Eco-Annandale 2014
Conversations in the Cottage

Program

11-3pm: Bake Sale

Annandale Child Care Centre Bake Sale

Tea and Cake by the Parents (proceeds to Annandale Childcare Centre)

12noon: Short Talk

Annandale and the past Century

A review of architecture, past and present in Annandale, by local architect and Leichhardt Council Annandale Precinct Chairperson David Springett.

What has gone, and what do we have and what do we want in the future!

David will be introduced by Deputy Mayor, Gadigal (Annandale) Councillor Linda Kelly

12.45: Art Talk

Cattle with Rising Moon

Annandale Artist Merrick Fry will talk briefly about his sculpture.

1pm Short Talk

The Development of Annandale from 1877 to 1878

What was Annandale like before it was a planned suburb?
What was the original town plan?
Who contributed to it and what were the changes as it rolled out?

Norma will be introduced by Gadigal (Annandale) Councillor Daniel Kogoy.

1.45pm: Poetry Recital

Eco-Warrior Poetry

Rozelle local Ted Floyd has been a long time environmental campaigner and advocate for the White's Creek Wetlands.

2pm: Short Talk

The Journal of Dr John White & the impact of motor cars on Annandale

In the course of research for 1920s Annandale: A Short Walk (Print on Demand Paperback and e-book), Marghanita da Cruz came across the Journal of Dr John White. White was the surgeon to the first fleet and White's Creek, street and bay are named after him. Marghanita also discovered the impact private cars had on 1920s Annandale.

Marghanita will be introduced by Councillor Vera-Ann Hannaford.

Marghanita's entry into Footprints Film Festival: World Environment Day 2014 by Marghanita da Cruz