NISSEN HUT STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION

Jill Wran, Chairman, Historic Houses Trust,
The University of Newcastle & Lake Macquarie City Council
invite you to the announcement of the winner of the
Nissen Hut Student design competition
2pm Thursday 2 october 2OO8 at the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery First Street, Booragul, RSVP Monday 22 September
rsvp@hht.net.au or T 02 8239 2288 (acceptances only)
Exhibition open 30 September - 26 October 08

Garden Party at "Clifton"

On Saturday 11th October, Historic "Clifton", at Station Lane, Lochinvar, just over the railway line, c 1849, a National Trust listed property, will hold an "Open House" garden party. Open for inspection 10.30 to 4.30, hosted by the owners John and Claire Morrison. Morning and afternoon teas and lunch available. $5 entry to the garden. Claire is current chair of Friends of Grossman House. Enquiries to 49336452 or 49307590

RAID - Rally Against Inappropriate Development

Join RAID – Rally Against Inappropriate Development on Sunday
19th October 2008
10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m Hyde Park near
St James station marching to Parliament House.
Highlight your own community issue and be part of state-wide action.
OVERDEVELOPMENT! WRECKING YOUR SUBURB? SPOILING A PLACE YOU LOVE?
DESTROYING OUR HERITAGE? ROBBING FUTURE GENERATIONS?
ACT TOGETHER! PROTECT OUR HERITAGE! AND OUR COMMUNITIES!
The NSW government has changed the laws governing
planning, environmental assessment and heritage
protection. The Planning Minister now has extraordinary
power to override local councils, community wishes and
expert opinion.
Citizens across NSW are angry. Community groups
are fighting. We’re losing because the laws are stacked
against us.
Hear Jack Mundey, Shane Withington and speakers from
political parties, National Trust and community groups