HERITAGE TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL December 2006

HERITAGE NEWS Stained glass window, Bothwell Church

HERITAGE NEWS

Ida Bay Motor Railway takes a new turn Ida Bay’s number 7 rail motor is being restored and The line was due to close in the mid 1970s but a as locomotive enthusiasts know, passion is only one community driven campaign encouraged the State part of the picture. Government to purchase the line as an important Brothers Terry and John Donnelly have purchased cultural heritage and tourism initiative. the number 7 rail motor to share their passion and The Donnelly family was central to the “Don’t scrap seek support for their restoration project. the Ida Bay Railway” campaign. Many members of As Tasmania’s last operating bush tramway and the family had worked on or with the line during its Australia’s most southerly rail, the Ida Bay Railway hauling days. is a site of great historic significance. The tourist Pete Smith (Manager, Heritage Tasmania) and Jody attraction changed hands in 2005 sparking a Steele (Historic Heritage Officer, Parks and Wildlife renewed interest in this fascinating site. Service) met with Terry and John Donnelly to find The line was constructed in the early 1920s to carry out more about their interest in the railway and limestone from the quarries near Lune River to the inspect one of Ida Bay’s old petrol rail motors which Ida Bay wharf. Until post WWII steam locomotives is being restored to its former beauty. used to travel on the narrow (2’0” gauge) line. After With strong passion, a clear vision, vast skills and the war, petrol powered locomotives took over the knowledge of the rail motor, the mechanics of the haul until the mid 1970s when road transport took number 7 rail motor are being progressively restored over. by the brothers. However replacement parts and restoration is an expensive process and they are keen to find other loco enthusiasts that may be able to help. If you would like more information on the Donnelly brothers’ rail motor or can offer them some support contact Terry on 6229 1084 or John on 6229 5282. For further details on the Ida Bay Railway, you can visit: www.idabayrailway.com.au

Mr Terry Donnelly with the loco in the 70s and today where it is housed for restoration. Images courtesy of Mr T Donnelly and PWS. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, ARTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT HERITAGE TASMANIA GPO BOX 1751, TAS 7001 PHONE: 1300 850 332 (local call cost) | FAX: 6233 3186 | EMAIL: [email protected]

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Stone Workshop Success Expressions of interest for new National Heritage property owners turned out in force to Trust Board sought attend a stone conservation workshop held in Expressions of interest for suitably qualified Oatlands in November. persons to form the National Trust of Australia With a decreasing number of tradespeople (Tasmania) Board subject to proclamation of the specialising in conserving heritage buildings, the National Trust Bill 2006 have now closed. workshop provided the perfect opportunity for The six non-executive directors of the Board will owners to learn directly from the trades. direct and administer the future of the Trust in Organised by the Southern Midlands Council and Tasmania and is accountable to the members and Heritage Tasmania, local and interstate volunteers of the Trust. They will be supported the tradespeople completed common repairs on some Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris Tassell. of Oatlands’ public buildings. For further information contact Pete Smith, Owners saw first hand how to repair stone and Manager Heritage Tasmania, on (03) 6233 2037 or plaster, learnt the tricks of the trade and received email [email protected]. plenty of advice on using traditional and new products. Duyfken arrives in Tasmania The one day, free workshop built on the success of a similar workshop held in 2005 and this year’s As part of the Australia on the Map:1606-2006 attendees were equally impressed with the project, the Duyfken, a replica of the ship originally program. commissioned by the Dutch East India Company, sailed into Hobart this month. The anniversary voyage commenced at Fremantle in April 2006, taking in numerous Australian ports including Hobart on its way to Sydney. The Duyfken's 1606 voyage of discovery was the first recorded time when Aboriginal Australians met people from the outside world; it was also the time when part of Australia's coastline was first mapped.

The Duyfken replica ship was crafted in Western Above left: Engilsh Stonemason David Chance uses a poultice Australia over three years. Construction was to reduce damp in a wall. Above right: Rob Whitney demonstrates repointing. undertaken by skilled craftsmen and apprentices based on three original sketches and using traditional construction techniques.

Above left: Westox repair a lath and plaster ceiling. Above right: Barry Cooper from Westox produces a cornice from scratch.

What is the mystery object? The electrical cabling for servants bells. Mark Kirby demonstrates lime slaking – dissolving rock lime to make lime putty for use in mortar, renders and plaster. Heritage Tasmania Email Bulletin: December 2006 2

HERITAGE NEWS On the Register: Chatsworth Grand estates and German spies Germany. In Tasmania Noetling was active in a The story of Chatsworth in brings wide variety of organisations including the Royal together the history of early transportation along the Society of Tasmania where he published articles on , the notion of the “grand estate” and Aboriginal stone implements; as a Trustee of the the intrigue of military spies. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery; as a member of the Tasmanian Club and the Field Naturalists Before the construction of reliable roads, New Club; and as a Commissioner of Fisheries. Norfolk's main transport route for passengers and goods was the River Derwent. During the early 1800s, Denis McCarthy operated a ferry service from the location of the present Chatsworth. When he died in 1820 the property was purchased by John Henry Cawthorne who continued the ferry service. This part of the River has been depicted in several early illustrations. Lycett's 1825 print of Turrif Lodge describes 'The ferry house seen on the left of the property of Mr Cawthorn, the chief constable of the district. The ferry there is for the conveyance of Chatsworth today passengers only, the cart and horse ferry being situated a mile and a half higher up the river.' In February 1914, Noetling was appointed Acting German Consul in Tasmania, but the outbreak of By 1861 the main residence had been constructed WWI dramatically altered his life. and described as ‘the designia of a unique Estate on the banks of the Derwent at New Norfolk. A His membership at the Tasmanian Club became snug homestead of seven rooms, spacious store, contentious, with a fellow member writing 'As a orchard in full bearing, and thirty-one acres of land Briton and a Soldier I protest against his being now occupied by the proprietor, Mr. Barton who allowed to frequent the Club'. wishes to meet with a purchaser. As a dairy farm While the club took no action, Noetling was the facilities and advantages are great, or for an arrested on 26 November 1915 and interned the economical family residence. The Hobart Town and following day for transfer to NSW. His record notes New Norfolk steamer passes daily, the premises that he was interned 'for are close to the jetty, and there is a direct making disloyal statements, communication by a good road to Bridgewater' and communicating (Mercury, 4 February 1861). information to Germany by means of correspondence. The correspondence, which was intercepted by the Censor, comprised voluminous letters written in German, many newspaper cuttings with comments thereon, and tables of figures regarding troops, etc., addressed to General Mackelstein, of the Germany [sic] Army.' Noetling was denaturalised in July 1919 and repatriated to Germany. His wife remained in Tasmania. Chatsworth c 1950s

In 1912, Chatsworth was purchased by Dr Friedrich Wilhelm Noetling. Noetling was born in 1857 in

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FUNDING

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Tourism Grant Programs Open Each year the Churchill Trust rewards about one The first of the State Government’s Tourism hundred Australians striving for excellence with the Promotion Plan grant programs has opened, with opportunity to investigate a project overseas. up to $2.075 million available for regional tourism development over two years. $1.4 million will be The aim is to provide Australians an opportunity to allocated this financial year. increase their skills through training and employment overseas. The Minister for Tourism, Arts and the Environment, Paula Wriedt, said the grant program was just one There are no prescribed academic or other of several tourism opportunities to come out of the qualifications for the award. $16 million, seven-program Plan. Merit is the primary test, whether based on past “These grants will give tourism operators and achievements or demonstrated ability for future associations a real opportunity to leverage their achievement. existing budgets by forming partnerships and The value of an applicant’s work to the community aligning to the work of the wider regions,” Ms and the extent to which it will be enhanced by the Wriedt said. applicant’s overseas project are an important The Regional Product and Experience consideration. Development grant program has opened providing Applications are accepted from November to two grant opportunities, including money to assist February each year and close on the last day of regional product and experience development, and February. money for more co-operative marketing opportunities. A Churchill Fellowship offers you: • The prestige of being a Churchill Fellow “This program has been established to allow • The opportunity to enhance further work in a organisations such as Regional Tourism particular field of interest Authorities, Local Councils, industry associations, individual operators and local tourism associations • Overseas travel for approximately 4-8 weeks to apply for funding. • Air travel expense “Grants of between $100,000 and $200,000 will be • A variable allowance for internal travel given for implementing initiatives that directly • A variable allowance to assist with personal enhance regional visitation, and projects that assist maintenance while overseas regional development and strengthen our tourism • Possible assistance with the cost of fees for brand. admission to and tuition at any institution. “The next significant funding opportunity opens on 1 For further information email December 2006, when small and large operators [email protected] or phone (02) 6247 can apply for money to help market products and 8333 experiences.” “It encourages co-operative applications and has two primary aims – supporting projects greater than

$5,000 in value, and opportunities for large operators proposing to align with major campaigns If you would like to contribute information, advertise in the order of $50,000.” an upcoming event, subscribe to receive this bulletin via email, or cancel your subscription please contact Details of the State Government’s $16 million Ester Guerzoni (Communications Coordinator) on Tourism Promotion Plan, and the opportunities it 6233 4152 or email offers, are available online at [email protected] www.tpptasmania.com

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