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Pfro ile: For the love of Art Kenneth Reed

One of Eryldene’s most generous supporters, philan- ning a 42 year career in commercial and property law. After thropist Kenneth Reed, who recently became the Founda- leaving his first employer he was later asked to return to tion Donor to the Centenary Appeal grew up in Killara. As become its Senior Partner. a schoolboy he knew of Professor Waterhouse, his notable As his career progressed Kenneth spent time in London house and famed garden at Eryldene in the next suburb. where friends introduced him to art especially old masters. He occasionally walked past and admired the house during He frequented galleries, art fairs and auctions, deepening his Eryldene Historic House and Garden his years as a school boy attending Knox Grammar School. knowledge and beginning an art collection at a time when old Kenneth was to meet the Professor later in life at a meet- master paintings were reasonably affordable. He also devel- REVIEWMay 2014 ing of the Camellia Research Society when his interest in oped an interest in porcelain, collecting quality pieces which camellias had developed. formed the foundation of a museum standard collection. Leaving school Kenneth studied arts and law at Sydney From the 1980s he travelled to England two to three times S ydney ‘Jewel’ University and on graduating he joined a city firm begin- each year continuing to collect. Now, he says, it is time to re- celebrates 100 years verse the collecting process and ‘de acquisition’. This entails making gifts to public art galleries so his collection can be New South Wales Governor Her Excellency Professor enjoyed by the community. Gifts have included works to the The Honourable Marie Bashir said Eryldene is a ‘jewel of National Gallery of Victoria and an extraordinary gift of paint- Sydney and Australia’ when she attended the launch of the ings, porcelain and 17c Italian majolica estimated to be worth Eryldene Foundation’s Centenary Fund Raising Appeal last some $13 million to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Syd- month. The event was held on the eve of the centenary of ney University, Opera Australia and the Australian Ballet have Gowrie and Janet Waterhouse moving into the house on 12 also benefitted from his generous support. April 1914 to begin an occupation that would last until the T he Governor Her Excellency Marie Bashir met at Eryldene’s front gate by In 2013 he was made a member of the Order of Australia Professor’s death in 1977. Trust Board member Marie Waterhouse ‘for significant services to the performing and visual arts as One hundred years later the Foundation is seeking a supporter and philanthropist.’ to raise funds so that Eryldene’s increasing maintenance ture. He said how proud he is to represent a community He says his interest in art has been a wonderful pas- needs can be met and the house and garden can survive that, through its volunteer efforts, had kept Eryldene alive time, one from which the community will now benefit. Of as the great community asset it is. The Governor spoke of and accessible for the last thirty five years. Eryldene, to which he has been a generous benefactor over two great minds in Professor Waterhouse and visionary ar- Howard Tanner AM, Professorial Fellow in Architecture many years including his recent gift of $50,000 to the Cen- chitect William Hardy Wilson coming together to create a at the University of Canberra spoke of the qualities that tenary Appeal, he says ‘its architecture is unique, a classic house and garden unique to its time. She said an important make Eryldene and its camellia garden such a special of the period and it should be preserved’ He believes ‘it legacy has been left to Sydney and the nation as a result. place and urged support to secure its future. should be a major attraction on the North Shore and de- Local member Jonathon O’Dea launched the appeal Many members of the Waterhouse family attended to- serves to be maintained and given support.’ which is aimed at establishing a $2 million capital fund, the gether with Foundation members and Eryldene support- The Eryldene Trust is very grateful to Ken Reed for his interest from which would support the property into the fu- ers from the wider community including Ku-ring-gai Mayor generosity over so many years and for his advocacy on be- Jennifer Anderson, former Director of Historic Houses Trust half of Eryldene. Peter Watts, heritage architect Clive Lucas and Director of the Department of Environment and Heritage Avery Tracey. The event harked back to the Waterhouse years when the The Eryldene Trust house was a small but highly influential meeting place welcom- Board Members ing guests from the worlds of art, architecture, literature, music Karen Pedersen Chair Judy Butlin Minute Secretary David Tunny Jennifer Anderson Representative Judith Blayden Vice President Julie Hood President Friends of Eryldene Marie Waterhouse of Ku-ring-gai Council and diplomacy. It also hosted Vice Regal visitors, a recognition Alfred Li Secretary and Treasurer Andrew Mitchell Peter Levick and Juliet Muras Suzanne Bravery Manager of the central role the Professor and Janet Waterhouse played Julian Bickersteth Rachel O’Conor Representatives of the David Tunny Review Editor and Rosemary Potts Camellia Society photography in the cultural life of Sydney during the 20th century. More news and pictures of the appeal launch are on page 3 INSIDE Late Summer Jazz Swings Sa luting our Donors page 2

The Moods entertain a large crowd on Eryldene’s tennis Launching the Appeal page 3 lawn at the annual Twilight Jazz in March. This year Eryldene Historic House and Garden saw one of the largest attendances ever for this now Why Eryldene is 17 McIntosh Street Gordon NSW 2072 Important page 3 Tel (02) 9498 2271 email [email protected] www.eryldene.org.au favourite community event. It was a perfect evening The Eryldene Trust is a registered charity set up to conserve and maintain Eryldene Historic House to relax with friends, enjoy a glass and appreciate the Profile Kenneth Reed page 4 4 and Garden. All proceeds from events, memberships and donations are used for this purpose. quiet beauty of Eryldene’s acclaimed garden. Sp u p o r t Thank You to our Donors C o m e s Eryldene wishes to acknowledge all those generous donors who have provided support over the past year. Without their gifts and in the absence of on- together going government funding Eryldene would be unable to conserve and maintain the house and garden to the standard it does. for New Camellia Eryldene Excelsis ($3,000 and over) Anne Galbraith Cet n enary Appeal Fence Penny and Michael Holden Peter and Margaret Levick Fund Launch Marie Waterhouse Gifts from two of Eryldene’s long standing supporting Members and supporters of the Eryldene Foundation Camellia Gold ($1,000 - $2,999) organisations plus help from many individuals has made Judith and Dr Ian Blayden welcomed New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir possible the replacement of the badly damaged front fence. Louise Cox at the Centenary Fund launch last month. The even- The Copland Foundation which has provided support Dr Allan Matthews ing saw Eryldene’s many supporters gather to celebrate to Eryldene over many years has made a grant to cover the Helen Mollison and Betty Oglethorpe the great legacy left to Sydney by Professor and Janet Wa- cost of cutting pickets to the design of the originals and to Caroline and Tony Oesterheld terhouse one hundred years on since they moved into the Virginia Robison their priming and painting. house in 1914. The launch of the Foundation’s Centenary Camellia Silver ($500-$999) Ku-ring-gai Council, which has also supported Eryldene Appeal by local member Jonathon O”Dea and remarks by Jill Waterhouse since the inception of the Trust, will generously supply Ruth Waterhouse Howard Tanner AM former National President of the Austral- tradesmen to rebuild the fence and also lower the footpath Barbara Waterhouse ian Institute of Architects focused on the need for the com- so as to avoid rot at the bottom of the new fence. Those making gifts to the Centenary Appeal Fund munity to support the values expressed in the architecture Eryldene’s members and supporters also generously will be gratefully acknowledged at the conclusion of and the beauty of the gardens of Eryldene. contributed funds to support this project which is expected the appeal and on an Honour Board to be displayed in the house. Clockwise from top left: The Governor to begin shortly under the supervision of the Trust’s honor- Marie Bashir addresses guests; Trust ary architect Robert Moore. Chair Karen Pedersen (l) Jonathon O’Dea MP and Trust Board Member The Eryldene Trust is very grateful to the Copland Foun- Judy Butlin; Howard Tanner launches dation which has been extraordinarily generous over the Marjorie Bailey the appeal; Margaret McCreadie grand daughter of William Hardy Wilson signs years in supporting major conservation works on the house. Marjorie Bailey, one of Eryldene’s long serving the visitors book; Paul Fletcher MP volunteers, who worked for many years in the giftshop (l), Clive Lucas and Foundation Chair Ku-ring-gai Council has also provided assistance to Eryldene David Fairlie was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) over many years and we appreciate the Council’s willingness for service to the community through her contributions to make staff available for the exacting work needed to re- to music organisations. Our congratulations to her. place this important part of the property’s heritage. Broa d Changes Why Eryldene Must Survive Tr ust Appoints Marie Waterhouse has joined the Board of the Eryldene At the recent Eryldene Foundation Appeal launch For this to occur we must continually gain the support New Manager Trust. Marie has had a long involvement with Eryldene architect Howard Tanner AM spoke passionately about and financial contributions of people with resources and through her late husband and Board member Ian Water- the need to secure the future of Eryldene. He recalled his influence. I believe it is our duty to support the institutions we Suzanne Bravery has joined Eryldene as manager, first visit to the house in 1968 when he sat on the verandah value and cherish and I ask you all tonight to pledge whatever replacing Anne Davey who leaves after five and a half house. Over many years Marie has assisted at events, taking tea with Professor Waterhouse and discovered the years in the role. provided support to the Board and to Ian during his many you can to the appeal. Without such support Eryldene is enchantment of the gardens. undoubtedly at risk. Suzanne comes to the Trust with wide experience in mu- years as Chair and Deputy Chair. The Board greatly values seums and cultural heritage. Her most recent role was “When you look around at typical Sydney houses of Marie’s willingness to commit to becoming a Board mem- manager of the Grainger Museum, University of Melbourne. 1914 you realise how refined and special Eryldene was and Previously she was curator/manager with the then Historic ber not least for the direct link it provides to Professor and is. It is wonderful that the Waterhouse family and individuals How You Can Help Houses Trust, responsible for the heritage management of Janet Waterhouse, Ian’s parents. like Caroline Simpson enabled this unique place to be many of the Trust’s properties including Vaucluse House, Rachel O’Conor has joined the Trust Board. She was preserved. Everyone present tonight understands the You will soon be hearing from us on how you can support the Eryldene Foundation’s Centenary Appeal. Elizabeth Farm and Elizabeth Bay House. Suzanne is a her- previously a representative of the Camellia Research Soci- importance of Eryldene and the need for it to remain a Eryldene’s long term future is dependent on having an itage consultant and sits on the Council of Museums Aus- landmark of taste and culture for Sydney. ety. Juliet Muras has joined the Trust Board as representa- adequate capital fund to meet the ever growing mainte- tralia. She is a member of the Australian Garden History So- Important heritage properties of the world, like Frank ciety and the International Council of Monuments and Sites. tive of the Camellia Research Society nance needs of a one hundred year old house with its Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water, are properly endowed, enabling The Board of the Trust welcomes Suzanne who looks for- Michael Waterhouse has joined the Board of the many garden structures and its extensive garden. comprehensive maintenance, public programmes and a We hope you will be willing to play a part in the preserva- ward to working with our dedicated volunteers to further Eryldene Foundation. Michael, an economist and historian, develop Eryldene’s recognition. Anne Davey who brought clear destiny. Eryldene is a remarkable independent entity tion of this very special place so that future generations brings strategic skills to the Board which welcomes his in- great professionalism to the role was recognised and prudently managed on a modest budget but with no on-going may enjoy the beauty created by Professor Waterhouse thanked for her committed work by the Trust Board volvement. He is the grandson of Professor Waterhouse’s government funding. Thus a capital fund of at least $2 million and William Hardy Wilson. 2 younger brother Leslie. is essential, indeed critical, for Eryldene to secure its future. 3 Sp u p o r t Thank You to our Donors C o m e s Eryldene wishes to acknowledge all those generous donors who have provided support over the past year. Without their gifts and in the absence of on- together going government funding Eryldene would be unable to conserve and maintain the house and garden to the standard it does. for New Camellia Eryldene Excelsis ($3,000 and over) Anne Galbraith Cet n enary Appeal Fence Penny and Michael Holden Peter and Margaret Levick Fund Launch Marie Waterhouse Gifts from two of Eryldene’s long standing supporting Members and supporters of the Eryldene Foundation Camellia Gold ($1,000 - $2,999) organisations plus help from many individuals has made Judith and Dr Ian Blayden welcomed New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir possible the replacement of the badly damaged front fence. Louise Cox at the Centenary Fund launch last month. The even- The Copland Foundation which has provided support Dr Allan Matthews ing saw Eryldene’s many supporters gather to celebrate to Eryldene over many years has made a grant to cover the Helen Mollison and Betty Oglethorpe the great legacy left to Sydney by Professor and Janet Wa- cost of cutting pickets to the design of the originals and to Caroline and Tony Oesterheld terhouse one hundred years on since they moved into the Virginia Robison their priming and painting. house in 1914. The launch of the Foundation’s Centenary Camellia Silver ($500-$999) Ku-ring-gai Council, which has also supported Eryldene Appeal by local member Jonathon O”Dea and remarks by Jill Waterhouse since the inception of the Trust, will generously supply Ruth Waterhouse Howard Tanner AM former National President of the Austral- tradesmen to rebuild the fence and also lower the footpath Barbara Waterhouse ian Institute of Architects focused on the need for the com- so as to avoid rot at the bottom of the new fence. Those making gifts to the Centenary Appeal Fund munity to support the values expressed in the architecture Eryldene’s members and supporters also generously will be gratefully acknowledged at the conclusion of and the beauty of the gardens of Eryldene. contributed funds to support this project which is expected the appeal and on an Honour Board to be displayed in the house. Clockwise from top left: The Governor to begin shortly under the supervision of the Trust’s honor- Marie Bashir addresses guests; Trust ary architect Robert Moore. Chair Karen Pedersen (l) Jonathon O’Dea MP and Trust Board Member The Eryldene Trust is very grateful to the Copland Foun- Judy Butlin; Howard Tanner launches dation which has been extraordinarily generous over the Marjorie Bailey the appeal; Margaret McCreadie grand daughter of William Hardy Wilson signs years in supporting major conservation works on the house. Marjorie Bailey, one of Eryldene’s long serving the visitors book; Paul Fletcher MP volunteers, who worked for many years in the giftshop (l), Clive Lucas and Foundation Chair Ku-ring-gai Council has also provided assistance to Eryldene David Fairlie was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) over many years and we appreciate the Council’s willingness for service to the community through her contributions to make staff available for the exacting work needed to re- to music organisations. Our congratulations to her. place this important part of the property’s heritage. Broa d Changes Why Eryldene Must Survive Tr ust Appoints Marie Waterhouse has joined the Board of the Eryldene At the recent Eryldene Foundation Appeal launch For this to occur we must continually gain the support New Manager Trust. Marie has had a long involvement with Eryldene architect Howard Tanner AM spoke passionately about and financial contributions of people with resources and through her late husband and Board member Ian Water- the need to secure the future of Eryldene. He recalled his influence. I believe it is our duty to support the institutions we Suzanne Bravery has joined Eryldene as manager, first visit to the house in 1968 when he sat on the verandah value and cherish and I ask you all tonight to pledge whatever replacing Anne Davey who leaves after five and a half house. Over many years Marie has assisted at events, taking tea with Professor Waterhouse and discovered the years in the role. provided support to the Board and to Ian during his many you can to the appeal. Without such support Eryldene is enchantment of the gardens. undoubtedly at risk. Suzanne comes to the Trust with wide experience in mu- years as Chair and Deputy Chair. The Board greatly values seums and cultural heritage. Her most recent role was “When you look around at typical Sydney houses of Marie’s willingness to commit to becoming a Board mem- manager of the Grainger Museum, University of Melbourne. 1914 you realise how refined and special Eryldene was and Previously she was curator/manager with the then Historic ber not least for the direct link it provides to Professor and is. It is wonderful that the Waterhouse family and individuals How You Can Help Houses Trust, responsible for the heritage management of Janet Waterhouse, Ian’s parents. like Caroline Simpson enabled this unique place to be many of the Trust’s properties including Vaucluse House, Rachel O’Conor has joined the Trust Board. She was preserved. Everyone present tonight understands the You will soon be hearing from us on how you can support the Eryldene Foundation’s Centenary Appeal. Elizabeth Farm and Elizabeth Bay House. Suzanne is a her- previously a representative of the Camellia Research Soci- importance of Eryldene and the need for it to remain a Eryldene’s long term future is dependent on having an itage consultant and sits on the Council of Museums Aus- landmark of taste and culture for Sydney. ety. Juliet Muras has joined the Trust Board as representa- adequate capital fund to meet the ever growing mainte- tralia. She is a member of the Australian Garden History So- Important heritage properties of the world, like Frank ciety and the International Council of Monuments and Sites. tive of the Camellia Research Society nance needs of a one hundred year old house with its Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water, are properly endowed, enabling The Board of the Trust welcomes Suzanne who looks for- Michael Waterhouse has joined the Board of the many garden structures and its extensive garden. comprehensive maintenance, public programmes and a We hope you will be willing to play a part in the preserva- ward to working with our dedicated volunteers to further Eryldene Foundation. Michael, an economist and historian, develop Eryldene’s recognition. Anne Davey who brought clear destiny. Eryldene is a remarkable independent entity tion of this very special place so that future generations brings strategic skills to the Board which welcomes his in- great professionalism to the role was recognised and prudently managed on a modest budget but with no on-going may enjoy the beauty created by Professor Waterhouse thanked for her committed work by the Trust Board volvement. He is the grandson of Professor Waterhouse’s government funding. Thus a capital fund of at least $2 million and William Hardy Wilson. 2 younger brother Leslie. is essential, indeed critical, for Eryldene to secure its future. 3 Pfro ile: For the love of Art Kenneth Reed