Looking Back: Barwon Park – Jobs Fund Heritage Project
We are currently approaching the 150th anniversary of Barwon Park and reviewing work previously completed at the property. Between 2009-2011 the National Trust completed an extensive project at Barwon Park, …
Labassa Entry Door Sidelight Conservation
In 2019 the National Trust was awarded a DELWP Living Heritage Grant to undertake conservation works to its State listed properties over two years. This year, part of this grant …
Barwon Park Shearing Shed Restoration
The Barwon Park Shearing Shed is located to the north-west of the homestead. It is a timber-framed and clad building with a main gable roof and a skillion wing on …
Barwon Park Homestead Roof Repairs
In 2019 the National Trust was awarded a DELWP Living Heritage Grant to undertake conservation works to its State-listed properties over two years. For the 19/20 Financial Year $8,000 was …
Como Living Heritage Grant Works
In 2020, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) completed the first stage of urgent exterior conservation works at Como House & Garden, funded by a Living Heritage Grant. The project …
Mills Cottage Conservation Works
Captain John Mills Cottage is a timber cottage in Port Fairy, constructed in stages between c1841 and 1856 and bluestone stables constructed in 1858. The property is of State significance as one of the oldest surviving timber …
Como Avenue Gates Restoration – Como House
In 2018, the Como Avenue entry gates at Como were meticulously restored with funding from the 2017 Annual Appeal. The project revived the historic ironwork, fencing, and lamps, returning them …
