Monthly Archives: July 2015
Rylstone mural renovation an award finalist
April 18, 2014 The Rylstone & District Historical Society’s conservation of the 19th Century mural at The Bridgeview Inn is a finalist in the 2014 National Trust Heritage Awards. The Rylstone & District Historical Society has commissioned International Conservation Services Pty to conserve the mural. The work is being undertaken in stages over three years. … Continue reading
Heritage Award for Rylstone and District Historical Society
May 21, 2014 Rylstone and District Historical Society has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to heritage conservation in NSW with a 2014 Heritage Volunteer Award. At a recent ceremony at the Justice and Police Museum in Sydney, president of the local historical society Helen Marsonet was presented with a framed certificate in recognition of … Continue reading
World War I quilt to return to Rylstone [a misnomer?]
This article, with a slightly misleading title, was recently published in the Mudgee Guardian. The original Rylstone Autograph Quilt will not feature in our upcoming exhibition; however, it has been photographed fairly extensively. The quilt remains in the collection of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra although is not displayed in public galleries. World War … Continue reading