Stories
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Tales of a Vice Regal Vanilla Orchid
Just over a year ago, the Vice Regal household’s Vanilla Orchid was in bloom! more »
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Not Your Usual Standard
The Governor’s Standard is the name of the flag, banner or pennant which represents the Governor; it is sometimes also referred to as the Governor’s Personal Standard or the Governor’s Personal Flag. In New South Wales, the Governor’s Standard is identical to the State Flag except for the addition of the St Edward Crown atop the State badge. more »
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The History of the Arcade
Government House has recently completed the restoration of the Arcade ceiling to its original condition. Restoration has removed the 20th Century painted finish to reveal the original timber. more »
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Extraordinary Floral Displays Celebrate Extraordinary Australians
Amid heady scents of the Australian bush and with just over 24 hours to go before the first of the May Investiture ceremonies, our florists are arm-deep amid arrangements and flowers and foliage of every hue and colour as they orchestrate a floral ode to autumn at Government House. more »
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150 Years on – The Story of Australia’s First Attempted Political Assassination
1st May 1868 - Letter from The Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, Secretary of State for the Colonies [1], acknowledging receipt of the Telegrams from the Earl of Belmore – 13th Governor of New South Wales – informing of the attempted assassination of His Royal Highness, Prince Alfred KG, Duke of Edinburgh in Sydney more »
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Photographs by Stealth - Government House Under the 3D Scanner
A tripod-mounted rotating scanner is silently examining the external sandstone walls. In its sights are the graceful arched entry doors welcoming people to Government House. more »
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From Garden to Plate
A story from summer. more »
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Art for More than Art's Sake
Off the walls of the Main Hall and into the Sitting Room for restoration more »