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by Catrina Vignando on 2 October, 2013
Three weeks to go till the Centenary of Canberra Car Rally. This unique event, organised by the National Trust in the ACT, includes a scenic drive from Jervis Bay/Nowra to Canberra on Saturday 19 October and a motorcade along Northbourne Avenue finishing on the lawns of Old Parliament House on Sunday 20 October. Continue reading “Once in a hundred year event”
by Catrina Vignando on 12 September, 2013
The Royal Daimler has been classified as a Canberra treasure in a new book by Betty Churcher, ex Director of the National Gallery of Australia, and artist Lucy Quinn. Continue reading “The Royal Daimler is a Canberra Treasure”
by Monica Lindemann on 16 August, 2013
News today that William, Kate and George might be heading to Australia to next year. news link
Did you know that the Royal Daimler in the Museum’s collection was originally painted in the little prince’s great grandfather, King George’s, colours? Continue reading “Fit for a king, a queen and maybe a prince!”
by Monica Lindemann on 12 August, 2013
On 8 August, Vicki Humphrey, Head of Conservation, and I were invited by the MG Car Club of Canberra to give a presentation on the Museum’s conservation work and the Royal Daimler Project. Continue reading “Project team visit the MG Club of Canberra”
by Vicki Humphrey on 5 August, 2013
After the excitement of the RACA dinner we are now back into practicalities.
Vicki Humphrey is working with the National Museum’s three conservation labs to coordinate the work on the different components of the vehicle. While the bulk of the work will be carried out by the Large Technology team, there is no denying that there are challenges and considerable work ahead for the Textiles team, who will be treating the upholstery and the textile fittings.
Continue reading “Paint and Project Planning”by Catrina Vignando on 10 July, 2013
We are very excited about our collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, (RACA), in Sydney, who held a motoring gala dinner on 3 July to celebrate Australian motoring history. Continue reading “Royal Automobile Club of Australia Gala Dinner”
by Catrina Vignando on 24 June, 2013
The National Museum’s Royal Daimler has made it on television. Continue reading “Royal Car on the ABC”
by Catrina Vignando on 20 June, 2013
Congratulations to all the recipients of the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours Awards. Continue reading “Queen’s Birthday Honours”
by Monica Lindemann on 3 June, 2013
Royal Automobile Club of Australia Motoring Gala Dinner
7:00pm, Wednesday 3 July 2013, Macquarie Street Sydney
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia invites you to join members and guests to celebrate Australia’s rich motoring history with leaders of motoring clubs and the motoring industry. Continue reading “Book your tickets”
by Monica Lindemann on 20 May, 2013
Royal Automobile Club of Australia (RACA) to host annual dinner and raise funds for the Royal Daimler Project. Continue reading “Gala Dinner for Daimler”