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CALENDAR FOR 2008 - ORMISTON HOUSE

277-287 Wellington Street, Ormiston

Historic Ormiston House will be open for inspection and devonshire teas on Sundays 12noon to 4pm from 9 March to 2nd November 2008. (excluding March 23rd, July 13th & 30th, October 5th and 19th).

Recognised as the birthplace of the Australian sugar industry, Historic Ormiston House, with its spacious grounds overlooking Moreton Bay, is regarded as the finest examples of colonial architecture in Queensland. Why not organise a picnic, enjoy a devonshire tea, and then a tour through the house which is a treasure trove of early Australian history.

Special Sundays:

March 9 Highland Celtic Day
May 11 Heritage Day and Mother's Day
June 29 Camellia Day
July 27 Rolls Royce Concours d'Elegance
August 3 Mercedes Benz Concours d'Elegance
August 31 Spring Garden Party
October 4 'Music Beneath the Stars'

Admission: Adults $5 Child $1
Devonshire Teas: Adults $4 Child $2

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Ormiston House 07 32861425, 0417717481
Contact Redlands Tourism 07 38210057

THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM
North Street, North Ipswich

Action Packed Program for 2008

Find out more about the activities organised for 2008.

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HIGH TEA AT WOLSTON HOUSE
Grindle Road, Wacol

For an old fashioned high tea in the Grindle Room, and a tour of this historic house, be sure to book in now for these special days.
8 June, 13 July, 14 September and 9 November 2008.

$26 per person ($20 for members of the National Trust of Queensland)

Bookings are essential.
T: 07 32291788
E: info@nationaltrustqld.org

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HERITAGE CENTRE TOWNSVILLE, TEA TIME DISPLAY

Sunday 11 May , Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May 2008

Castling Street, West End, Townsville

They Came to Townsville
Throughout May, June and early July, the displays at the Centre are based on the theme 'They came to Townsville'. The main display, 'Tea Time', sponsored by Nerada Tea, looks at the custom of tea drinking brought by our ancestors from many lands. Other displays feature the idea of the white wedding and wedding bouquets, and many other customs, as well as artefacts brought to Townsville by our ancestors. Entry fees apply.

T: 07 4771 5873

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

WOLSTON HOUSE - HERITAGE CASES & TRUNKS DISPLAY

Sunday 11 May - 11am to 4pm

Wolston House, Grindle Road, Wacol

Visit Historic Wolston House at Wacol, an 1850s farmhouse built by Dr Stephen Simpson on the banks of the Brisbane River. Tour the house and view family bibles and silver belonging to the Goggs family, residents at Wolston from 1860 to the early 1900s. Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea on the verandah, or sausages from the BBQ. Browse the Arts and Crafts stalls or fossick for bargains on our Trash & Treasure stall.
To celebrate the Heritage Festival theme of "Coming to Queensland" there will be a display of antique and vintage travelling trunks and cases.


T: 07 32291788
E: info@nationaltrustqld.org

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

ROYAL BULL'S HEAD INN HIGH TEAS

Sunday 11, and Wednesday 14 to Sunday 18: 10am to 4pm

RBHI Coffee House and Bookshop
59 Brisbane Street, Drayton, Toowoomba

Join Toni at this historic Inn for high teas, dainty sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and selected tarts and slices, tea and coffee. The Royal Bull's Head Inn was established in 1847 and was once a welcome oasis for travellers and used by local people for meetings, auctions and social functions. The Inn is now a very special place to visit.
Cost is $10 per person.

T: 07 4637 2278
E: RBHIcoffeehouse@hotmail.com

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

BRENNAN & GERAGHTY'S STORE MUSEUM
EXHIBITION - WE HAVE ARRIVED

Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 May 2008: 10am to 3pm

Brennan & Geraghty's Store Museum, 64 Lennox Street, Maryborough

Like most stores, Brennan & Geraghty's Store gave new residents a starting point for purchasing the essential items for basic living in a new settlement. New residents required provisions for daily survival and sought out the grocer, butcher, baker and even the local hotel to acquire those provisions as well as information about work and accommodation.
A new exhibition has been developed from the extensive Brennan & Geraghty Archives with information extracted from customer accounts. The exhibition delves into the depths of the archives to uncover information about early customers of the store and explores the real cost of living in Maryborough during the late 19th century.
Did you know that in the 1880s a house could be rented for as little as three shillings a week while a horse could be rented for as much as six shillings a week, and the average daily wage was about six shillings a day!


T: 07 4121 2250

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

COMING TO CHARTERS TOWERS

Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 May: 10am to 3pm

Charters Towers Museum, 36 Mosman Street, Charters Towers

Visit our museum housed in a late 19th century (c.1883) commercial building. Our overall collection represents cultural, domestic, commercial and religious items that reflect Charters Towers when gold fever hit and the town exploded and flourished. When gold production peaked in 1889 it was one of Australia's richest goldfields. So rich, for a few months the Stock Exchange controlled world gold prices.

T: 07 4787 4161
E: info@nationaltrustqld.org

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

NORTH BANK PRECINCT - HERITAGE WALK

Tuesday 13 May 2008, 10am

National Trust House, 95 William Street, Brisbane

Join the National Trust of Queensland on a guided walk of heritage buildings of the North Bank precinct, where many early immigrants arrived in Brisbane. Includes morning tea. Bookings essential by 12 May 2008.

T: 07 32291788
E: info@nationaltrustqld.org

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

COMING TO COOKTOWN 1770 GARDEN TOUR

Thursday 15 and Sunday 18 May 2008 - 9.30am to 11am

James Cook Museum, 50 Helen Street, Cooktown

In June 1770, James Cook beached the HM Bark Endeavour at a river mouth near the site of modern day Cooktown. During the crew's 42 days in the area, while the Endeavour was repaired, the naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Carl Solander collected many species of Australian flora.
The garden at the James Cook museum is named after Joseph Banks. Some of the species collected by Banks and Solander, and sketched by Sydney Parkinson, are grown here today. Brolga and Kate Burkitt, the museum's gardeners, have many years experience cultivating Australian natives and tropical species from around the world. Kate and Brolga will conduct a tour of this beautiful tropical garden to celebrate the Heritage Festival.

T: 07 4069 5386
E: jcmuseum@ecn.net.au

Queensland Heritage Festival 2008

Sunday 18 May 2008
Woodlands of Marburg
174 Seminary Road, Marburg

Times: Sunday 18 May 2008 - 10am to 4pm

Celebrate the grande finale of Ipswich's Heritage Festival at the historic Woodlands of Marburg. Through a collaboration of community groups, schools, local wineries and produce, the skills and ways of the past will be brought to life at the Heritage Faire. See historic transport, arts & crafts, roving entertainers, local mining and settlers displays, Indigenous dancers, school bands and much more. Experience fine foods in a choice of 2 grand dining rooms in the majestic Woodlands mansion with high tea and lunch. In the cellar, tastings of award winning wines & cheese from the region will be available. Other food options include an outdoor BBQ in the magnificent gardens overlooking expansive views of the Scenic Rim. Free entry & ample parking.

Contact Details: Ipswich City Council & The Bremer Institute of TAFE
T: 07 3281 0555 (Ipswich Visitor Info)

17 March - 27 April 2008

Queensland Museum South Bank
Open 9.30am – 5pm daily (Closed Good Friday. Open Anzac Day from 1.30pm)
Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank
Ph: (07) 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au

FREE ENTRY

We salute a hundred years of Queensland National Parks with a stunning historical exhibit, free shows, live animals and many fun activities.

Presented by the Environmental Protection Agency.

FORT LYTTON NATIONAL PARK - NTQ BUS TOUR

Firday 30 May 2008

Join us in a wonderful opportunity to explore Fort Lytton located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River. Believed to be the birthplace of Queensland's military history, Fort Lytton was built in 1880-81 to protect Brisbane from enemy attack. The Fort is a typical 19th C garrison - a fortress concealed behind grassy embankments - surrounded by a water-filled moat. The Fort museum provides a comprehensive display and interpretation of important aspects of Queensland's military and social history, from 1879 through to the 1950's.

Morning Tea Provided. Relaxing 2 course lunch at Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club with magnificent views across the bay. In the afternoon an interesting tour of the Ambulance Museum at Wynnum.
Coach leaves Roma Street, opposite Police Headquarters (street level) at 9.00 am.
Bookings & payment by 23/5/2008 to National Trust of Queensland
Email info@nationaltrustqld.org or T: 32291788
NTQ Members $52 - non-Members $54

KINGAROY & BUNYA MOUNTAINS - 3 DAY TOUR

Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July 2008

The Bunya Mountains is a spectacular wilderness range forming an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range situated about 150km from the coast between Kingaroy and Dalby. The immense subtropical range of cool, green rainforest, eucalypt forests and woodlands is home to the world's largest forest of bunya pines.
Staying 2 nights at Pioneer Lodge Motel, Kingaroy (all ground floor rooms) with dinner each night in the Pioneer Room. Licensed Restaurant incorporates local produce and meats in the menu. Visits to wineries, Peanut Van, Kingaroy Cheese and a full day touring the Bunya mountains including a visit to the Historic Taabinga Homestead (circa 1846) plus other local attractions.
Includes all accommodation, meals, morning teas, entry fees, tour guides. etc.
$425 members (twin share) - $435 non members (twin share) with $40 single supplement.
Triple rooms available. Bus leaves Roma Street, opposite Police Headquarters (street level) at 8.30 am. Book now.

Email info@nationaltrustqld.org or T: 32291788

HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2008 - COMING TO QUEENSLAND

Sunday 11 May to Sunday 18 May 2008

Let's celebrate Queensland's heritage.

The National Trust of Queensland is a community not-for-profit organisation. Each year the Trust co-ordinates the Queensland Heritage Week. Organisations, groups and individuals are invited to participate by organising an activity or event that celebrates Queensland's diverse heritage.

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