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Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:41 pm
by sam
I am looking to organise a treasury tunnel tour:
"Take a guided tour through the original underground tunnels of the old Adelaide Treasury Building. See where gold was transported, the Cabinet Room and more. This is one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in South Australia and has an important association with the colony's administrative history and economic development. It's managed by the National Trust of South Australia. The Adelaide Treasury Building itself has now been restored and redeveloped as Medina Grand hotel. The original building, designed by George Strickland Kingston was constructed in 1839, just three years after the settlement of colony. The Medina Grand is easily accessed, situated on the corner of King William and Flinders Streets."
Unfortunately not available on weekends. Will be on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, late morning around 11/12ish and lasts for an hour. It does cost a meagre $5 per person, with a minimum of 10 people in a group. The tour is run by the National Trust.

At this stage I want to gather interest and see how many people are likely to attend. My schedule is starting to get a little tight to even make it myself, would have been a great thing to do over the holiday period, but I didn't know about it then!

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:52 pm
by Norman
I'm in :)

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:44 pm
by rogue
sounds good...

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:56 pm
by AG
Seems pretty interesting to see something that we don't normally see on the surface.

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:28 pm
by jk1237
it sounds interesting. Id like to have a look

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:58 pm
by duke
Damn id love to do that tour but I can't make it on a weekday. :(

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:20 pm
by sam
Yeah, shame about the weekday thing, I can only make it because I work so close.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to see if this Tuesday 5th is good/gives enough notice for it, otherwise it'll be a few weeks before myself and two workmates will be able to make it as business is picking up again...

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:30 am
by Hoops
depending on how much notice we get.(shift filling etc) .Id love to attend..

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:21 am
by Cruise
sounds interesting

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:38 am
by Edgar
You mean there is a tunnel underground below the building?

I never knew that.

I'm in!

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:26 pm
by sam
It is looking like the morning of Wendesday 20th February will be a goer, awaiting confirmation...

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:13 pm
by Will409
I'll see if I can come and have a look as well. I don't have TAFE on at all on that day.

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:49 pm
by darksidelemm
I'm in! Been wanting to go on one of these tours for a while!

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:53 pm
by Wayno
yep, i'd be interested for wed feb 20th - maybe bring 1-2 friends too if ok?

Re: Treasury Tunnel Tour!

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:39 am
by sam
The booking has been confirmed.

Wednesday 20th February, starting at 11am.

If you could please post below whether you will be able to attend, and whether you want to bring anyone.
Hopefully should be space for a few extra friends in this tour, however I will confirm extra guests perhaps in a week after gauging S-A numbers.

I will contact people individually with the meeting location, as this is an RSVP only event.

Cheers,
Sam.