HERITAGE TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL January 2008

Photographer: Renee Hodskiss Details, taken from house at Carrick Burnside granary permanently listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register There is some speculation that the granary The notable landmark of the Burnside granary at building was used as a flour mill, but no evidence Dilston, north of Launceston, has been permanently has been found to substantiate the claim. added to the Tasmanian Heritage Register by the However, there is evidence of a diversion channel Tasmanian Heritage Council. from a nearby creek and a report of the existence of a water wheel structure which suggests a mill The granary was built by a William Bransgrove in the might once have been present on the property. early 19 th century, but there is conjecture around the original purpose of the building. Launceston’s Regardless of its original purpose, the granary is Examiner newspaper reported on 25 August 1909 a large, solid and utilitarian structure which shows that ‘a Mr Bransgrove erected the [Burnside] building early 19 th century settlement and pastoral for a distillery, but could not obtain a licence’. In 1938 development in the Tamar Valley. It also the same newspaper mentioned that Bransgrove demonstrates the early construction methods for proposed growing cereals on a big scale, so he built large rural buildings in the area. The materials a huge granary 90 feet by 30 feet and three storeys were sourced locally with the bricks coming from high. Launceston and the timber pit-sawn on site. The cost must have extended the Bransgrove budget because after completing the structure Mr Bransgrove was unable to finance cutting timber for a homestead. His solution was to remove most of the bearers and flooring from the top floor and use this to construct a house.

Burnside also forms part of one of the most extraordinary pastoral empires in Tasmania as it was owned, at one time, by the Archer family of the Woolmers and .

Burnside has now been protected for current and future generations to enjoy by being listed on the Burnside granary, Dilston Tasmanian Heritage Register.

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Minister tours heritage sites in Northern significant tourism destination that promotes Tasmania Tasmania's maritime heritage, while also being a viable tourism business generating local January 2008 provided an ideal opportunity for the employment. Minister Paula Wriedt to join the Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council, Michael Lynch, on a tour of some of Northern Tasmania's leading heritage places. Organised by the Director of Heritage Tasmania, Pete Smith, in conjunction with the Parks and Wildlife Service, the group visited a very diverse range of sites, meeting with owners, operators, volunteers and local government representatives.

Ms Wriedt said she valued the opportunity to visit these sites. "It is really important for me to spend as much time as I can visiting such sites and meeting with the owners, operators and volunteers that make them tick. It gives me a better understanding of our amazing State and adds to my appreciation of the interests and achievements of locals,” Ms Wriedt A new interpretation panel for York Town, from L to R Jannie Turner said. (West Tamar Council), John Dent and Richard Hooper (West Tamar Historical Society)

Pete Smith said he appreciated the Minister taking time to visit these sites. "Visits such as these are really important and it was great to give the Minister the opportunity to visit a range of important Northern heritage sites and as a group to see and note our appreciation for the long hours and commitment that goes into conserving and presenting our heritage sites well," Mr Smith said.

Interpretation and heritage upgrade for T Richmond Gaol The Conservatory, Entally Estate , Hadspen L to R Michael Lynch The unique heritage values of the old Richmond (Heritage Council), Darryl Cullen (Entally Estate General Manager), Bev Gaol have been preserved and protected by a Roberts (House Manager) and Minister Wriedt. major conservation project. Sites visited during this tour included Brickendon Farm Village at Longford, the innovative Gas Works Richmond is the oldest, still intact, gaol in redevelopment in Launceston, the upgraded Entally , predating the penal colony at Port Estate at Hadspen, York Town on the West Tamar Arthur by five years. It was built in 1825 and it has with its new interpretation panels and infrastructure, had few modifications since the day it closed as a the unique Pilot Station at stunning Low Head and convict gaol complex in 1898. The site provides a the grand mansion of Clarendon House at Nile fascinating and accurate snapshot of the convict operated by the National Trust. system devised by Governor Arthur after his arrival in the colony in 1824. The visit to Low Head Pilot Station was particularly fruitful with the Minister meeting with community The interpretation upgrade has involved the groups and commercial operators to discuss the production of more than 150 new signs, from future of the site. The Minister said she is confident artefact labels to room signs to large interpretive that the historic site will continue to develop as a panels that help to tell the story of the many and varied people associated with the site. It also 2 Heritage Bulletin January 2008 HERITAGE NEWS includes new handcrafted steel exhibition cabinets to The exhibition features the first bark canoe built showcase items. A restoration of the courtyard from by the Tasmanian Aboriginal community in more cottage garden to its original use as a yard than 170 years, as well as a range of displays has also been undertaken. supporting the themes of traditional life, invasion, development of community and the fight for This was accomplished with the help of a number of recognition and contemporary cultural activities archaeologists and an enthusiastic Greencorp team, including shell necklace making. and the project unearthed a number of interesting artefacts that have now been incorporated into the Mr Brown said Ningenneh Tunapry invites visitors displays. to ‘tybunne tagara warrander-mobberly’ (come walk with us). Ninegenneh Tunapry is now open Walking tour book celebrates Launceston’s at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in history Hobart.

Colonial enterprise, convict labour, Victorian Hobart’s Heritage Heart: grandeur and the spirit of enterprise are all covered Podwalk in a new walking guidebook which celebrates the Take an historic meander through time and place, history of Launceston. Written by well-known and explore the diversity of Sullivans Cove’s Tasmanians Mike Tatlow and Charles Wooley, ‘A heritage with a podwalk developed by Heritage Walk in Old Launceston’ is a sister-book to the Tasmania. successful ‘A Walk in Old Hobart’ launched earlier this year. From the establishment of European settlement on Hunter Island in 1804, to whaling port, Launceston is famous for its historic heritage and a industrial port to the home of the Hobart’s cultural stroll through the streets provides tangible evidence and civic space, Sullivans Cove has changed of the city’s past. A Walk in Old Launceston contains significantly through time. This podwalk will 80 old and new photographs of the city, its streets enlighten you about many facinating aspects of and landmarks – from intact historic cityscapes to the Cove's history. homes in Georgian, Victorian, Federation and Edwardian styles. The podwalk can be found at www.heritage.tas.gov.au Ningenneh Tunapry gallery now open at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES A new exhibition space for the Tasmanian Aboriginal 9th Australasian Urban History Planning community presents visitors with a rich, enlightening History Conference and inspiring experience. The Ningenneh Tunapry gallery explores the journey of Tasmanian Aboriginal Sea Change? Historical perspectives on new and renewed urban landscapes people and is a celebration of all Tasmanian Aboriginal generations – past, present and future. 5-7 February 2008, Events Centre Caloundra, Qld

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Curator of Sea Change, the demographic shift from Indigenous Cultures, Tony Brown, said Ningenneh metropolitan to coastal towns, and an associated Tunapry means to give knowledge and Tree Change to rural Australia, are profoundly understanding. “It is important to share our history altering the 21st century urban pattern. Yet whilst and culture and the main focus of the new gallery is the immediate significance of this shift is widely the Tasmanian Aboriginal community today – debated, there has been little attempt to consider highlighting what has been achieved throughout the ‘Sea Change Australia’ within an historical years, Mr Brown said. context.

This conference will address the long-term processes within which the transitions of the first decade of the 21st century can be best

3 Heritage Bulletin January 2008 HERITAGE NEWS comprehended. Conference sessions concentrate on This play has been written and performed in developments in 20th century Australia and on England and is based on the real life events of comparative examples drawn from the Pacific, Asia 1826, when three Lancashire hand weavers are and elsewhere. For further information go to convicted of breaking the new mechanical looms. www.usc.edu.au/University/MediaPublications . This threatens their livelihoods and they find themselves in Lancaster Gaol awaiting Communities and Memories – a global transportation to Australia. perspective For further information about the The third UNESCO International Memory of the World Research Group go to the following link Conference www.femalefactory.com.au 19-22 February 2008, National Library of Australia, Canberra Tasmanian Heritage Festival – Tasmania’s There will be an impressive line-up of national and Magical Landscapes international speakers at UNESCO's Communities and Memories Conference in Canberra early next April 2008, Various locations, Tasmania year (2008). The National Trust’s Tasmanian Heritage Festival For further information including the full program, sponsored by Heritage Tasmania is scheduled for optional workshops and tours, please visit the April 2008. Events and activities, both linked to conference website at http://www.amw.org.au/ the theme or other subjects, are welcome additions to the program. DIARY NOTES Escape! Fremantle to Freedom Individuals and organisations interested in participating in the festival should contact Jennie Chapman from the National Trust of Australia 15 December 2007 to 24 February 2008, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart (Tasmania) on 6344 6233.

This exhibition, developed by in Western Australia, tells the extraordinary tale of If you would like to contribute information, advertise an transportation of Irish Fenian convicts to Western upcoming event, subscribe to receive this bulletin via Australia in 1868 and their daring escape to the email, or cancel your subscription, please contact th United States of America in the late 19 century Robyn Shaw (Communications Coordinator) on aboard the US whaler the Catalpa in 1876. The 6233 2067 or email [email protected] exhibition material includes artefacts, artworks, film, books, letters, diaries, photographs and uniforms from Ireland, Australia and the USA. For further information, visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens website at http://www.rtbg.tas.gov.au/

Cascade Female Factory Research Group meetings

Second Tuesday of every month, 12.30 to 2pm, Matrons Cottage, Female Factory Historic Site, 8 Degraves St, South Hobart

The Female Factory Historic Site Research Group hold meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, and all are welcome to attend. The February meeting promises to be a lot of fun with a reading of the play Unruly Women by Sue McCormick.

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