What's On 2012

Events at Urrbrae House

Presented by Urrbrae House as part of
The Office for Community Engagement, The University of Adelaide
The Friends of Urrbrae House
The Friends of the Waite Arboretum
The Friends of the Waite Conservation Reserve

Booking details will be posted when available.

Please see below for contact details.

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Program of Events for 2012

MAY

As part of ABOUT TIME | SA History Festival 2012

The following guided tours, public lecture and afternoon tea are presented by Community Engagement at Urrbrae House.

Please Download our Flyer for further information

please note | ALL HISTORY MONTH EVENTS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED!

Sunday 6 May - 2.00pm - 3.15pm

Guided History Tour of Urrbrae House
Join a guided tour of one of the most significant private houses in South Australia that today is part of the University of Adelaide. Completed in 1891, Urrbrae House was the first house in the state to be lit by electricity.

Due to the heritage nature of the house, wheelchair and disabled access is available to top floor of house only.
COST : Gold coin donation appreciated - FULLY BOOKED

Monday 14 May, 5.00pm (for 5.30pm start) - 6.30pm

James Arthur Prescott – A Man of Dignity, Diversity and Discovery
Public Lecture Yvonne Routledge will give a free public talk on the life of James Arthur Prescott, second Director of the Waite Agricultural Research Institute and regarded by many as the "father" of soil science research in Australia.
Refreshments provided prior to lecture.
COST : Free - FULLY BOOKED

 

Sunday 20 May - 2.00pm - 3.15pm

Guided History Tour of Urrbrae House
Join a guided tour of one of the most significant private houses in South Australia that today is part of the University of Adelaide. Completed in 1891, Urrbrae House was the first house in the state to be lit by electricity.
Due to the heritage nature of the house, wheelchair and disabled access is available to top floor of house only.
COST : Gold coin donation appreciated - FULLY BOOKED

Sunday 27 May, 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Afternoon Tea and Interactive Tour,
Afternoon Tea with Mr and Mrs Waite in 1892 Join this interactive tour as guests of Peter and Matilda Waite at their beautiful bluestone mansion, Urrbrae House, before adjourning for afternoon tea in the Dining Room. Learn about the Waite family and the life of the household while viewing one of the most significant houses built in South Australia.

Refreshments Included. Not suitable for children under seven. Due to the heritage nature of the house, attendees must be able to manage stairs for this event.
COST : $10 per adult; $7 per child - FULLY BOOKED

Please note: This event will be held again in September, with details to be announced later in the year.

ALL ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS for History SA Festival Events
- ALL EVENTS FULLY BOOKED
Please contact AMANDA JACKSON on 8313 7497

Please note that BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED for all events as places are limited.

 

Wednesday 30 May, 5.30pm

The Friends of Urrbrae House 20th Annual General Meeting

This free event is a great opportunity to visit Urrbrae House on the 20th anniversary of the Friends of Urrbrae House, and hear guest speaker, Valmai Hankel. Renowned wine writer, horse breeder and President of the Friends of the State Library, Valmai is also an intrepid outback traveller.

ALL WELCOME

Order of Proceedings
5.30pm - Light refreshments

6.00pm - VERY SHORT business meeting

to be followed by Valmai Hankel speaking on
"SAND AND PAPER: exploration and travels in the outback"

7.15pm - Close

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FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP BY 25 MAY TO
PEGGY ROWE on 82771426 or peggy.rowe@bigpond.com

Contact details

General enquiries: please call 8303 7497

Friends of Urrbrae House:

Friends of the Waite Arboretum: please call 8303 7405

Vivente Music: please call 8296 6851 or email viventemusic@yahoo.com.au