HISTORIC BUILDINGS – VICTORIA

Minister’s backflip spares Whitlam house

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Original article by Mark Hawthorne
The Age – Page: 9 : 24-Oct-14

Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy has intervened to prevent the demolition of "Ngara". The house in Kew is the birthplace of former prime minister Gough Whitlam. The Heritage Council has granted Guy’s request for an interim protection order, which will prevent the current owner of the historic home from carrying out further demolition work. Guy stepped in after a furore erupted over plans to demolish the home

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Residents slam church’s ‘unforgivable’ deal

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Original article by Clay Lucas
The Age – Page: 10 : 24-Sep-14

The Uniting Church has been criticised for its deal with Leighton Properties for the development of a site in Lonsdale Street in central Melbourne. The Princess Mary Club will be demolished for the construction of an office tower. The heritage-listed building was erected in 1926 funded by philanthropic donations. The deal also involves the revamp of the Wesley Church and surrounding buildings

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A way to spend a night in jail, without breaking the law

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Original article by Carolyn Webb
The Age – Page: 2 : 25-Jul-14

The National Trust will turn some of its properties into hotels. A trial at the Old Melbourne Goal will be conducted between December 2014 and February 2015. Up to 30 people will be allowed to spend a night in the historic prison, paying up to $A250 per night. There are plans to expand the accommodation scheme to other properties of the National Trust, including the ship "Polly Woodside", and mansions "Como", "Barwon Park" and "Labassa"

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