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                  Author: Andrew Victorsen

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                  Blog / Pentridge Prison Tours / Rippon Lea Estate / School Holidays / See & Do

                  Top 5 Summer Activities for Every Age and Interest

                  Discover the top things to do in Victoria this summer! Explore historic mansions, family-friendly activities, heritage farms, and scenic road trips with the National Trust. Looking for the best summer ...
                  Barwon Park Mansion / Blog / Conservation

                  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, …

                  Blog / Conservation / Labassa Mansion

                  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 Mansion / Blog / Conservation

                  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 Mansion / Blog / Conservation

                  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 …

                  Blog / Como House & Garden / Conservation

                  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 …

                  Blog / Captain Mills Cottage / Conservation

                  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 …

                  Barwon Park Mansion / Blog / Como House & Garden

                  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 …

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