NEWS
Fund Members and Guests attended a private tour of Melbourne’s magnificent Government House as part of this year’s AGM.
Newsletter #13 - December 2024
This issue includes a message from our new Chair, Bruce Trethowan.
There are photos from the recent AGM in Melbourne and an outline of the program for the next AGM which is scheduled for 4 September 2025 in the ACT.
There are articles about our recent fundraising events, Collection updates and a farewell to our outgoing Chair, Jennifer Sanders, whose 7 year term came to a close this year.
Please show your support by purchasing our publication “Collecting for the Nation” ON SALE NOW or by making a tax deductible donation to our Endowment Appeal.
The Fund was delighted to host President of The White House Historical Association, Stewart D McLaurin and Events & project Co-ordinator, Hayley Michael, during their visit to Sydney in April.
Newsletter #12 - July 2024
This issue covers the program for our upcoming AGM in Melbourne, 13-15 September.
There are articles about a significant visit from the President of The White House Historical Association and the wonderful reception hosted by Their Excellencies, last month at Admiralty House, to thank our Members and Supporters. There are reports on new acquisitions and photographs from recent fundraising events.
There is an update on our Endowment Appeal from our Hon. Treasurer, an update on our conservation projects, and information on how to show your support for the work we do to grow and preserve our Collection for the nation’.
News and updates on The Fund’s activities so far this year.
Newsletter #11 - December 2023
This issue covers updates on our Endowment Appeal plus reports and photos from recent events.
The State Committees are busy planning a selection of interesting and engaging fundraising events and we look forward to your company and support for these in 2024!
Vale Sue Hewitt (1941-2024) An era has passed with the death of the former head of Christie’s Australia. 21 Feb 2024 Michael Reid OAM
Enjoy updates and photographs from the many wonderful events and fundraisers.
Newsletter #10 - December 2023
This issue covers our highly enjoyable AGM in the NSW Southern Highlands plus an update on The Fund's Collection and news on recent and forthcoming events.
Don't forget you can now access the recordings for all 8 Lectures in our 2023 Online Lecture Series on our website.
Read more about The Fund's Endowment Appeal - we welcome your support for this important campaign and take a look at our calendar of forthcoming events in your state.
The Fund’s Annual General Meeting will take place in the NSW Southern Highlands in October.
Image Courtesy of NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere.
Newsletter #9 - August 2023
This issue has an update on The Fund's forthcoming AGM in the NSW Southern Highlands, news on recent the public open day in Sydney and our free, Online Lecture Series.
Read about a significant new acquisition for the Collection, responses from our 2023 National Raffle Prize winners and take a look at our calendar of forthcoming events in your state.
His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) & Mrs Linda Hurley, with The Fund’s founder Mrs Tamie Fraser AO, Ms Jennifer Sanders, Chair of The Australiana Fund, and Ms Sonya Abbey, Fine Art Advisor.
Image Courtesy Government House, Canberra. SGT Jake Sims Photographer.
Newsletter #8 - May 2023
This issue covers the recent 45th Anniversary Reception at Government House, hosted by Their Excellencies, and the launch of The Fund’s Endowment Fund Appeal. There is information about the Annual General Meeting in the NSW Southern Highlands in October, an update on The Fund's Strategic Plan and an outline of important conservation projects..
AGM 2022 - Anlaby, South Australia.
Newsletter #7 - October 2022
This issue covers the recent Annual General Meeting in Adelaide. An update on the achievements made from our Strategic Plan and, an outline of important conservation projects.
The National Raffle 2022 has been launched and details of the prizes and how to purchase tickets can be found in the Newsletter and on this website event page. Dates for your diary are also listed.
Margaret Worth, born 1944,
‘VAJRASANA meditation’, Clayton South, Victoria, 2018,
Corten steel, painted steel, stainless steel, 400 x 110 x 140cm
Gift of the artist, 2021. 2021.1 © Margaret Worth
Image Courtesy Government House, Canberra. SGT Jake Sims Photographer
Newsletter #6 - June 2022
This issue covers the official unveiling of two new sculptures in the grounds of Government House, Canberra. An update on a major project to upgrade the Collection Care Manuals, more information on our forthcoming Annual General Meeting in Adelaide and some events to look out for in the coming months.
‘Kangaroo & Emu’ (detail), by Adam Humphreys and BackTrack Youth Works. We invite you to share in our excitement about this new commission and, its subsequent benefit to the charity BackTrack, by making a donation towards this commissioned acquisition.
Image Courtesy of BackTrack Youth Works.
Newsletter #5 - December 2021
This issue covers an updated on the new acquisition by commission and the fundraising appeal, the installation of the Munro Ferguson Collection at Government House and some 2022 dates for your diary.
A selection from the Munro Ferguson Collection of native Australian timber samples formed as books, an inscribed presentation copy of 'The Hardwoods of Australia and Their Economics', published 1919 by authority of The Government of The State of New South Wales, on exhibit in 'Ruth Lane-Poole:
A woman of Influence'.
Image Courtesy of Canberra Museum & Gallery.
Newsletter #4 - September / October 2021
This issue covers the significant new acquisition by commission, the cancellation of the Canberra program of events and Symposium, a summary of the the AGM and more.
Margaret Worth, born 1944,
VAJRASANA meditation,
Clayton South, Victoria, 2018
corten steel, painted steel, stainless steel,
400 x 110 x 140cm.
Gift of the artist, 2021. 2021.1
© Margaret Worth
Newsletter #3 - January 2021
This issue covers the gift of a sculpture from Australian artist Margaret Worth, the inaugural National Fundraising Raffle, the 2021 AGM in Canberra in July, and the 3rd Narratives of Nations Symposium to be presented in partnership with the National Library of Australia also in July.
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Newsletter #2 - June 2020
This issue covers a wide range of The Fund’s current activities and exciting plans for the next year. These cultural and social events for our Members and Supporters are central to the life of The Fund.
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The Munro Ferguson Collection: a tangible and historic record of Australia’s unique and diverse range of Australian native timbers with provenance to a former Governor-General
Newsletter #1 - August 2019
A new initiative to keep our Members and Supporters up to date and better informed about The Fund’s activities and upcoming events. One of the objectives of the recent Strategic Plan is to enhance our communications, especially with all those Members, Partners and Supporters who are key to the success of The Fund. This inaugural issue is almost entirely about the Sydney AGM and the 2nd Narratives of Nations symposium.