Grossmann House & the Maitland Muster

The Bush comes to Brough!
Join in the Maitland Muster celebrations on the long weekend by dropping into Grossmann/Brough House garden for a lunchtime BBQ with bush poetry. The National Trust repository has also been opened up to reveal some interesting toys from the former Australian Museum of Early Childhood. Saturday 2nd October from 11.00am. Ph. 49336452 or 49661760.

Society of Australian Genealogists

Australia & Great Britain & The Great War - Saturday 9 October 2010, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, at Richmond Villa, 120 Kent Street, Sydney. Britain called and Australia answered, sending service men and women across the seas - many never to return; others independently made the trip to Britain and joined the forces there. Our WWI day will look ato learning more about the experiences of those who served and interpreting the records. Highlights will be two recent major research projects on Gallipoli and Fromelles from experts involved.

Collections Australia Network

Collections Australia Network (CAN) will be scaling back some of its activities pending directions by the Cultural Ministers Council regarding the CAN Review. CAN and its funding body have entered into a new agreement which outlines the services which CAN will continue to provide during this interim period. More information at Collections Australia Network.

Volunteers Needed - National Trust of Australia (NSW)

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is looking for more people to join their lively and dedicated team of volunteers working at Old Government House and Experiment Farm Cottage, helping the National Trust present these treasures to the public.
A Volunteer Training Course will be held for people interested in being either a tour guide, working with children in education programs, shop assistance, gardening and maintenance, administration and conservation care.
For further information and applications: contact David Hoffman, Manager (or Lin Henry & Anna Ridley, Museums Coordinators) on 9635 8149 or email: efc@nationaltrust.com.au

or visit http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/

CWA members dig into past

From the Maitland Mercury report:
Maitland CWA has a proud history of supporting the war effort, according to CWA member and author of the group’s history book Lisa Thomas. Mrs Thomas, of Lochinvar, has been researching back to 1929 when the branch was one of the first to form in the Hunter River group.

Full article by Rebecca Berry available at Maitland Mercury, 13 Sep, 2010.

Grossman House National Trust events

Friday 24th September 2010, Harry Boyle Memorial Lecture. Brough House is the venue for the lecture delivered by Dr. Dawn Casey. Dr. Casey is the Director of the Powerhouse Museum and is known nationally and internationally as the inaugural Director of the National Museum of Australia. Bookings essential, ph. 4933 6452 or 4932 0518.

National Library of Australia: a plan for Australian newspapers

Hilary Berthon, the Australian Newspaper Plan Coordinator at the National Library of Australia, describes how Australia’s newspapers are being preserved. Since the publication of the first newspaper in Australia in 1803, newspapers have occupied an important place in Australian life, providing both a unique commentary on and even shaping the communities in which they have been circulated.
National Library Magazine, September 2010.