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Winter
2008
Unfortunate developments at The Royal Hotel in Orange, NSW
– where a rare 1930s structural glass facade has been
destroyed by the hotel's owners for no discernible reason.
John Dymond's notes on a trip to Napier, NZ. Thoughts
about the true origins of Art Deco. Larisa
Sarkadi ponders Frank Lloyd Wright’s venture into organic
architecture. A review of the Society’s Christmas Party.
The passing of member Richard Jones.
Spring 2007
This edition features the Ninth World Congress on Art Deco
held in Melbourne, and the fascinating pre-congress program
in Canberra. Also an overview of some heritage-related issues
by Roy Lumby.
Autumn 2007
Roy Lumby on houses in Cowra and the Wentworth Memorial Church
in Vaucluse; the leadup to the World Congress on Art Deco
in Melbourne; early 20th century landscape designers with
Stuart Read; and Lyn Scaysbrook on Hazelhurst in Gymea. The
passing of member Jack Burrell.
Spring
2006
The Society's visit to the breathtaking Seidler residence
in Killara; Taronga Park Zoo; and the barque James Craig.
The passing of Mary Nilsson.
Autumn
2006
Around about Taylor Square, and a special feature on crypts
and mausoleums. The World Congress on Art Deco. The passing
of Harry Seidler, including a special Seidler
supplement.
Summer
2006
New York, A Piece of Cake; Downtown Delights with Trevor
Howells; the art deco paintings of Grace Cossington Smith;
Tom Bass; Everglades; and more.
Spring
2005
An extended report from Roy Lumby, including pictures
from the First Queen Mary Art Deco Festival; an update on
a variety of conservation issues; and moves to federate the
Art Deco and affiliated societies within Australia.
Winter 2005
Features a report by Jill and Craig Pearce
covering their trip to the 8th World Congress on Art Deco
in New York; a Mr Squiggle exhibition, the art and life of
Norman Hetherington; Macquarie University & Ku-ring-gai
UTS; and more.
Autumn
2005
Includes articles about Rose Seidler House; a walk along
Macquarie Street; and Thirlmere Rail Museum.
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of The News prior to autumn 2005 are not available
online for technical reasons.
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