Preservation of Melbourne's Heritage

Two newspaper articles on preservation of Melbourne's heritage. Published on successive days in The Age 22nd and 23rd November 2011. The first by Christopher Menz, acting director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne. The second by Miki Perkins, city reporter for The Age.

Menz notes that many historic buildings, grand and otherwise, are falling into disrepair, beyond the means of owners to restore them. He argues for a government contribution to restoration and preservation. The Johnston Collection gets a mention.

Perkins reports on building interiors. Melbourne Heritage Action, a community-based heritage lobby group formed in the aftermath of the demolition of Lonsdale House, is calling on the public to scour the city for unique interiors — a boardroom, a lobby, a stairwell or a set of decorative features — and upload photos on the group's website, http://www.melbourneheritage.org.au.