by Monica Lindemann on 21 December, 2012
Our web team have added some wonderful photos of the Royal Daimler “lift” to the Museum Workshop exhibition website. Continue reading “Another milestone for the Royal Daimler Project”
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A long-lost relative
by Laura Breen on 6 December, 2012
Last week, we were able to complete another small piece of the Daimler history puzzle… Continue reading “A long-lost relative”
A visit by some lovely dames
by Monica Lindemann on 19 November, 2012
Yesterday we had 40 Royal Daimler Conservation Partners visit the Museum for a very special event. The conservation team lifted the body of the Royal Daimler from its chassis. Having carefully prepared the vehicle for the separation, the process took about 20 minutes. Caught on film by ABC TV and our in-house Photographer we can share these images with you all soon.
The story unfolds
by Monica Lindemann on 14 November, 2012
Conservators have been busily preparing for the separation of the body of the Royal Daimler from the chassis. This lift will take place in the Museum Workshop exhibition, commencing 11:50 am on Sunday 18th November, here at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
Thank you
by Monica Lindemann on 22 October, 2012
A big thank you to all the supporters of the Royal Daimler Project for their generous donations. Our overall fundraising is now at $7,380.
In order for the project to stay on track for the 2014 deadline, we hope to reach $20,000 by the end of 2012.
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Our visit to the Canberra Antique & Classic Motor Club
by Heidi Bock on 12 July, 2012
David Hallam and I dropped in to the Canberra Antique & Classic Motor Club to present on the conservation of moving collections and provide an update on our progress with the Royal Daimler Project.
Continue reading “Our visit to the Canberra Antique & Classic Motor Club”End of Financial Year, need a tax break?
by Monica Lindemann on 28 June, 2012
All donations over $2 to the National Museum of Australia and the Royal Daimler Project are fully tax-deductible. If you are looking for a last-minute tax deduction, an online donation to the Royal Daimler Project could be just the ticket! Continue reading “End of Financial Year, need a tax break?”
Daimlers love to travel
by Monica Lindemann on 10 May, 2012
Peter from the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club Australia sent through his own photo of a travelling Daimler. Peter says “I happened to see the photo of the DE 36 in the truck and thought I should send you one of my own all boxed up ready to go to England.
Continue reading “Daimlers love to travel”My favourite photo
by Vicki Humphrey on 16 April 2012
It is strange how an inanimate object can be perceived as having a character, but many do. And conservators develop quite intimate understandings of the workings and foibles of the objects they are working on. Some we gently coax along through their treatment; others need a stern talking to!
Continue reading “My favourite photo”