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Who was Lamson of the tubes? — December 12, 2008
The introduction of the Lamson tubes into Provisional Parliament House has been attributed to Senator George Pearce.
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Prime Ministers Centre Fellowships for 2008-2009 — December 08, 2008
On 25 November, Special Minister of State, Senator John Faulkner, announced the recipients of the Australian Prime Ministers Centre Fellowships and one Summer Scholarship. Read article …
Centenary of the Fisher Government—PM’s speech — November 21, 2008
To mark the centenary of Andrew Fisher’s first Labor government, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd gave a speech at Old Parliament House on 13 November, 2008 highlighting Fisher’s achievements as a nation builder. Read article …
South East Wing Refurbishment: Public Comment period — November 10, 2008
In September 2008, Old Parliament House sought comment on the Referral for the proposed South-East Wing Refurbishment. Read article …
Filed under Redevelopment and Heritage.
New roof to the South East Wing — October 30, 2008
Works are progressing well on the South East Wing refurbishment. One major component—the replacement of the roof—is almost complete. This involved the removal of all redundant air conditioning equipment and then taking up all the old roof sheeting, guttering and parapet capping which was all at the end of its serviceable life. Read article …
Making History documentaries on ABC1 — October 21, 2008
A season of dramatised documentaries commissioned by Screen Australia examining key turning points in the history of three former Prime Ministers is about to commence on ABC1.
The documentaries screen on successive Thursday nights, beginning on 23 October at 8.30pm. Read article …
A new location for an old favourite — October 08, 2008
Regular visitors to Old Parliament House, or those who once worked in this building, may remember the large terracotta panel known as The Greek Mother. Read article …
Filed under Redevelopment, Democracy and Collection.
Billy Hughes at War highly commended at McFarlane Prize — September 30, 2008
In recent exciting news, our exhibition website, Billy Hughes at War , has finished runner up in the 2008 McFarlane Prize for excellence in Australian web design. Read article …
Filed under General and Exhibitions.
The scoop on Old Parliament House education in 2009 — September 26, 2008
The redevelopment underway at OPH will provide new experiential learning opportunities for students. Read article …
Filed under Democracy, Learning and Redevelopment.
Proposed South East Wing refurbishment: public comment period — September 23, 2008
Old Parliament House seeks comments by Friday 17 October 2008 on the Referral for the proposed South-East Wing Refurbishment. Read article …
Filed under Redevelopment and Heritage.
