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Up-coming heritage-related events, conferences, workshops and seminars around the State.
Beyond Architecture
Four years in the making, this exhibition presents new and exciting
perspectives on the work of two remarkable architects, Marion Mahony and
Walter Burley Griffin.
Venue:
Powerhouse Museum
Harris Street, Ultimo
Date:
22 July - 2 May 1999
Enquiries:
Powerhouse Museum
Tel: (02) 9217 0111
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Wanderlust: Journeys through the Macleay Museum
Wanderlust has mixed motives and emotions: earnest inquiry into types of
knowledge, scholarly revision of Australian imperialism; curiosity at our
voyeurism, sensationalism, fear and disgust; and acknowledgment of
indigenous peoples and places, of our differences, and entanglement in our
past, present and future.
Venue:
Museum of Sydney on the site of first Government House
Cnr Phillip & Bridge Streets, Sydney
Date:
8 August - 8 November 1998
Enquiries:
Historic Houses Trust
Tel: (02) 9251 5988
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In their Own Image:
Greek-Australians
The exhibition draws on the growing archive of material that illustrates
the arrival, development and success of Greek culture.
Venue:
The Galleries
State Library of NSW
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Date:
12 September 1998 - 10 January 1999
Enquiries:
State Library of NSW
Tel: (02) 9273 1414
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1998 Local History Conference
Our knowledge of heritage is changing as the community's knowledge of its
past increases. Changes in values, attitudes and procedures mean local
historians need to upgrade their skills. Conference topics will include
convict heritage, maritime archaeology, movable heritage and community
involvement, with particular emphasis on the ways historians can contribute
to the new State Heritage Inventory.
Venue:
Westport Bowling Club
Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Date:
24-25 October 1998
Enquiries:
Mari Metzke
Royal Australian Historical Society
Tel: (02) 9247 8001
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SYDNEY OPEN: Sydney Access, Sydney Revealed!
Sydney Open returns by popular demand. It provides the opportunity to
explore 50 of Sydney's most renowned, exciting and never before seen
architectural sites. From basement tunnels to skyline towers, private
apartments to historic spaces.
Date:
1 November 1998
10 am - 5 pm
ENQUIRIES/ADMISSION:
Historic Houses Trust
$20/$15, family $40, bookings essential
Tel: (02) 9692 8366
Fax: (02) 9552 4902
E-mail: sydneyopen@mos.nsw.gov.au
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Bush Lives: Bush Futures
Our rural heritage is suffering the effects of El Nino, years of drought,
feral plagues, encroaching noxious weeds, falling wool prices, and
salination. Climate change, Native Title debates and the globalisation of
the agricultural economy are just a few of the issues challenging families
in the bush.
Venue:
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Date:
11 July - 6 December 1998
Enquiries:
Historic Houses Trust
Tel: (02) 9223 8922
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Bush Lives: Bush Futures
Revaluing the Bush: Keynote Address - Max Bourke
A former jackeroo, founding Director of the Australian Heritage Commission,
CEO of the Australia Council and currently director of two innovative
agribusinesses: Rural Funds Management Ltd and CO2 Forest Sinks.
Venue:
AGL Theatre
Museum of Sydney on the site of first government house
Date:
Friday, 6 November 1998
5.30 pm
Admission::
$10/$8, bookings essential
Tel: (02) 9251 5988
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Bush Lives: Bush Futures
Forum: Bush Futures?
Discusses initiatives and ideas about actively conserving rural buildings,
places, technology and landscapes. Participants will include rural heritage
property owners and managers, traditional owners, tourism operators,
regional museums and heritage groups, Landcare members, corporation and
government officers dealing with rural issues.
Venue:
AGL Theatre
Museum of Sydney
Date:
Saturday, 7 November 1998
9 am to 5 pm
Admission::
$45/$40, bookings essential
Tel: (02) 9251 5988
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Looking after Cemeteries
A two day workshop organized by the National Trust for council officers,
cemetery managers, monumental masons, heritage advisors, cemetery friends
groups and historical societies, it will provide a vital opportunity for
exchange of information about current best practice in cemetery
conservation.
Venue:
Nepean Room, Penrith Civic Centre
Date:
6-7 November 1998
ENQUIRIES/ADMISSION:
$90 ($70 for community group representatives)
Lisa Murray, National Trust
Tel: (02) 9258 0123
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Distant Images: Present Contrast
Lecture and display of photographic history of Parramatta.
Venue:
Elizabeth Farm
70 Alice Street, Rosehill
Date:
Friday, 16 October 1998
Admission:
$20/$25, bookings essential
Historic Houses Trust
Tel: (02) 9692 8366
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Guided Walk Through Elizabeth Macarthur's Parramatta (1793-1849)
Venue:
Elizabeth Farm
70 Alice Street, Rosehill
Date:
First Sunday of each month
Enquiries:
Historic Houses Trust
Tel: (02) 9635 9488
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