provide finance for the should permit the complete disassembly retrofit of existing commercial buildings to and later reconstruction of heritage facades improve their energy and water efficiency to allow better construction access to inner up to 4.5 NABERS (National Australian Built city blocks when building energy-efficient Environment Rating System). The program rear extensions. The projects he discussed is primarily directed at post-1950s buildings all involved the demolition of the majority (in part because earlier ones, of traditional of a heritage house and construction of a construction, rely less on mechanical cooling well-oriented, energy efficient rear addition. systems and have smaller windows which No mention was given to how the remaining decrease heating and cooling costs, therefore original part of the house might be upgraded they are inherently more sustainable). Even sensitively, making Heritage Victoria’s so, among the 39 buildings signed up to current project so timely. the program thus far is Ross House at 247 Flinders Lane. This five-storey Romanesque Natica Schmeder is a Senior Heritage Revival brick warehouse was built in 1899 Consultant at Context Pty Ltd, a Heritage for Frederick Sargood, a leading Melbourne Adviser and was recently appointed as merchant and politician and the original Deputy Chair of the Trust’s Buildings owner of the Trust’s Rippon Lea property. Committee.

Apart from listening to presentations and ross house, flinders lane. nat trust 2010. panels, conference delegates had a chance

FEBRUARY 2011 5 Sustainability and heritage buildings

- The energy efficiency of the windows may Jeff Robinson discusses how Other motivations: be substantially improved by installing Ecological Sustainable Design - Corporate tenants are demanding a quality secondary or double glazing indoor environmental including access to - The external shading provided by (ESD) professionals utilise daylight and views, avoidance of excessive traditional verandas and balconies can help noise and glare, fresh air and some control the positive design features of keep out the hot midday sun in summer, of local environments heritage buildings to improve while allowing the lower angle winter sun - Corporate Social Responsible policies to warm the concrete floors. their sustainable performance by companies to reduce their carbon without detracting from their emissions and water usage Challenges and opportunities: - Increasing energy and water costs historic value. - Damaged windows and doors can be fixed - Government agencies are increasingly and seals installed to reduce unwanted seeking minimum National Australian Built infiltration. ‘Build tight, ventilate right’ To keep history alive, it is vital to find Environment Rating System (NABERS) and should be the motto of the designer and adaptive modern uses for heritage buildings Green Star ratings for the buildings they builder that capitalise on their cultural value while occupy - Insulation may be fitted to timber walls and improving their sustainability to ensure their - The recent introduction of the Commercial roofs, while taking care to avoid moisture continued relevance and attraction well into Building Disclosure Scheme will require a build up the 21st century. NABERS Energy rating to be disclosed for - Improving the energy performance of Good sustainability practice is about commercial buildings over 2000m2 the existing mechanical and electrical reducing the ecological footprint by Heritage Victoria commissioned a national systems offers opportunities for energy delivering robust improvements that are project to assess and model various performance improvements energy, water and waste efficient. Vernacular heritage building types and determine the architecture often has good passive design savings in embodied energy in retaining a aspects that can be optimised within the number of heritage buildings. A number of Applying strategies: parameters of the heritage value. The completed heritage building projects have - Replace existing incandescent lights with challenge for design professionals to demonstrated that heritage buildings can be energy efficient T5 lamps controlled by improve the environmental performance of successfully refurbished to achieve 5 and 6 automatic lighting control systems the buildings while satisfying the approval Star Green Star ratings, without detracting - Replace inefficient air conditioning bodies that intrinsic heritage features are from their heritage value. systems energy efficient high comfort, being retained. low energy under floor air conditioning Positive design features: systems, chilled ceilings and chilled Increased interest in - Tall window deep reveals minimise solar beams or gas driven VRV air conditioning sustainable buildings in heat gain while allowing sufficient daylight systems. These water and refrigerant Australia and overseas to light rooms, thus avoiding the need for based air conditioned systems are often easier to incorporate into heritage According to the City of Melbourne artificial lighting to operate all of the time buildings as they require smaller risers 1200 Building Program, if 1200 existing - Extensive thermal mass. Historic buildings commercial buildings are retrofitted to constructed from masonry and stone have - Installation of variable speed pumps improve energy performance by 38 percent large amounts of exposed thermal mass, and fans with high efficiency motors can the City of Melbourne would reduce its which can be used to absorb heat gains improve the energy performance of the Greenhouse Emissions by 383,000 tonnes from sun, lighting and computers which existing systems of C02–e per annum. To assist the industry, slows the temperature rising in the building - Lifts can be retro-fitted with regenerative in 2003 the Green Star rating tool was - Higher floor to ceiling heights and narrow braking generating power as the launched to help assess the environmental floor depths with ready access to daylight descending lift brakes impacts of buildings. Already more than through perimeter windows and light courts 130 buildings and tenancies have achieved - Other opportunities exist to reduce green- assist the ability for natural ventilation to be Green Star ratings. house emissions by installing solar panels used to cross ventilate the building and photovoltaic panels; measurement is

6 VICTORIAN NEWS into the chilled beam, were successfully installed within the historical interiors. Secondary glazing was installed on the existing windows to reduce the heat gain and heat loss from the building. Extensive energy modelling was carried out to test the proposed design against the 4.5 Star NABERS energy target.

Preserving our heritage for the future By using thoughtful design and advanced modelling techniques, heritage buildings can be refurbished to reduce their energy and water usage and waste generated whilst transport house, sydney providing healthy and comfortable spaces for the building occupants. Transport House, Macquarie Street, Sydney critical; installing smart meters on large The new Green Star tool that has been energy and water systems is paramount to Transport House is a 1930s heritage listed developed for public buildings will provide be able to measure and control building which needed a total refurbishment a means to benchmark the sustainability of to convert it into a contemporary workplace. public buildings which are to be refurbished Recent case studies of historical Because it was heritage listed, the building in the next few years. structure and the ceiling could not be buildings and refurbishment demolished, also there were many internal By Jeff Robinson, Sustainable Buildings Several Melbourne and Sydney projects walls which were classified as heritage. Leader for Aurecon. Jeff has more than have been sustainably refurbished Innovative design solutions such as the 23 years of experience in the design of successfully. use of multi-service chilled beams, which environmental sustainable buildings, many The Immigration Museum, Melbourne incorporate lighting and fire services of which have been heritage buildings. This sustainable conversion of this historic customs house in Melbourne to become Melbourne’s Immigration Museum utilised disused rainwater shafts to supply filtered and heated/cooled air supplied at low level using displacement grilles built into the columns at the perimeters of the rooms. A Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis Program (CFD) was used to predict the air temperature and velocities in the occupied zone. In addition underfloor air distribution was used in the basement vault area, preserving the unique brick arches.

The Goods Shed North, Melbourne The historic Goods Shed in Docklands was substantially refurbished by a Melbourne Developer and Construction company, Equiset, to house the new headquarters for VicUrban and the Victorian Building Commission. The refurbished design utilised positive features including a tall horsham house roof space which enabled a mezzanine floor to be installed thus achieving a high Horsham House The property’s heritage significance net lettable area ratio in the building. The Horsham House is proof that even presented challenges. Solar-powered area where the railway track used to run electricity was ruled out by concerns for inside the building was utilised to reticulate heritage infrastructure has enormous sustainability gains on offer. Owners the property’s appearance from the street services including an underfloor air and its aspect, while its visual appeal conditioning system. The exposed structure Chris Pittock and Dallas Scott Pittock have managed to cut water and electricity use depended on maintaining the traditional on the upper floors allowed a chilled water-demanding garden. beam system to be installed between the by 64 percent and 28 percent respectively roof trusses. The construction of the new since purchasing 2007, while still However, they used just one fifth of entrance of Collins Street provided the maintaining the heritage guesthouse and Melbourne best-practice for water opportunity to locate larger underground garden. Chris and Dallas examined every use in motels and hotels; near 100 water tanks under the building and locate aspect of the resource use within the percent diversion of organic wastes to the cogeneration plant which generates restored Federation-era former surgeon’s composting system and total reuse of power using gas. The building has achieved residence and practice. laundry grey water for heritage garden. a 5 Green Star office design rating.

FEBRUARY 2011 7 Heritage advocacy update Mahoney reports on some other recent should be below view lines from the Local Government decisions. opposite side of the street, and significant trees should be retained. The amendment – Following recent The good (1) also incorporates the 2007 gradings for campaigning concerning heritage listings in every property in the city. the CBD, we are very pleased that the City of Melbourne is finally taking action. Firstly, The good and the bad – An they have commissioned a Heritage Strategy amendment prepared by City of which will outline the projects needed in Darebin has given interim protection to order to bring heritage listings up to date. approximately 1000 properties comprising This will be completed in 2011. Secondly, an 108 individually significant places urgent study on approximately 100 individual and 17 precincts including residential, buildings in the CBD is underway. Most have industrial and commercial premises. been previously recommended for a heritage These places were identified in the overlay, but some additional places have also Darebin Heritage Study (2007). However, been suggested by the Trust. contrary to the Heritage Study and officer recommendations, Council did not support – The Trust congratulates The good (2) the application of the Heritage Overlay to the City of Stonnington for its ongoing any of the former Housing Commission of commitment to protecting its heritage Victoria dwellings. places. A Heritage Strategy Action Plan was adopted by the Council in 2006. Following The bad – Due to resident opposition, the preparation of a Thematic Environmental two proposed heritage precincts in the City History for the city, it recognised the need of Moonee Valley no longer have heritage to undertake further work to protect those protection under the Heritage Overlay. The Robbie Burns Statue in Camperdown places. As part of the Heritage Strategy small North Essendon precinct of post war implementation, the Council undertook a houses, and the large Strathmore precinct of gap study to identify potential additional pre- and post-war villas and bungalows are Please visit www.nattrust. heritage precincts. It is now rolling out now unprotected. com.au/advocacy for more information on these items.

At time of writing there has been no decision by Heritage Victoria on the proposed tree removal and roundabout construction at the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour. Other matters we are advocating for include the proposed new bank in Maldon, the future of the Cerberus, appropriate treatment of the Keith Haring mural, Collingwood, the Robbie Burns Statue in Camperdown, the ICI Deer Park Explosives Factory and the Thomson River Horseshoe Bend Tunnel. Visit out website for the latest advocacy news. bacchus marsh, nat trust 2010. Planning scheme planning scheme amendments to provide The ugly – The Moorabool Shire Council amendments – the permanent heritage protection for these held a meeting on 17 November, 2010 to good, the bad and precincts. As part of the strategy action plan, consider implementation of the long delayed the Council is also investigating additional Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study. Council the ugly individual properties for inclusion into the resolved to split the amendment in a bizarre heritage overlay and reviewing existing and complex manner, including resolving The Trust routinely makes submissions on citations for properties already protected. for residential properties ‘to develop a planning scheme amendments and our Visit www.stonnington.vic.gov.au for policy on selection criteria for inclusion in advocacy in 2011 will increasingly support information. the Heritage Overlay for amendment C06 to Local Governments implementing heritage the Moorabool Planning Scheme for Private overlays in Victoria. In Victorian News (May – In October, 2010 City of The good (3) Residences’. It would have been simpler, 2010) we reported on our frustration at the Yarra Amendment C85 was approved by as recommended by the Council’s planning lack of political will by Bayside Council the Minister. Local policy now clearly states team, to refer all the objections to a Planning to implement the Interwar and postwar that contributory buildings should be Panel in the usual manner! Heritage Study. Below, Trust’s Planner Judy retained, that new rear and upper additions

8 VICTORIAN NEWS Bruce Jackson from Gold Reverre recently used gold and Gilding the main oil to gild the columns of the newly restored Porte Cochere entrance at Rippon Lea at Rippon Lea. the finishing touch to a fantastic restoration effort Bruce explains the technique: “In essence, it’s a matter of painting the sections of the Porte Cochere that will be gilded with an oil-based gold size. Then when the gold size, which is a type of tinted varnish, dries to the correct tack level, the gold leaf is then pressed onto it.” The gold that Bruce used was 23.5 carat and 98 percent pure, making it suitable for the outdoors. It was also so delicate it adhered easily. “Being unaffected by sun and weather, this gold doesn’t need a clear coat or protective varnish. And it will also easily outlast any paint or other coating,” he said. Transfer gold is lightly pressed onto wax paper, making it easier to handle when working outside and in the wind. Bruce said that after gilding, the wax paper has remaining gold on it. “Having applied several hundred sheets of gold, I had plenty of leftover wax papers to give away to Bruce Jackson gilds masterfully onlookers, included excited kiddies.”

Join in the famous Support us on the social network wheel Easter egg hunt We have launched new facebook pages to Rippon Lea’s annual Easter Fun Day will promote out work. Make sure to join facebook be in its fourth year in 2011. group pages: National Trust of Australia (Vic) and Held on Easter Sunday 24 April, the National Trust of Australia Advocacy. day offers a range of children’s art and craft activities, sporting games This is a page where as well as boat rides, house tours, heritage issues Victoria- face painting and, of course, the wide can be raised and Easter egg hunt!! discussed online. The Trust The hunt is central to the day’s activities and this year will encourage you all to visit be bigger and better than ever with Heritage Fine Chocolates our facebook page and coming onboard as a much valued sponsor for the event. join in the discussion on Heritage Fine Chocolates will be generously donating 5000 issues that are important Easter Eggs for children of all ages to hunt for in the day’s egg to you. Facebook and hunts. other social media will form an increasing part Heritage Fine Chocolates is an Australian owned company of our advocacy profile that began in 1985 and has been operating for more than 25 and facebook offers the years. The business is proud of its success through delivering potential to reach new consistent high quality products and creative packaging audiences and influence presentation which has driven significant growth in the markets decision-makers. For for boxed chocolates, Easter and Christmas lines as well as example, the Save Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour facebook page corporate products. The Trust is proud to be associated with has 5000 followers and the Save Horsham Town Hall page has 1400 Heritage Fine Chocolates for this major family Easter event. members. We also encourage you to follow us on twitter at www. twitter.com/NTAV for all the latest updates on advocacy and events.

FEBRUARY 2011 9 D.H. Lawrence’s “We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen...” Obituary – scandalous D.H. Lawrence. Margaret Florence novel comes Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a hymn to the flesh, to love. One of the most Darling AM controversial novels in English Died 6th November 2010. to life at literature, it is an erotically charged and psychologically powerful depiction of Rippon Lea adult relationships. The lover’s tale skilfully depicts the adulterous affair between the sexually unfulfilled upper-class Connie and the gamekeeper Mellors, who works for her impotent, invalid husband Sir Clifford. This The National Trust was powerful depiction of the liaison between saddened by the death in the two characters perfectly captures the struggle between the classes and the sexes. November of Mrs Margaret Glenn Elston’s new production, performed Darling AM, Honorary Member under the stars at Rippon Lea House & and long-time Trust supporter. Gardens, takes us bodily into the world of Lawrence’s characters as they embark on Margaret Darling was a Foundation an illicit affair that brings to life their stifled Member of the National Trust in Victoria, existence. The beautiful gardens of Rippon joining the new organisation in 1956, and Lea lend perfectly to the undercurrents serving it in various positions, including of the natural and raw sensuality running that of President, over subsequent years. through this masterful play. As Chairwoman of the National Trust Don’t miss Glenn Elston’s beautiful Women’s Committee, she took part outdoor adaptation of Lawrence’s in driving that committee’s notable timeless classic. successes in fundraising, through initiatives such as the Trust Shop in On February 1 – March 17, 2011, Monday Jackson Street, Toorak, Trust Baskets, to Thursday at 7pm at Rippon Lea House and the memorable (and then novel) & Gardens, 192 Hotham Road, Elsternwick. Open House Days at selected fine homes Prices are adults $40, concession $35, in private hands, usually attended by groups 10+ $35, under 18s $25, booking fee audiences in their thousands. may apply. Mrs Darling served for some years as Call 1300 122 344 to book tickets, or book Chairman of the Trust’s Fundraising, online at www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au, Activities and Membership Standing or Ticketmaster 136 100, or online at Committee (FAM), overseeing a period www.ticketmaster.com.au. of membership growth and innovative Gift vouchers call 1300 122 344 or purchase projects and a varied program of at www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au. member activities and events. She was also Chair of the Sponsor Donor Committee in the late 1980s. Margaret Darling served as Victorian Tree planting at Mooramong for Trevor Arthur National Trust President from 1979 to 1982, and as Vice President from 1982 Mooramong Homestead until 1987. near Skipton provided a In 1989 she was unanimously elected as an Honorary Member of the National wonderful setting for a Trust of Australia (Victoria), an honour memorial tree-planting on only awarded to those who have rendered the most distinguished service Saturday 9 October, 2010. to the organisation over many years. In 1991 Margaret Darling was created Mooramong looked beautiful and the a Member of the Order of Australia gardens superb. The event, held to The commemorative plaque (AM) in recognition of service to the commemorate the contribution of Mr Trevor National Trust. Arthur, Honorary Member of the Trust and leader in the field of nature conservation in Our thanks goes to Mooramong staff and She will be greatly missed by her many Victoria, was attended by his family, Trust volunteers for hosting the day, especially on friends at the Trust. We extend our staff and members of the Trust’s Significant such a busy weekend with a major Property sincere condolences to her family. Trees and Landscape Committees. Open event the following day.

10 VICTORIAN NEWS On 9-10 April, the Military History Society Geelong and the Geelong Military history Military Re-enactment Group are presenting a Military Living comes alive at History weekend at Barwon Park. Barwon Park Experience a spectacular presentation of Australian military history and memorabilia from the 1800s through to the Vietnam era in a format never before experienced by the Australian public. This is a stimulating, interactive community event with a family oriented atmosphere set against a living backdrop of period encampments. View battlefield re-enactments with blank firing and pyrotechnics depicting the Aussie assault on the Hindenburg Line (1917) and action in France as the allies liberate Europe (1944). And wander through period encampments set up in the grounds of the mansion portraying the Australian, British, the US and German forces engaged in France during WWI and WWII. Profits from this event will be donated to Barwon Park, and to building restoration projects at the Winchelsea RSL WW1 Monument and St Thomas Church, Winchelsea. Visit www.geelongmrg.com for details and program of events, or email: info@ geelongmrg.com. Elizabeth Austin: Life and legacies This year was the 100th funds to establish the Hospital for Incurables (later known as the Austin Hospital) in anniversary of the celebration Melbourne, the Austin Cottages in Geelong of the life of a remarkable and substantial gifts to many local and state- wide charitable organisations. woman, Elizabeth Austin, Unfortunately at the height of their good pastoralist and philanthropist. fortune, Elizabeth’s husband died and as a testament to her resilience and strength of To honour her memory and her far reaching character she continued to live at Barwon impact, a display on her life and legacies Park for the next 40 years until her death in will be on show at Barwon Park, Winchelsea 1910, aged 89 years. from March to July. Elizabeth donated funds to the Victorian Visitors can view the newly restored Servants Training Institute in Melbourne Mansion built in 1871 for Elizabeth and for working class females to learn a trade. her husband Thomas and see some of her She also built a library in Geelong and ‘any possessions which are rarely on show. deserving organisation in the district never Objects such as her vibrant blue dress, her appealed to her in vain’. Elizabeth Austin’s silver teapot monogrammed silver tea set and silverware During the latter part of her life Elizabeth, bequeathed by Elizabeth to the Austin through her philanthropy distributed nearly Hospital which she founded, will all be on carriage that she owned can be viewed,” her entire accumulation of wealth to benefit display. said Trudi Toyne Property Manager at women, in particular those of limited means. Barwon Park. “Among other objects, Elizabeth’s For more information: email barwon.park1@ widow’s veil, her extraordinary tapestry During her life at Barwon Park, Elizabeth bigpond.com, or visit www.nattrust.com.au, works and the original Brougham Austin made many donations including or phone 5267 2209.

FEBRUARY 2011 11 Branch wrap-up Casey Cardinia Branch President Ruth Crofts Here is this month’s and Mayor Shar Balmes beside one of the Bendigo Branch smaller signs run-down on some of the Trust Branch activity. condition of the Avenues, a separate Committee was established under the auspices of the Branch, chaired by Ian Good Ballarat Branch (Vice President). The Committee prepared a submission to Casey Council for a review, The AGM on 9 November was followed by and staged upgrade, which gained the a dinner at Seymours (formerly the North support of Cr Neil Lucas (when he was Star Hotel c.1857). Also in November, Mayor). This resulted in confirming Council’s members enjoyed a ‘Weatherboard Tour’ commitment to the restoration and ongoing by the Learmonth Historical Society. maintenance of the Avenues. New signs will Former shire offices and varied historical be placed at the both ends of the Avenue. sites were viewed followed by a Sunday roast at ‘The Stag’. After lunch, members travelled the wilds of Weatherboard viewing the bluestone walls, churches, Inner West Branch and residences. Once again members The Branch held various functions during were able to view private buildings not the year including several walks in the open to the public. historic Inner West. Submissions were made for the woollen mills site, Williamstown Most recently members were able to view Dr Gary Hill, Mike Butcher and Yola Collins from the Bendigo Branch. and the proposed C90 amendment to the and photograph the cast iron currently held Photo credit: Dennis R. O’Hoy Maribyrnong Planning Scheme. The Branch by the Ballarat City Council. It is anticipated continues to work closely with Footscray that volunteers will carry out further Historical Society, Friends of Williamstown work labelling and photographing items At its AGM in November, the Branch Botanic Gardens, and the B-24 restoration and Council is looking to locate a more farewelled Committee members and past project. The Branch is also represented on appropriate storage facility. Presidents Mike Butcher and Yola Collins. Maribyrnong Council’s Heritage Advisory Incoming Branch President Dr Gary Hill Committee and the Advisory Committee of thanked them for their untiring work over Altona’s Truganina Explosives Reserve. many years. Geelong and “We have contributed to policy advice A successful outcome has been reached for on Footscray Railway Station precinct, Region Branch the Peppercorn Trees at White Hills Cemetery relocation of war memorial plaques, the Picturesque Barwon Heads Golf Clubhouse after an initial application by the Bendigo C90 amendment, and the approaching was the venue for Geelong and Region Cemeteries Trust for the removal of 21 trees. centenary of Footscray Gardens,” said Branch’s AGM in August. In September, After meetings, an agreement was reached President, Hugh Basset. members were treated to a tour of for the removal of three trees and for the Geelong Football Club Brownlow Room, pruning of the rest in accordance with new Premiership Stand and Past Players Australian Standard AS4373. Mornington Museum, all described by Honorary Club Historian Col Hutchinson. Other visits Peninsula Branch have been to significant pioneer graves at Casey Cardinia Branch The Branch AGM, held on the 13 November, the classified Geelong Eastern Cemetery Its AGM was held on 29 November where can only be described as a ‘washout’. The and to view Queenscliff’s magnificent Arthur Tonkin spoke about the history of rain was so heavy the scheduled walk architecture. Progress has been made with paddle steamers of the Murray River. In through the Balcombe Estuary was cancelled Local Government planning schemes and December the Branch held its Volunteer but will be rescheduled April/May 2011. the Branch has also made submissions Branch Christmas Party to honour Office Bearers re-elected for the coming and attended panel hearings. Reviews of volunteers who have assisted with Branch year: President Judy Walsh, Secretary Ashby and Newtown Heritage Studies have activities and initiatives. Adrienne Herring and Treasurer Penny resulted in interim protection for hundreds Carnaby. The President thanked the hard Avenues of Honour in Casey and Cardinia of places. Surf Coast and Moorabool working Committee for their energetic input have been a particular focus of the Branch Shire have prepared Heritage Overlay during 2010. Amendments and the Fyans/West Fyans since its launch in 2002. To draw attention Precinct Structure Plan has been adopted. to the heritage significance, status and By Branch Presidents

12 VICTORIAN NEWS The new Australian school curriculum

The new Australian Curriculum The Australian colonies that has been approved by the The Year 5 curriculum provides a study of colonial Australia in the 1800s. Students look Government includes subjects: at the founding of British colonies and the development of a colony… History, English, Science and Australia as a nation Mathematics. The Year 6 curriculum moves from colonial Australia to the development of the country as a nation, particularly after 1900. Students The Trust has been for some time now explore the factors that led to Federation… working towards History becoming a The ancient world mandatory subject from Prep to Year 10, The Year 7 curriculum provides a study of and for the subject to have a focus on History history from the time of the earliest human Australian history, heritage and local communities to the end of the ancient period The past in the present history. (approximately 60 000 BCE – c.650 CE)… The Year 2 curriculum provides a study of With this success in many ways our own local history. Students explore, recognise and The ancient to the modern world appreciate the history of their local area by sites and educational programs will be The Year 8 curriculum provides a study examining remains of the past… of history from the end of the ancient period favoured. to the beginning of the modern period Community and remembrance (c.650 CE – c.1750)… This decision will also have some impact The Year 3 curriculum provides a study of in the future of our learning programs identity and diversity in both a local and The making of the modern world and strategy but remember History broader context. Moving from the heritage The Year 9 curriculum provides a study of is just one component of the many of their local area, students explore the the history of the making of the modern world historical features… from 1750 to 1918… disciplines our programs cover. Visit www. australiancurriculum.edu.au for more First contacts The modern world and Australia information. The Year 4 curriculum introduces world history The Year 10 curriculum provides a study of and the movement of peoples. Beginning the history of the modern world and Australia For those interested in quick detail about with the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait from 1918 to the present, with an emphasis on Year level focus for History please read the Islander peoples… Australia in its global context… brief synopses to the right:

february 2011 Upcoming Events – june 2011 Following on from a VERY successful 2010 event calendar across all Trust properties and Branches, comes this BUMPER events issue for the first quarter of 2011. It illustrates just how the Trust continues to be a hive of inspiring activity.

Visit www.nattrust.com.au/events for additional information on events. Entry fees apply for Trust members for special fundraising events at Trust properties. ‘Members’ prices listed are for Trust members only and some events require pre-bookings. Please note: The event details below are correct at time of printing, but are subject to change. To confirm information, the Trust recommends, phoning properties or visiting www.nattrust.com.au, before purchasing tickets or attending the events.

Event listings by date

First Sunday of each month Open House (Portable Iron Houses) First Sunday of each month Pirate Days (Polly Woodside) Third Sunday of each month Walking Tour (Portable Iron Houses) Every Thursday during November to April Storytime (Rippon Lea) Every Tuesday from January 11 Storytime (Polly Woodside) Tuesday 1 February – Saturday 12 March Lady Chatterley’s Lover (Rippon Lea) Tuesday 8 February A Visit to the Melbourne Costume Museum (Activities Committee) Monday 14 February Meeting and Luncheon (North East Women’s Auxiliary) Wednesday 16 February Built On Gold (Activities Committee) Sunday 20 February Open Day: Taking Tea on the Verandah (Labassa)

FEBRUARY 2011 13 Wednesday 23 February Russian Tales (Mornington Peninsula Branch) Sunday 27 February Blue Lotus Watergarden (Activities Committee) Sunday 27 February The 21st Annual Teddy Bears Picnic (Rippon Lea) Sunday 27 February Discovering North Fitzroy (Walking Tours) Monday 28 February Outposts of Empire (Travel Talks) Monday 28 February Branch Meeting (Casey Cardinia Branch) Sunday 6 March Strathloddon and Yapeen Self Drive Tour and Afternoon Tea (Mount Alexander Branch) Sunday 6 March Barwon Park and The Heights Tour (Activities Committee) Wednesday 9 March – Saturday 12 March King Island Tour Monday 14 March Open Day (Gulf Station) Friday 18 March – Sunday 19 June Mannequin Exhibition (Como House) Sunday 20 March Queen’s Parade, Fitzroy (Walking Tours) Sunday 20 March Delightful Dahlias (Labassa) Monday 21 March Orientalism (Travel Talks) Thursday 24 March ABC Southbank Centre Building Tours (Activities Committee) Sunday 27 March Picnic and Tour of Kyneton Botanic Gardens (Macedon Ranges Branch) Saturday 2 April A Day on French Island (Activities Committee) Tuesday 5 April, Thursday 7 April, Friday 8 April, Saturday 9 April Sunday 10 April 2011 The Night of the Dingdong by Ralph Peterson’ (Labassa) Saturday 9 April & Sunday 10 April Military History Comes Alive (Barwon Park) Sunday 10 April Moonee Ponds and more, Queens Park and Beyond (Walking Tours) Monday 11 April The Hebrides Heritage (Travel Talks) Saturday 16 April – Sunday 17 April Geelong Heritage Festival (Barwon Grange) Saturday 16 April Balcombe Estuary Walk (Mornington Peninsula Branch) Sunday April 17 Open Day (Labassa) Saturday 16 April The Best of the Mornington Peninsula (Activities Committee) Sunday 17 April Melbourne Cemetery Full Moon (Walking Tours) Tuesday 26 April April at Torquay (Geelong and Region Branch) Wednesday 27 April ‘Welcome to our House’ - Managing the Historic House Museum (LaTrobe’s Cottage) Saturday 30 April Morning Tea in the former Castlemain Courthouse (Mount Alexander Branch) Sunday 1 May Main Coliban Channel Bus Trip (Mount Alexander branch) Sunday May 15 Open Day (Labassa) Sunday 15 May Stroll Along Smith Street (Walking Tours) Monday 23 May Great World Cities – Istanbul Heritage (Travel Talks) Tuesday 31 May May at Osborne House (Geelong and Region Branch) Tuesday 28 June Regional Railway Remnants (Geelong and Region Branch)

Private Guided Walks children’s games, 19th century agriculture National Trust demonstrations, animals, tours and WHEN: Third Sunday of each month entertainment. Property Events Knowledgeable volunteers conduct private and CONTACT Reception 03 9656 9800 for further guided walks or lunches at the Portable Iron information. Houses with a guest speaker once a month. Portable Iron Houses CONTACT 03 9699 2172 or 03 9645 7517 for 399 Coventry Street, South Melbourne further information. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. (MEL Ref: 2J K2) Barwon Grange 25 Fernleigh Street Newtown 3220 Open House Gulf Station Geelong Heritage Festival WHEN: First Sunday of each month 1029 Melba Highway,Yarra Glen Victoria 3775 Delve into history and visit three prefabricated WHEN: saturday 16 April – Sunday 17 April 2011 cottages on site constructed of iron and wood; Open Day imported from Britain during the Gold Rush TIME: 12pm – 4pm years. A video gives an interesting insight into WHEN: Monday 14 March 2011 COST: Adult $5, Concession $4 ,Child $3, Family $12, Members free the importation of the portable buildings and TIME: 10am – 4pm there are interpretative panels to assist visitors. COST: Adult $5, Child $3, Family $12, Barwon Grange will be open for guided tours of NT Members free the house which will include a small talk about CONTACT 03 9699 2172 or 03 9645 7517 for An opportunity to view the completed the history of the Barwon River in relation to further information. restoration works at Gulf Station. Enjoy the use of the riverside.

14 VICTORIAN NEWS The conservatory will feature a photographic display of significant heritage sites surrounding Open Day Como House Barwon Grange. WHEN: sunday 17 April 2011 & Garden CONTACT 03 5221 3906 for further information. TIME: 10:30am – 4:30pm Cnr Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave, South Yarra COST: Adult $8, Child $5.50, Concession $5.50, Family $20, NT Members free Mannequin Exhibition Internal tours of the opulent interiors (11am Barwon Park and 2:45pm) as well as an external tour of WHEN: Friday 18 March – Sunday 19 June 2011 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea architectural features (1pm). Self guided tours A beautiful retrospective exhibition are also available. depicting fashion modeling in the 1950s Military History Comes Alive at CONTACT 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 for and 1960s. The exhibition will create an Barwon Park further information. No bookings required. immersive visitor experience where Como will be transformed into a photographer’s WHEN: saturday 9 April & Sunday 10 April 2011 studio, a catwalk and magazine. TIME: 10am – 3pm Saturday, Adelphi Players Theatre Company CONTACT 03 9827 2500 for admission prices 10am – 3:30pm Sunday present ‘The Night of the Dingdong and further information. COST: Adult $10, Member Adult $10, by Ralph Peterson’ Children under 12 free WHEN: Tuesday 5 April, Thursday 7 April, Come and experience a spectacular Friday 8 April, Saturday 9 April presentation of Australian Military History Sunday 10 April 2011 Rippon Lea and Memorabilia from the 1800s through to TIME: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8pm, house & Gardens Vietnam. Saturday 2pm and 8pm, Sunday 2pm. 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick. Wander through period encampments COST: Adult $15, Concession $12, portraying the forces engaged in France during Member $12 Storytime at Rippon Lea! WWI and WWII. Experience battlefield re- The household of Colonel Beachamp, enactments with blank firing and pyrotechnics. Commander of the Volunteer Rifles is flown into WHEN: Every Thursday during November 2010 Refreshments will be available for purchase. a flurry at the rumours of invasion by a Russian to April 2011 TIME: 11am – 12pm CONTACT [email protected] or www. gun-boat. An Australian period comedy set in COST: Accompanying Adult $7, Children over geelongmrg.com Adelaide in 1870 performed in the opulent 3 years $3 (Entry tickets are available 19 century mansion, Labassa. from Rippon Lea reception) CONTACT Barbara 03 9690 1593. Partake in a fun and interactive storytelling BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Labassa adventure with a variety of tales, songs and activities for the little ones aged between 2 Manor Grove, North Caulfield Open Day approximately 3 and 7 years to enjoy. Stories are read outdoors under the Magic Open Day – WHEN: sunday 15 May 2011 TIME: 10:30am – 4:30pm Storytime Tree. Mums and/or Dads are Taking Tea on the Verandah COST: Adult $8, Child $5.50, Concession to be with child at all times and are most WHEN: sunday 20 February 2011 $5.50, Family $20, NT Members free. welcome to bring a picnic blanket and lunch TIME: 10:30am – 4:30pm Internal tours of the opulent interiors (11am to enjoy afterwards. COST: Adult $8, Child $5.50, Concession and 2:45pm) as well as an external tour of CONTACT 03 9523 6095 for further information. $5.50, Family $20, NT Members free architectural features (1pm). Self guided tours Members of the Australasian Shelley Collectors are also available. Lady Chatterley’s Lover Club will provide a display of beautiful china CONTACT 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 for WHEN: Tuesday 1 February – Saturday 12 tea ware made by Wileman & Company and further information. No bookings required. Shelley Potteries in Staffordshire between the March 2011 TIME: Monday to Thursday at 7pm 1890s and 1966. Refreshments will be served COST: Adults $40, Concession $35, Groups 10+ throughout the day on the verandah, weather $35, Under 18s $25 permitting. La Trobe’s Cottage Under the stars set in the gardens at Rippon CONTACT 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 for Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive, Lea, join us as we follow Lady Chatterley as she further information. Melbourne. realises that her stifled marriage is no match ‘Welcome to our House’ - Managing for true equality and fulfilment with her lover Delightful Dahlias Mellors. She breaks the biggest rule of all and the Historic House Museum WHEN: sunday 20 March 2011 falls in love with a man below her class – her TIME: 10:30am – 4:30pm WHEN: Wednesday 27 April 2011 husband’s gamekeeper. Directed by Glenn COST: Adult $8, Concession $5.50, Child TIME: 7pm for 7.30pm Elston this story is a timeless classic. $5.50, Family $20, NT members free COST: $7 (Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage CONTACT 03 9523 6095 or 1300 122 344 for Members of The National Dahlia Society members/ La Trobe Society members further information. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. will stage a magnificent display of dahlias. free) Arranged for the home or competition, all General meeting of the Friends of La Trobe’s The 21st Annual Teddy Bears Picnic! will inspire you. Advice from experts will be Cottage with guest speaker Dr Linda Young, available throughout the day. An informal talk Course Director, Cultural Heritage & Museum WHEN: sunday 27 February 2011 TIME: 10am – 4pm by the President of the Dahlia Society will run Studies, School of History, Heritage and from 12-12.30pm. No bookings required. Please Society, Deakin University. The event will be If you go down to Rippon Lea Gardens, you’re park in Orrong road. held at Domain House, next door to La Trobe’s in for a big surprise, because that is the place Cottage. Refreshments will be served. A warm where the teddy bears have their picnic! Bring CONTACT 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 for welcome is extended to all Trust members and some lunch and join the bears in fun and further information. their friends. games for a day of holiday enjoyment for kids CONTACT Helen Botham 03 9583 1114. and families. CONTACT 03 9523 9095 for further information.

FEBRUARY 2011 15 Upcoming Events (continued)

Polly Woodside Discovering North Fitzroy Stroll Along Smith Street, 2A Clarendon St, South Wharf, Southbank WHEN: sunday 27 February 2011 Collingwood TIME: 10am WHEN: sunday 15 May 2011 Pirate Days at Polly Woodside COST: $25 Members, $30 Non Members TIME: 2pm Join Kenneth Park on a stroll through elegant COST: $25 Members, $30 Non Members WHEN: First Sunday of every month North Fitzroy. View some of the splendid Experience the history of Smith Street in this TIME: 10am – 4pm streetscapes and charming heritage buildings COST: regular entry prices apply, pleasant stroll with Kenneth Park. View the fine that the area offers and be prepared to see NT members free shopfronts, department stores, grand buildings some true architectural gems. and, tucked down the side streets, reminders of X marks the spot at Polly Woodside on the first our manufacturing heritage long past. A cup of Sunday of each month. Dress as a pirate and CONTACT 03 8663 7260 for further information. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. coffee is included. head to the ship to search for illusive treasure, join in pirate arts and crafts and games and CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. have your face painted. Queen’s Parade, Fitzroy BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. CONTACT Reception 03 9656 9800 for further WHEN: sunday 20 March 2011 information. TIME: 10am Travel Talks - Outposts of Empire COST: $25 Members, $30 Non Members WHEN: Monday 28 February 2011 Storytime at Polly Woodside This magnificent tree-lined boulevard has a TIME: 9:45am marvellous history and is filled with a wide COST: $20 Members, $25 Non Members WHEN: Every Tuesday from January 11 2011 selection of heritage buildings and homes that TIME: 11am – 11:45am Many in the modern era would be surprised by bring to life the story of the growth of early COST: regular entry prices apply, the existence of so many outposts of empire Melbourne. A cup of coffee at the conclusion of NT members free around the world. This beautiful illustrated the walk is included in the price. lecture surveys some of the fascinating Fun and interactive storytelling with a wide remnants of the imperial order. Not to be variety of stories, songs and activities for little CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. missed. A delicious morning tea is included. ones aged 2 – 7 years. Stories are read aboard BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Polly Woodside or, in inclement weather, down CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. below deck! Moonee Ponds and more, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. CONTACT Reception 03 9656 9800 for further Queens Park and Beyond information WHEN: sunday 10 April 2011 Travel Talks - Orientalism TIME: 10am WHEN: Monday 21 March 2011 COST: $25 Members, $30 Non Members TIME: 9:45am Discover the heritage of Moonee Ponds and COST: $20 Members $25 Non Members Essendon on an entertaining walk through This lecture explores the relationship between National Trust Queens Park into the heart of Essendon. the Orient and Europe as reflected in the Admire historic streetscapes offering a fine creative output of those who were inspired by Events selection of buildings from colonial and tales and objects of the exotic lands of the East. Edwardian times. A cup of coffee is included. A delicious morning tea is included. CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. WALKING TOURS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. National Trust Heritage Walks Melbourne Cemetery Heritage Travel Talks – The Hebrides WHEN: By appointment, 7 days in advance. Full Moon Walking Tours COST: Adult $33, Concession/Member $27.50 WHEN: Monday 11 April 2011 TIME: 9:45am Put your best foot forward and discover WHEN: sunday 17 April 2011 COST: $20 Members $25 Non Members Melbourne’s hidden treasures with Traditional, TIME: several tours start at 620pm with the Commercial, Mercantile and Marvellous last commencing at 8:50pm The Hebrides form a widespread and diverse Melbourne City Heritage Walking Tours. Two COST: Adult $24, Member Adult $22, archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. This Concession $22, Member Child $15 hours walk plus morning or afternoon tea at the beautiful group of islands has a fascinating Park Hyatt. Take part in a popular guided tour filled with history of human occupation dating back to the stories of the many famous identities laid Mesolithic era and the culture of the Islanders CONTACT 03 8663 7228 or bookings@ to rest in the intriguing Melbourne General has been influenced by successive waves of oldmelbournegaol.com.au. BOOKINGS Cemetery. Bring your own torch. Celtic, Norse and English-speaking people. ESSENTIAL. CONTACT Reception 03 9656 9800 A delicious morning tea is included. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

16 VICTORIAN NEWS As part of the 2011 Heritage Festival, a morning Heritage Travel Talks – April at Torquay tea will be hosted by the Castlemaine Historical Great World Cities – Istanbul WHEN: Tuesday 26 April 2011 Society in the former Castlemaine Courthouse. WHEN: Monday 23 May 2011 TIME: 11am – 2:30pm This will be an opportunity to look over this TIME: 9:45am COST: Meal Cost significant building in the historically important COST: $20 Members $25 Non Members Guided walking tour hosted by the Goldsmith Crescent area, and view a panel Founded as Byzantium and later called knowledgeable Torquay Historical Society display of ‘water themed’ material from the Constantinople, Istanbul is one of the most followed by a meeting and meal at the Historical Society’s collection. extraordinary cities of the world, boasting an Torquay Hotel. CONTACT Brian Tresidder 03 5472 1108 or 0429 incredible history. The lecture will introduce CONTACT Liz Bates 03 52431986. RSVP 450 055. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by Sunday 17 you to many of the major historic sites such required by April 22. April 2011. as the Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and many more. A delicious morning May at Osborne House Main Coliban Channel Bus Trip as tea is included. WHEN: Tuesday 31 May 2011 part of the 2011 Heritage Festival CONTACT 03 8663 7260 during office hours. TIME: 7pm – 9:30pm WHEN: sunday 1 May 2011 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. COST: gold coin donation TIME: All day Osborne House located on Swinburne COST: Published in Mount Alexander Branch Street, North Geelong has been significantly Newsletter closer to event refurbished recently with some of the original The Coliban Scheme was an amazing feat of Branch Events 1857 homestead rooms totally transformed. 19th century engineering taking water from the Embark on a tour of Osborne House followed Great Dividing Range and providing Bendigo Casey Cardinia Branch by a meeting and supper. and Castlemaine with a reliable supply. The CONTACT Liz Bates 03 52431986. Mount Alexander Branch will conduct a full day guided bus tour with stops at points of interest Casey Cardinia Branch Regional Railway Remnants along the main Coliban Channel between (first meeting for 2011) Malmsbury and Bendigo. Numbers will be WHEN: Monday 28 February 2011 WHEN: Tuesday 28 June 2011 limited to 40 to 45, bring your own lunch. TIME: 10am – 2pm TIME: 7:30pm CONTACT Brian Tresidder 03 5472 1108 or 0429 COST: $2 donation to Birregurra Railway Members are invited to attend the 1st meeting 450 055. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by Sunday 17 Society of the Casey Cardinia Branch with a guest April 2011. Meeting at Marshall Railway Station on speaker for 2011. To be held in the Function Marshalltown Road in Marshall, take a self Room of our Heritage Info Centre, Pioneers driven tour of the rail remnants and history Park, in Berwick. The meeting will be followed between Marshall and Birregurra hosted by Mornington Peninsula by supper. Please advise if you are attending Michael Menzies (President of Geelong and for catering purposes. Branch South Western Rail Heritage Society). CONTACT Rosalind or Ruth 9707 1518. Russian Tales The tour is then followed by a meeting and a BYO lunch at Birregurra Railway Station. WHEN: Wednesday 23 February 2011 CONTACT Liz Bates 03 52431986. TIME: 10:30am – 12pm Geelong and Region COST: Adult $10, Concession $8, Member Branch Adult $8, Member Concession $8 A visual presentation in the theatrette and Barwon and the Bay - Mount Alexander Branch talk by Steve Yorke, Briars Team Leader. He Water Heritage Bus Tours will highlight his recent experiences at a Strathloddon and Yapeen Self Drive conservation conference in the wilds of Russia WHEN: saturday 16 April 2011 Tour and Afternoon Tea which reveal Russia beyond Red Square. TIME: Two tours each taking 2 hours Morning tea will be served. First tour 11am-1pm WHEN: sunday 6 March 2011 second tour 2-4pm TIME: 1:30pm – 5pm CONTACT Elizabeth 03 9580 9617. BOOKINGS COST: Adults $5 COST: $10 donation ESSENTIAL. Bus tours of significant places associated with Max Kaye, local historian and owner of the heritage of water. The tours include many Strathloddon will lead us on a tour involving Balcombe Estuary Walk of Geelong’s early heritage sites and structures Strathloddon with its wonderful views, WHEN: saturday 16 April 2011 interesting rock/lava outflows, an archaeological associated with the waters of the Barwon River TIME: 10am – 12pm and Corio Bay, encompassing indigenous site and aboriginal scar tree, the mid 19th Boardwalk through Melaleuca landscape from places; river crossings; quarrying; water century stone house built by ‘Boss’ Aberdeen, The Briars to Mt Martha village. Starting at supply and sewerage; maritime, recreational the Mopoke Water Wheel and various other The Information Centre on The Briars Nepean and industrial usage. At some sites passengers Yapeen sites. Afternoon tea will be provided. Highway, Mt Martha, partake in the easy walk can alight from the bus and take a short walk CONTACT Brian Tresidder 03 5472 1108 or 0429 of 50 minutes each way. Refreshments will be for closer viewing. Commentary provided and 450 055. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by Sunday 27 available at the village. No charge applies. tour takes approximately two hours. February. CONTACT Elizabeth 03 9580 9617 for further CONTACT: Jenny Yeats 5255 2097 or 0418 348 information. No bookings required. 164. Bookings required by: Wednesday 13 April. Morning Tea in the former Castlemain Courthouse as part of the 2011 Heritage Festival WHEN: saturday 30 April 2011 TIME: Morning Tea times provided on booking COST: Admission to Courthouse free, Morning Tea $6

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Macedon Ranges Branch Built On Gold ABC Southbank Centre WHEN: Wednesday 16 February 2011 Building Tours Picnic and Tour of Kyneton Botanic TIME: 2pm – 3:30pm WHEN: Thursday 24 March 2011 Gardens and nearby Heritage Home COST: Adult $15, Child $7.50, Member Adult TIME: Tour 1: 9:15am – 11am or Tour 2: $10, Member Child $7.00 10:45am – 12pm WHEN: sunday 27 March 2011 Visit the Old Treasury Building in Spring COST: Adult $15, Child $5, Member Adult $10, TIME: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Member Child $5 COST: Adult $15, Member Adult $10 Street, Melbourne which is considered one of the finest 19th century buildings in Australia. Venture behind the scenes on a one hour Bring your own picnic lunch and take part in Discover stories, documents and artefacts from guided tour of the ABC centre in a unique a guided tour around the beautiful Kyneton the State’s archives including information on opportunity to see how it all goes to air. Places Botanic Gardens at Mollison Street Kyneton the West Gate Bridge collapse 40 years on. are limited and early booking is advised. as well as a nearby heritage home followed by afternoon tea. CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Send booking form, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Send booking form, CONTACT Phyllis 0417 059 476 for bookings cheque or credit card details and stamped, cheque or credit card details and stamped, and further information. self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, 21 21 Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140 before 9th Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140 before 17th February 2011. February 2011. North East Women’s Auxiliary Blue Lotus Watergarden A Day on French Island WHEN: Sunday 27 February 2011 WHEN: saturday 2 April 2011 February Meeting and Luncheon TIME: 11:15am TIME: 10am – 4:30pm WHEN: Monday 14 February 2011 COST: Adult $33, Child $28, Member Adult COST: Adult $71.00, Concession $66.00, Child TIME: 10am – early afternoon $28, Member Child $28 $ 55.00, Member Adult $66, Member COST: Adult $30 This unique 14-acre display water garden Child $55 Partake in Morning Tea followed by short meeting of lotus and waterlilies, just past the Yarra Self drive or take the train to Stony Point to at 10.30am which is then followed by a delicious Junction Township is a place where Monet board the Ferry for French Island. There enjoy a 2-course luncheon and tour of the winery at would love to paint and is best visited at conducted tour of the Island to view koalas in ‘Tuileries’ Restaurant and Accommodation, 13-35 this time of year. A tour and talk has been the wild, local birds, organic farm practices and Drummond St, Rutherglen. arranged to fully appreciate this magic place. learn about the unique history of the island. A Wheelchair friendly with a large car park, this CONTACT Charney Hunt 03 5744 1671. buffet luncheon of local organic produce will be BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by Friday 4 February. self drive event makes it an ideal place for served in the historic McLeod Prison. everyone to enjoy. A light luncheon is also CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. included in the cost. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Send booking form, CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. cheque or credit card details and stamped, Activities Committee BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Send booking form, self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, cheque or credit card details and stamped, 21 Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140. A Visit to the Melbourne self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, Costume Museum 21 Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140 before The Best of the Mornington 17 February 2011. WHEN: Tuesday 8 February 2011 Peninsula TIME: 10:45 – 12pm WHEN: saturday 16 April 2011 COST: Adult $15, Child $5, Member Adult $10, Barwon Park and The Heights Tour TIME: 11:30am – 3pm Member Child $5 WHEN: sunday 6 March 2011 COST: Adult $40, Child $30, Member Adult Meet at the museum for an indepth history TIME: 10am – 4:30pm $35, Member Child $30 of the collection by owners Bryan and Loel COST: Adult $57, Child $47, Member Adult $52, This is a self drive event. Visit ‘Briarswood’ Thomson. Tour this fascinating collection of Member Child $47 Cottage, a tudor style B & B for a tour and then Australian costumes dating from 1788. Join us Travel by train or self drive to Geelong Railway the ‘Heronswood’ Estate and garden located in for lunch at the Old England Hotel where the Station, to board a coach to travel around Dromana for a conducted garden tour followed food is great. Lunch is at own expense, there Geelong before arriving at magnificent Trust by a scrumptious lunch. ‘Heronswood’ is home are stairs, but very easy ones. property, Barwon Park at Winchelsea. After to the ‘Diggers Club’ where there will be an CONTACT Margaret Walker 03 9836 2783. the tour and a scrumptious lunch ttravel to opportunity to buy heritage seeds. Maps with BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Send booking form, another Trust property, The Heights and tour application. Dietary requests with booking. cheque or credit card details with stamped the property and extensive old world garden. CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. self addressed envelope to Margaret Walker, Afternoon tea will be served before returning to BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Send booking form, 1/8 Winmalee Road, Balwyn, 3103 before 25 Geelong Railway Station. Cost includes coach, cheque or credit card details and stamped, January 2011. morning and afternoon tea, lunch and tours. self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, CONTACT Lesley Barnes 03 9735 5772. 21 Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140 before BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Send booking form, 8th April 2011 cheque or credit card details and stamped, self addressed envelope to Lesley Barnes, 21 Winnetka Drive, Lilydale, 3140 before 19 February 2011.

18 VICTORIAN NEWS The original store was a small business which began in the gold rush era when many traders used horses and carts to carry goods Heritage to residents. Later shops were established, Review: not necessarily on a corner, but usually with The Ballarat Branch of the Accommodation Trust, The Corner Shops of a residence attached. These were frequently operated by a family. In more recent years program Ballarat: A History and Directory we have seen the decline of corner shops through the introduction of supermarkets, New B&Bs to sample Cost of the while we have lost personal contact with many storekeepers. book is $15, or Notable examples of these shops include $20 including the current post office at 628 Drummond postage and Street South, which was a grocery store for many decades; the clothing business at 301 handling. Eyre Street, which was formerly the Beaufort Published Hotel in the 1860s-70s and a grocery store Lochinver Farm Homestead, located for around a century after that; and the at Carisbrook, Victoria, is a fine 1860s 2009, book is antique shop at 211 Lydiard Street North, Scottish inspired bluestone colonial five also available whose previous use included bootmaking bedroom residence featuring original furniture with modern comforts. from the Ballarat Branch, contact and repairing businesses for many years. Another property to visit is a three We are confident that this enterprising bedroom Blue Wren Cottage, and the Secretary Marion Blythman booklet, producing by the hard working Creek Cottage, one studio bedroom. on 5333 5163. members of the Ballarat Branch, will bring Surrounded by 1000 acres of traditional back happy memories of the corner shop. Many of us fondly remember our favourite farming property, it is a perfect base We hope that the publication will inspire for families and groups, or a couple’s corner shops. This useful publication has residents and lovers of history in other getaway in the Goldfields. identified Ballarat’s numerous existing corner localities to emulate their efforts. shops such as those operated by grocers, butchers, bakers, barbers and dressmakers By Celestina Sagazio, and has charted their changing use over time. Senior Historian at the Trust. Renewal incentive price draw result The winner of the prize for a night at B&B at Silver Birch, Ballarat, is Mrs Margaret Gunn of North Melbourne. King Island getaway Congratulations! Courtesy of O’Shannessy Tours, a discounted, four-day tour is offered to Trust members only. Appreciate the stunning scenery and enjoy the wildlife, spectacular sunsets and the delectable cheeses when Directory you visit King Island from 9-12 March 2011. All meals are provided, inclusive of airfares The trip covers all of the major tourist ChINA ROSE ANTIQuES and accommodation. attractions on the island including the See our large range of cheese factory, wild life reserves, a calcified Please visit our website for more forest, Currie Lighthouse, Sea Elephant Bay, information on membership at the Trust. Australian and imported antiques at fishing villages, the kelp factory and Yellow For further information contact Rosemary www.chinaroseantiques.com.au Rock Beach and its shipwrecks. Henderson on 9656 9830.

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