Sunday – 17 March 2024, 4.30 – 6.30pm
La Trobe Family Portraits: Important portraits of Charles Joseph’s father Christian Ignatius La Trobe and grandfather Rev. Benjamin La Trobe were on display after extensive conservation. Their portraits were painted by renown artists Thomas Barber and John Astley and were donated to the National Trust by two of La Trobe’s grandchildren in the 1960s. Speakers: Conservator Noel Turner and John Botham, chair Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage. Sparkling wine and birthday cake will be served. Venue: La Trobe’s Cottage, Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne. Admission: $15 per person.
(La Trobe Society and Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage event – guests welcome)