ANZAC Day

The National Trust of Australia (WA) and Tranby Volunteers cordially invite all veterans and members of the community to an ANZAC Evening Ceremony at
5pm Friday 25 April 2008 at Tranby, Johnson Road, Maylands. Free event.
RSVP: National Trust 9321 6088 by Wednesday 23 April for catering.

AQWA turns 20

Explore over 12,000km of Western Australia’s coastline in just one day at AQWA.
Discover the wonders of Western Australia’s oceans from the icy cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. AQUA is home of Australia’s largest aquarium and underwater tunnel, giant sharks, rays and turtles, the world’s largest collection of Western Australian marine life as well as beautiful living coral reefs. AQWA opened in April 1988, and for 20 years has been creating wonder and respect for Western Australia’s marine life. T: 9447 7500 or www.aqwa.com.au

What makes a site sacred?

Fr Placid Spearitt OSB, Abbott New Norcia will explore this fascinating topic in his address on International World Heritage Day on 18 April at St Bartholomew’s Chapel, East Perth Cemeteries, Bronte St, East Perth. For those who are interested there will be a pre talk tour of the cemetery from 4.30 – 5.30 pm with Phil Palmer, EPCAD and Sarah Murphy, National Trust on approaches to managing and interpreting these 19th century cemeteries prior to the presentation at 6pm. To RSVP, please phone Hocking Planning and Architecture on 9388-2810.$10 for ICOMOS/RAIA members; $15 non-members. All welcome.

New and Improved Bush Brokers Website!

Bush Brokers is an exciting initiative that brings together buyers and sellers of bushland properties. The aim of the program is to raise the value and consequently promote the conservation of native Australian bushland. The National Trust of Australia (WA) administers the Bush Brokers program and has recently undertaken to re-develop the website to offer greater functionality and exciting new features! Visit the new and improved website at www.bushbrokers.com.au and let us know what you think!

Fremantle History Awards

The 2008 Fremantle & East Fremantle Local History Awards are held to recognise the contribution of history to the understanding of the diverse social and cultural heritage of Fremantle and East Fremantle. Categories include:
• PUBLISHED OPEN AWARD
• UNPUBLISHED OPEN AWARD
• YOUNG PEOPLES AWARD
Nomination forms are available from the City of Fremantle –T: 9432 9903

Kalgoorlie Boulder Town Hall Centenaries

In 2008, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is celebrating 100 years of it’s Town Halls! The Boulder Town Hall, kicks off the celebrations from the 23-29 June, 2008 and Kalgoorlie Town Hall, the following week from 8-14 September, 2008. There will be a series of free events with dramatic performances, gala brass band productions and local festivities to enjoy. Be part of celebrating the cultural heritage of these beautiful buildings that have been central to the development of the Goldfields and our thriving State. For more details contact City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Adele Leahy on 9021 9675 or adele.leahy@kalbould.wa.gov.au

Threatened Species Network Grants

Threatened Species Network community grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects that benefit threatened species and ecological communities. The Threatened Species Network program was established through a partnership between the Australian Government and WWF Australia. The deadline for applications is Friday 30 May 2008 and guidelines, application forms and examples of successful projects are available for download from http://wwf.org.au/ourwork/species/tsngrants/

Hail to a remarkable Chief – CY O’Connor Lecture 2008

Like many before him, Prof David Malcolm AC QC KCSJ fell victim to the fascination of the story of CY O’Connor. While he had intended to contrast the legacies resulting from two important boom times in Western Australia’s history – the Forrest/O’Connor years and the time of Sir Charles Court – he was captivated by the achievements of ‘The Chief’ focusing the whole of his presentation on O’Connor himself. Over 100 people registered for the event. Thanks go the Italo-Australia Welfare and Cultural Centre for the generous use of their venue and kind assistance on the night.

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