2008 Additonal Festival Events

SYDNEY EVENTS

BANKSTOWN
Bankstown City Council
Bankstown Heritage Bus Tour
The Council Chambers near Paul Keating Park
Parking available, refreshments available.
9 April   9.30am and 1pm. (2 tours each approx. 2 .5 hrs long). Visitors must arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to confirm their booking.
Free
Bookings Essential 9707 9806

Bankstown City Council
Potts Hill Reservoir Bus Tour
O' Neill Park at Cooper Road, Yagoona
Parking available, refreshments available.
19 April   10:30 am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm (5 tours each approx. 45 minutes long). Visitors must arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to confirm their booking.
Free
Bookings Essential 9707 9728

CARINGBAH
Botany Bay Family History Society
Botany Bay Heritage Festival Fair
Port Hacking Community Hall, Gannons Rd
We will have displays set up by 9.30am, and will be assisting people to research their family ancestors who came to the Shire:( "Our Place")!
5 April   10am - 3pm

COOGEE
Cooee Coogee Walking Tours
Classic Coogee Amble
Meet on the corner of Coogee Bay Road and Arden St, next to Café Congo.
Discover Coogee's place in Sydney's history - from the lonely timber cutters of 1810 through to the crowds of day trippers who descended on the Pier in the 1930s. This relaxed and easy Coogee Amble highlights the historical significance of some of the houses and people who helped make Coogee "Our Place". Afternoon tea after the walk is included. Wheelchair friendly, wear good walking shoes, hat and sunscreen if hot. Unmetered and metered parking. Buses 372, 373 $ 374 from city and 313, 314, 353 from Bondi Junction.
8, 11, 15, 18 April   2pm
$25
Bookings Essential 1300 886 763

LANE COVE
Lane Cove Library
Carisbrook House - A History of Change And Progress (Free Talk)
Lane Cove Community Centre, 164 Longueville Road
Terry Eakin, Carisbrook guide, will discuss the history of Lane Cove's house museum, Carisbrook. Carisbrook was built in 1884 for the Brooks family. Since then it has been home to other families who have left their mark on the community.
8 April   6.30pm - 8pm
Bookings essential: 9911 3634

Lane Cove Library
LaneCovePlaza: Two Point Something Hectares (Free Talk)
Lane Cove Community Centre, 164 Longueville Road
Lavinia Foote-Morid will discuss the events that led up to the construction of the first pedestrian plaza in New South Wales. In the words of a local alderman of the time, it was regarded as a 'bit radical'.
16 April   6:30pm - 8pm
Bookings essential: 9911 3634

LEICHHARDT
Leichhardt Council
People in the Park
Leichhardt Library, 23 Norton Street
Mick Scott works as a maintenance officer and carer of the gardens in Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt. The resting place for over 10,000 people during its former life as Balmain Cemetery, today the park on busy Norton Street is a green and tranquil refuge for people in inner-city Leichhardt. Mick has lived in Leichhardt his whole life and over the 7 years he has worked at Pioneers Memorial Park has developed strong relationships with Leichhardt locals.Everyone enjoys their chats with Mick, who in recent years has developed an interest in digital photography. His portraits of people who come to the park are a wonderful record of friendship and community. The exhibition will be officially opened on 2 April at 6.30pm. Tickets for the opening may be booked.
2 – 30 April   9.30am – 8pm (Mon-Fri), 9.30am – 4pm (Sat), 10am – 4pm (Sun).
Bookings for opening or enquiries 9367 9266 localhistory@lmc.nsw.gov.au.

PARRAMATTA
Artists (re)Interpreting History
Artists (re)Interpreting History
Old Government House, Parramatta Park
Artists Fiona Davies and Patricia Prociv have created installations using line markings at Old Government House that highlight the location of workers cottages and gardens on the sightline from the entrance of Old Government House, the gatehouse and George St. An education kit focusing on the heritage aspects of the sites as well as providing references to installation art will be produced for schools.
5 - 20 April
Enquiries patricia@prociv.net.au

Artists (re)Interpreting History
Artists (re)Interpreting History
Experiment Farm Cottage, 9 Ruse Street, Harris Park
Artists Fiona Davies and Patricia Prociv have created installations using line markings at Experiment Farm Cottage that highlight the location of the site of James Ruse's Cottage. An education kit focusing on the heritage aspects of the sites as well as providing references to installation art will be produced for schools.
5 - 20 April
Enquiries patricia@prociv.net.au

RANDWICK
Randwick City Library
“My Place” School Holiday Program
Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade
Donna Rawlings, author of ‘My Place’, will be giving a talk for children.
17 April   2.30pm – 3.30pm
Bookings Essential 9314 4888

STRATHFIELD
St Vincent de Paul Society
Captain Charles, Engineer of Charity, the remarkable life of Charles Gordon O'Neill (1828-1900)
Auditorium, Catholic Institute of Sydney, 99 Albert Rd
The St Vincent de Paul Society, with the support of the Council of the City of Sydney, the Australian Catholic University and the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers), will be launching the biography of the Society's founder in New South Wales, Captain Charles Gordon O’Neill (1828-1900), in mid April 2008. Published by Allen and Unwin, the biography represents the recovery of one of the most extraordinary personal sagas in Australasian colonial history – after forty years of research and writing by volunteers across Australia and New Zealand. Charles O’Neill was a flawed genius, a New Zealand Parliamentarian between 1866 and 1875, inventor, engineer and philanthropist. Most importantly, the biography covers his extraordinary quest to build the Society as a major public charity across New South Wales, and Sydney in particular, during the fading years of the colonial age of gold. The Society hopes that Captain Charles, Engineer of Charity will inform the public about the values of social justice and concern for the poor that have contributed to our culture. The biography is set against the settlement and early development of the Australian and New Zealand colonies, from the excitement of gold discoveries to the trauma of the 1890s depression and the crash of the banks. Highlights include Charles O'Neill's work for the sake of the poor in the notorious Rocks in Sydney, and other activities such as his planned railway tunnels under Sydney Harbour in 1885. He died a pauper himself and in 1961 his remains were ceremoniously reburied among the unnamed poor in Rookwood Cemetery. The Book Event will include discussions with author Stephen Utick and researchers as they bring to life the charitable work of the Society in Sydney's Rocks during the 1880s. Rare photographs never publically seen before will be presented digitally. Copies of the biography will be for sale (RRP $39.95); net royalties go to the Society's work for the homeless.
27 April   2pm - 3.30pm
Gold coin donation (for refreshment
Bookings Essential 9568 0220 or mary.hadchiti@vinnies.org.au

SUTHERLAND
Sutherland Music Club
Two Concerts Featuring Bernard Waltz
Sutherland Memorial School of Arts (opposite Sutherland Railway station on western side).
The Sutherland Music Club will hold two concerts featuring the pianist, Bernard Walz. Tea/ coffee included.
1 April   10am and 2pm
$6
Bookings Essential 9521 7170

SYDNEY
Sydney Guided Tours
A tour of the Westin Hotel (old GPO)
1 Martin Place. Meet guide Maureen Fry in the foyer.
Sydney's grandest building in its day, happily transformed to a grand hotel retaining much of its C19th elegance. A tour of the heritage rooms followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Smart dress.
13 and 20 April   2pm
$46 per person
Bookings essential 9660 7157 or mpfry@ozemail.com.au

REGIONAL EVENTS

JUNEE
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
Lord Street
Experience this 73 year old Flour Mill now an award winning attraction boasting an Organic Flour Mill, Organic Licorice line and Organic Chocolate coating line producing some of Australia's finest organic confectionery.  A family owned and grown business which started with Organic grown wheat back in 1963. "OUR PLACE" Tours will be conducted on the hour from 10am to 4pm, April 5 - 20. Special "Our Place" Tours will be conducted by Neil Druce, the owner and pioneer of Organic Licorice here at Junee at 11.30am on April 19th and April 20th.  A special Lunch deal will be available to all tour participants. Organic Coffee and a range of light refreshments and lunches available.
5 - 20 April   10am - 4pm
$4 Adult / $2.50 child / Group concessions available.
Enquiries 6924 3574

KURRI KURRI
Coalfield Heritage Group
At Sawyer's Gully - Heritage Walk of Convict Road
Meet at cnr. Old Maitland Road and Sawyer's Gully Road, at Convict Trail Monument.
As part of the 2008 National Trust Festival, the theme of which is 'Our Place', the Coalfield Heritage Group is conducting its annual Heritage Walk of the 1829 convict road, as it passes over and around Native Dog Hill, at Sawyer's Gully Road. Brian Andrews, historian, will be leading this, his 10th such annual walk, explaining all details of the road. A booklet is provided for all participants.
5 April   11am   Duration 2 hours
Gold coin
Enquiries 4937 4418

Coalfield Heritage Group
Mural Walk of Kurri Kurri
Meet at miners memorial in Rotary Park, bounded by Lang and Barton Sts.
A two hour walk and explanation of most of the 48 Heritage Murals of Kurri Kurri will be conducted as part of the 2008 National Trust Festival. Your guide will be Brian Andrews, district historian, who has conducted over 60 such mural tours. Following the walk an optional visit will be made to the local Edgeworth David Museum, where picnic facilities are available for lunch.
12 and 19 April   10am
Free, donations welcome
Enquiries 4937 4418

Coalfield Heritage Group
Photo Exhibition
Cessnock City Library
As part of the 2008 National Trust Festival, the theme of which is 'Our Place', the Cessnock City Library will exhibit a number of photos of Cessnock and Wollombi (part of Edgeworth David Museum's collection of over 9000 photographs).
17 April to 7 May   Library hours
Free
Enquiries 4937 4418

NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Port Corporation
Nobbys Sunset Heritage Walks
Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Headland at Nobbys Beach (meeting place is at start of Macquarie Pier).
Newcastle Port Corporation is holding a series of sunset heritage walks along Macquarie Pier and up to Nobbys headland as part of the 2008 National Trust Festival. Local historian, Rosemary Melville, will talks about the history of Macquarie Pier and also about Nobbys headland. Each tour is free of charge but groups are limited to 20 people. Wheelchair access available (but uphill to headland); parking at Nobbys Beach carpark; require good walking shoes and comfortable clothing; bring own light refreshments (eg water bottle).
10 - 13 April   4pm - 5.30pm
Free
Bookings Essential 4985 8222

Hunter Heritage
Heritage Hunter Expo 2008
At the Newcastle Showground and part of the Newcastle Show.
Various community history and heritage groups will be showcased in a display at the Entertainment Centre at the show.
10 - 13 April   9am - 9pm
Enquiries 0419 241 731

National Trust Hunter Regional Committee
Local History, Creative Writing and Art Project for School Students
Years 5 and 6 students are invited to take part in a local history, creative writing and art project as part of the 2008 National Trust Festival. Schools in Wallsend and surrounding suburbs have also been invited to participate. The Hunter Regional Committee of the National Trust and Newcastle Region Library are coordinating the project and exhibition. The theme of the Festival is Our Place.  We see this as an opportunity to encourage students to explore, research and celebrate their neighborhoods, suburbs or city. We will hold an exhibition of students’ work in the Multi Function Room at the Wallsend District Library, Bunn Street Wallsend from 9 April to 17 May. Art works to be no larger than A3 and can include painting, drawing, photography or 3D. Written entries to be A4 and can be local history, a story or a poem. Schools are asked to register by Tuesday 11 March. Completed work to be delivered to Wallsend Library on Friday 4 April. Each child’s work should be labeled on the back of the work. The official opening is Wednesday 9 April at 10.30 at Wallsend Library.
9 April - 17 May
Enquiries 4961 1063 / 4974 5324 or marghenry@westnet.com.au

TENTERFIELD
Tenterfield & District Historical Society Inc.
CentenaryCottageMuseum
Early Tenterfield as a small country town dating from c 1876 shows a very different aspect of the town we see today. Once there wasn’t any School of Arts, New ‘Bi Lo’ building or streetscaping. Where no paved roads existed. These range from the town area itself to how this sleepy little town has expanded into the town you see today.
How progress has seen expansion of housing, banks, shopping and road transport by leading a change to once a sleepy town. You could imagine at times you are looking at some Western Movies, so roll over John Wayne. This museum holds many memorabilia dating back to this era and we are very proud of our preservation and to the families who have allowed us this privilege. This display will be erected inside ‘Centenary Cottage Museum’ and not erected or displayed anywhere else.
5 – 20 April   10am to 4pm (Wed to Fri)
$3 Adults / $1 child
Enquiries 6736 2844 or dianagiles@bigpond.com

UNANDERRA
Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Group
Walking Tours of Historic Cemetery
Investigator Drive. Meet at historic gates in cemetery.
Walking tours of Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery higlighting three pioneer families interred in the cemetery. Arthur, Lillian, Russell and Walter Franklin, Isobel and Raymond Jay and Eliza and Robert Fishlock. Relatives of these families will be onsite to talk about their life in the Illawarra and answer any questions. Wheelchair access, parking available, good walking shoes.
13 April   1pm - 4pm, book on 1/2 hour.
Free
Bookings Essential 4271 1996