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Sydney Harbour
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This is the final exhibition in the Sydney series of exhibitions at the
Museum of Sydney. Sydney Harbour, much bruised and quarried, is still an
enchanted place, a place that the built metropolis can never really
enclose. It defines our identity, our dreams and our rest. An exhibition
that explores the Harbour using art, architecture, design, literature, film
and fantasy.
Venue:Museum of Sydney
Time: Until 3 December 2000
Enquiries: : (02) 9251 5988
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Jørn Utzon and the Sydney Opera House
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This selection of material from the State Library's Jørn Utzon Opera House
collection provides a unique insight into the design work which created one
of the 20th century's architectural masterpieces.
Venue: Dalgety Walkway, State Library of NSW
Time:From 7 August
Enquiries: : www.slnsw.gov.auor (02) 9273 1414
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State of the Waratah
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Joint exhibition by the Royal Botanic Gardens and the S H Ervin Gallery.
This Sydney Olympics Arts Festival event focuses on the history,
cultivation, popularity and application of the waratah's image in art,
fashion, design and architecture from pre-colonial to present times.
Venue:Royal Botanic Gardens & the S H Ervin Gallery
Time:1 September-8 October 2000
Enquiries: : National Trust on (02) 9231 8182
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The Gardens of Government House
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Government House is one of the few surviving 19th century houses in Sydney
that has retained its substantial park setting and gardens. These Spring
garden tours explore the history and development of the gardens and grounds. Bookings essential.
Venue:Government House
Time: Saturdays 7 October, 11 November 2000
Enquiries: : Historic Houses Trust, (02) 9518 6866
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Communities: the Building Blocks of History
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The State Local History Conference for the Royal Australian Historical
Society features a range of presentations dealing with issues of importance
to the community historian. Speakers from the Heritage Office include Vince
Scarcella, Aboriginal Heritage Officer and Kate Rea, Consultant Historian.
Venue: Yass Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Yass
Venue:7-8 October 2000
Time:
Enquiries: : Mari Metzke on (02) 9247 8001, conference program available at
www.rahs.org.au
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Festival of the Olive
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A Weekend Food Festival at Elizabeth Farm, including the fruits of the
olive tree, alfresco dining and music and dance of the Mediterranean
region. Many of us think of the olive as part of Australia's recent
multicultural history but it is also a well-hidden secret of our colonial
past. The oldest olive tree in the country - planted at Elizabeth Farm by
John Macarthur in 1805 - is the inspiration for this celebration.
Venue: Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta
Time: 21-22 October 2000, 10am-5pm
Enquiries: : (02) 9518 6866
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Richness in Diversity
Australian Garden History Society
Annual National Conference
The Southern Highlands, which lies to the south of Sydney in NSW, is one of
the great gardening districts of Australia. Proximity to the coast and to
Sydney is reflected in its history and development and in the diversity of
its gardens, farming and horticultural pursuits. At this conference the
speakers and a special expedition by train will set the broad natural and
historic scene. Visits to gardens and talks by passionate gardeners will
give the rich detail. Bookings essential.
Venue:Bowral Memorial Hall, Bowral
Time: 3-5 November 2000
Enquiries: : For registration details contact Jackie Courmadias on 1800 678
446 or (03) 9650 5043, email: agas@vic.net.au
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Sydney Open
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Sydney Open 2000 will provide an opportunity for Sydneysiders to explore
some of the spaces and places that make up the diverse city of Sydney. The
general pass allows visitors to access around 40 sites. In addition, a
series of pre-booked focus tours led by architects and owners to selected
sites is available with the purchase of the general pass. Box Office opens
3 October.
Venue:Sydney!
Time: 5 November 2000
Enquiries: : Historic Houses Trust, (02) 9571 7888
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Adaptive Reuse: Continuity & Creativity
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A two-day conference on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings is being
convened by the National Trust's Architectural Advisory Committee. Papers
addressing issues related to adaptive reuse will be presented by
architects, developers, heritage advisers and other Australian and overseas
experts.
Venue: Customs House, Sydney
Time: 9-10 November 2000
Enquiries: : Judy Potter, ph: (02) 4422 2207 or email: nattrust@welldone.com.au
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Allowan - I Remain
In Search of Sydney's Cultural Heritage
The second in a series of annual seminars exploring current and provocative
issues relating to the language groups of the Sydney region. This is a rare
opportunity to engage in constructive debate about issues relating to
Sydney's Aboriginal cultural heritage. Bookings essential
Venue: Museum of Sydney
Time: 10 November 2000, 2pm-5pm
Enquiries: : Historic Houses Trust, (02) 9518 6866
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History Week 2000
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The theme for this year's History Week, Connecting Country, is about
origins and destinations, our past and present. It explores the connections
across our vast state: between city and country, mountain and coast,
plateau and plain. History week is an annual celebration of history
organised by the History Council of New South Wales. From walking tours to
exhibitions and talks, events for History Week are held across the state.
For a copy of the History Week Calendar, contact the History Council of NSW.
Time:11-19 November 2000
Enquiries: : Kate Rea, ph: (02 9385 1070 or email: history@iprimus.com.au
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World Heritage: Where are we at?
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The conference will outline the conceptual and political difficulties in
World Heritage listing. It will also look at Australia's tentative list of
potential World Heritage sites and proposals in the Cultural Heritage area.
Venue: National Science & Technology Centre, Canberra
Venue: National Science & Technology Centre, Canberra
Time: 18-19 November 2000
Enquiries: : Colin Long, Australia Icomoc Secretariat, (03) 9244 3938 or
email: clong@deakin.edu.au
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Annual Tidy Towns Awards Weekend
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Tamworth, as the Overall Tidy Towns Award Winner in 1999 will host the 2000
Tidy Towns Awards Weekend.
Venue:Tamworth
Time: 24, 25, 26 November 2000
Enquiries: : Keep Australia Beautiful (NSW), (02) 9633 3380
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Archaeology, Heritage and Tourism
Joint Annual Conference: AIMA and ASHA
In addition to a full program on the theme of Archaeology, Heritage and
Tourism, many papers have been offered on other topics, such as the
archaeology and cultural landscapes of confinement, the research of
indigenous cultures, mining communities and teaching historical archaeology.
Venue: St Mark's College, North Adelaide
Time: 27 November-2 December 2000
Enquiries: : (08) 8204 9311 or email Bill Jeffery at bjeffery@dehaa.sa.gov.au
or Bill Adams at bill.adams@flinders.edu.au
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