A new Executive Committee was elected at the AGM on April 28th:

President:  Tony Coote,  Vice President:  Brigid Dowsett  Treasurer:  Justin Parry-Okeden  Secretary:  Alister Sharp  Committee members:  Caroline Mackaness, Maureen Flowers, David Gaunt, Kate Russell and Gully Coote.

AGM TALK:  The ANZAC Memorial Centenary Project

Caroline Mackaness gave a fascinating and moving presentation on the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project which will complete architect Bruce Dellits’ original vision of a water cascade and build education and interpretation spaces.

Caroline Mackaness

Caroline Mackaness

ANZAC Memorial

ANZAC Memorial

Caroline Mackaness is Director, Veterans’ Affairs, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.  She has extensive experience in the development, management and operation of State Significant Heritage and Cultural Facilities, including capital works and heritage conservation.

Caroline is an historian and author of ‘Bridging Sydney’ for the 75th anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ‘Sydney Then & Now’ and ‘An Edwardian Summer’.  She is also a valued member of the HHT Committee.